Tag: RTI
Nine Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes
Nine workers died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning an oil tank at an edible oils manufacturing company, police said on Tuesday.....
SC To Hear BCCI Plea On ICC Participation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a BCCI plea seeking the modification of its earlier order appointing three nominees to represent the apex cricketing body at ICC meeting from February 2 to February 5.....
This Biomimetic Tree Can Generate Electricity
It is true that money does not grow on trees but electricity might someday, as scientists have developed a prototype biomimetic tree that mimics the branches and leaves of a cottonwood tree and generates electricity when its artificial leaves sway in the wind.....
Facebook Logs Impressive Growth Despite Fake News Scandal
Defying the massive fake news scandal that hit the social networking giant during the US presidential election as well as analysts, Facebook has registered strong growth in its mobile advertising business, with total revenue reaching $8.8 billion from $5.84 billion last year.....
ASUS ROG Unveils New Gaming Notebook At Rs 94,990
Under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) series, Taiwanese company ASUS on Thursday launched ROG Strix GL553 compact ultralight gaming laptop in India at a starting price of Rs 94,990.....
Slow Release Fertiliser Can Revolutionise Agriculture
Sri Lankan scientists have developed a simple way to make a benign, more efficient fertiliser that could contribute to a second food revolution, it is claimed. ....
Panasonic Urges Japan Employees Not To Work Past 8 P.m.
Electronics giant Panasonic has urged its employees to leave office by 8 p.m., during a time when Japan is reviewing its long working hours following the 2015 suicide by a young woman who had put in more than 100 hours of overtime per month.....
Facebook Launches Tools To Encourage Voting In India
As India gears up for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, Facebook on Thursday introduced two new tools to help encourage civic participation.....
Portion Of Landmark Connaught Place Structure Collapses
A portion of a Connaught Place building near the iconic Jain Book Depot collapsed on Thursday, raising concerns about the safety of buildings in the early 20th century shopping hub of the capital that is counted among the top heritage structures in New Delhi. ....
Attorney General Doesn't Come Under RTI: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Friday ruled that the office of the Attorney General of India does not come within the ambit of the Right to Infomation Act, saying its "predominant function" is to give advice on legal matters to the government. ....
