Cabinet Briefing News: Airports to be leased out through public-private

Encounter in Kashmir’s Shopian

One unidentified terrorist killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of South Kashmir. Operation is still going on, says J&K Police.

Madhya Pradesh:

EU and Britain resume talks, deal still weeks away

British chief negotiator David Frost and his EU counterpart, Michel Barnier, dined together on Tuesday ahead of the talks, which have snagged on the issues of fishing rights in British waters and ensuring state aid preserves fair competition. “The state aid part of the level playing field and fisheries remain the main hurdles. If this moves, everything else will fall into place,” said an EU diplomat.

Gold declines by Rs 640, silver plunges Rs 3,112

Merit list of Common Entrance Test (CET) will remain valid for 3 years during which the candidate can apply for jobs in different sectors depending upon his aptitude and preferences

– Union Minister Jitendra Singh

DISCOM relaxation:

India building new road to Ladakh

In an effort to rush troops and tanks to the Pakistan and China front in Ladakh without being observed by the enemy, India is working on making a new road from Manali to Leh, which will provide the third link between the high altitude mountainous Union Territory (UT) and the rest of the country.

Cabinet okays common body for entrance tests

The Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test for recruiters

Government to lease out airports

Cabinet approves proposal for leasing out Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports through public-private partnership, said Prakash Javadekar.

Belarus opposition urges EU to reject vote

The exiled head of Belarus’s opposition urged European leaders to reject President Alexander Lukashenko’s “fraudulent” re-election ahead of an emergency EU summit on Wednesday.

Draft EIA notification ‘deeply anti-democratic’: Jairam Ramesh

Ramesh also asserted that Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar saw his job as being an accelerator for project clearances and not as a the guardian/protector of India’s natural resources.

CCEA approves increase in sugarcane FRP to Rs 285/quintal

The FRP, which is determined under Sugarcane (Control) Order, 1966, is the minimum price that sugar mills have to pay to sugarcane farmers.

Gold futures decline on low spot demand

The yellow metal for December delivery eased by Rs 339, or 0.63 per cent, to Rs 53,430 per 10 gram in 2,461 lots.

OPEC+ meets to review compliance with oil cuts

Compliance with the cuts was seen at 95% to 97% in July, according to OPEC+ sources and a draft report (Reuters)

Prashant Bhushan files application to defer hearing

In his contempt case before the Supreme Court, Bhushan says he intends to file review within the limitation period of 30 days.

Leeway for discoms:

PC questions PM-CARES:

‘Maintain reform momentum to reverse economic slowdown’

“Countries that invest in sectoral reforms — infrastructure, labour, land and human capital — and ensure that their national systems are connected to global value chains are more able to respond to uncertainties and are better placed to take advantage of any global shifts. Investing in these areas will give India the ability to navigate these uncertainties and be more competitive as the world emerges from the pandemic,” said Junaid Ahmad, World Bank Country Director in India.

Yogi orders action in bus hijack case

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sought a report on the ‘bus hijack’ incident that took place in Agra on Wednesday morning when representatives of a finance company drove off with 34 passengers due to the non-payment of EMIs.

India’s pharma market to grow by 12-14% in three years

India’s domestic pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow by 12 to 14 per cent in the next three years while the export market may grow by 8 to 14 per cent, according to a new report by professional services firm KPMG.

Former cricketer G Kasturirangan dies of heart attack

Rahul targets job losses: