Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) & Others Versus Union of India & Others dated 11/08/2015 regarding Aadhaar Card Scheme.
From Ebola to the bombing of Gaza, civil society was the first responder to humanitarian emergencies during the last year, but faces dire threats and a funding crisis around the world, says a new report. During the last year civil society was everywhere, doing great work often at the frontline …
India has secured second position amongst 40 countries in a survey of trust in national governments for 2014 conducted by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Switzerland has emerged at the top with Norway coming in third. An impressive 73 per cent of Indians polled in the survey …
The book provides a concise introduction to the debates in a number of vital development sectors in view of the move from the era of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reviews progress made in each sector, and considers how looking beyond sectors might open …
Key Indicators of Social Consumption in India on Education Show Continued Gender Gap and Rural Urban Differences. In rural areas, literacy rate was seen as 71% compared to 86% in urban areas. Also among persons of age 7 years and above male literacy rate being substantially higher (83%) than female …
India ranks a lowly 143rd on a global peace index, lagging way behind the likes of Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh with Iceland emerging as the most peaceful nation in the world. According to the non-profit Institute for Economics and Peace, Iceland, the thinly-populated island in the midst of …
This second State of the World’s Volunteerism Report on volunteerism and governance argues that volunteerism and placing people at the centre of development policy and investment offer untapped potential for sustainable development. The State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 2015 is the first global review of the power of volunteer …
ICT can reduce emissions and boost economy by trillions says the new report “SMARTer2030” published by the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and Accenture. Perhaps the most important societal benefit Information and Communication Technology (ICT) can bring to the world is empowerment. This is one of the key messages in a …
Britain only succeeds when working people succeed. This is a plan to reward hard work, share prosperity and build a better Britain - Labour Party Manifesto 2015.
Telecom service providers (TSPs) offering fixed and mobile telephony are currently being overwhelmed by online content, known as over-the-top (OTT) applications and services. The term over-the-top (OTT) refers to applications and services which are accessible over the internet and ride on operators’ networks offering internet access services.
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Shreya Singhal Vs Union of India dated 24/03/2015 regarding Section 66A of the Information Technology Act of 2000. This batch of writ petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India raises very important and far-reaching questions relatable …
BJP promises to transform Delhi into a world class city, focussing on roads and transport and the environment. Click here for the party’s vision document released just four days before Delhi elections. Four days before elections in Delhi, the BJP released its vision document 2015 for Delhi, with big focus …
This 70-point agenda for the betterment of Delhi released by Aam Aadmi Party promises reviving non-functional water plants in Dwarka, Bawana and Okhla & free lifeline of upto 20 kiloliters to every household along with DJB's metered water connection.
The Congress released its manifesto for Delhi Assembly elections, promising reforms in the power and water sectors. It has promised to provide electricity at the rate of Rs 1.50 per unit. Women's security is another key promise made by the party. The manifesto also promises to weave in water reforms …
The Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that the role of IT sector, be it hardware or software, is crucial in order to promote e-governance for empowering citizens. He said that the role of this sector is also important in promoting the inclusive and sustainable growth of the electronics, …
PM Modi to head panel that will give strategic advice On New Year’s Day, the Modi government set up NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) in place of the Planning Commission. The Prime Minister will head the new institution tasked with the role of formulating policies and direction for …
NITI Aayog will seek to provide a critical directional and strategic input into the development process In accordance with a key announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, the Union Government today established NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), as replacement for the Planning Commission. This …
