PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON RAMSHRESHTHA SHARMA V/S THE STATE OF BIHAR

PATNA, India, Aug. 19 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on July 21: 1. The instant revision under Section 397 read with Section 401 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is directed against the judgement and order of conviction of sentence dated 18th of May, 2024, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge 1st, Samastipur in Cr. Appeal No. 14 of 2024, whereby and whereunder, he dismissed the appeal filed by the petitioner, affirming the order of conviction and sentence, passed ...


OBJECTIVES OF NATIONAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETY POLICY

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The Ministry launched New National Cooperation Policy, 2025 on 24th July, 2025. This policy provides a roadmap and overarching framework for systematic and all-round development of the cooperative sector. The Policy mission is to achieve 16 objectives over the next 10 years, grouped under six strategic mission pillars which is enclosed at Annexure-I. Further, majority of the policy points are under implementation. A ...


COOPERATIVE BANKS IN INDIA

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: As per RBI and NABARD, there are 1,457 Urban Cooperative Banks, 34 State Co- operative Banks (StCBs), 351 District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) and one Industrial Co- operative Bank viz. (Tamil Nadu Industrial Co-operative Bank) which are under the supervision of RBI and NABARD. The State/UT-wise number is attached at Annexure-1. The details of loans sanctioned by Cooperative Banks in India including Telangana S...


CENTRE IMPLEMENTS "ANNA-CHAKRA" SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMISATION TOOL IN 31 STATES/UTS

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The "Anna-Chakra" Supply Chain Optimisation Tool under Public Distribution System (PDS) was targeted to be implemented in 31 States/Union Territories (UTs). The status of implementation is as under :- Implemented (30 States/UTs): Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Bihar, Sikkim, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, Uttarakhand...


PATNA HIGH COURT ISSUES JUDGEMENT ON GOPAL YADAV AND ANR. W/O KHURU YADAV V/S THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD

PATNA, India, Aug. 19 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on July 21: Heard Mr. Shailendra Kumar learned counsel for the appellants as well as Mr. Raj Kumar Singh Vikram learned counsel for the respondents. 2. The present miscellaneous appeal has been file under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Act') on behalf of the appellants for enhancing the compensation amount awarded to the appellants/claimants by learned Adhoc Additional District...


UNION MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS SCINDIA USHERS IN A NEW DIGITAL ERA OF POSTAL SERVICES

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Under the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the guidance of the Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, the Department of Posts (DoP), has successfully rolled out IT 2.0 - Advanced Postal Technology (APT). This landmark digital upgrade marks a transformative step in the Department's modernisation journey to each of its 1.65 lakh post offices, aligning with the Govern...


GOVERNMENT IMPLEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE MEASURES TO BOOST EXPORTS AND STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: It is the constant endeavour of the Government to boost India's exports including promoting of MSME participation in global trade though export incentives, trade promotion events, and digital platforms to streamline processes. A major thrust has been placed on expanding market access through Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Notably, India signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom...


NABL LAUNCHES NEW MEDICAL APPLICATION PORTAL FOR ISO 15189:2022 APPLICANT LABORATORIES

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), today launched its new Medical Application Portal designed for ISO 15189:2022 applicant laboratories. The online portal was unveiled during a virtual event titled "GOING LIVE", marking a major step in NABL's mission to enhance ease, efficiency, and transparency in the accreditatio...


STRENGTHENING PHARMACEUTICAL SELF RELIANCE

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: The key outcomes and the details regarding companies, incentive outlays and domestic capacity added since inception are as follows: PLI Scheme for promotion of domestic manufacturing of critical Key Starting Materials (KSMs) / Drug Intermediates (DIs) and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in India (also known as the PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs): The objective of the scheme is to improve self-reliance and reduce i...


FARMERS COVERED UNDER THE NANO UREA PROMOTION CAMPAIGN

India, Aug. 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: In order to promote the use of Nano Fertilizers, including Nano Urea and Nano DAP, and to increase their adoption amongst all the farmers, the following steps have been taken: i. Use of Nano Fertilizers, including Nano Urea and Nano DAP, are promoted through different activities such as awareness camps, webinars, field demonstrations, Kisan Sammelans and films in regional languages etc. ii.Nano Fertilizers, including...