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Three day conclave kicks off at NIFT Kangra
Jul 5 (UNI) National Institute of Fashion Technology, Kangra, on Thursday began a three day conclave to express gratitude to the weavers and artisans for keeping the handloom industry alive by their new ideas and help to sustain the age…
In signal to global investors, Govt moves to bury controversial retrospective tax policy
In a move to bury the controversial policy of retrospective taxation, the government on Thursday proposed amendments to the Income-tax Act and Finance Act, 2012 to effectively state that no tax demand shall be raised for any indirect…
Will share our perspectives on Afghanistan at UNSC meet: India
INDIA WILL share its vision and perspectives on Afghanistan at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 6, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
This came on a day External Affairs Minister S…
Kerala govt says no change in test rider to lift curbs
The Kerala government Thursday reiterated that it would not change the order saying that anyone entering a shop or other business establishment should have taken at least one dose of vaccine before two weeks, or possess RT-PCR negative…
Hurriyat says Kashmir issue now complicated further, points at LAC
HURRIYAT CONFERENCE on Thursday called for political engagement and dialogue with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue, saying “intransigence and denial” is not helping anyone.
In a statement issued on the second anniversary of the…
Night before Centre’s August 5 move, BJP reached out to Congress chief whip in RS; he quit next…
Lost in the din of the government’s move on August 5, 2019, stripping J&K of its special status under Article 370, splitting and downgrading it to two Union Territories, were the resignations of three members of Rajya Sabha.
It was…
Vigil at Haridwar gates to check kanwariyas, one vehicle at a time
Vijender Singh and three friends, riding motorcycles from Ludhiana, reach the Mandawar check-post on the Uttar Pradesh-Uttarakhand border in Haridwar district on Tuesday morning. Questioned by the Uttarakhand Police, Vijender says he is…
Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, two other bills passed in Rajya Sabha amid din
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) Amid Opposition protests and sloganeering, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 which seeks to prevent workers of the public sector ordnance factories from going on strike…
India rejects reference to J&K by OIC, it has no locus standi
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) India on Thursday categorically rejected yet another reference to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir issued by the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
Ministry of External Affairs…
India, China hold ‘candid, constructive’ talks in 12th round
New Delhi, Aug 5 (UNI) India and China held “candid and constructive” talks during the 12th round of talks in the Ladakh sector and both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an expeditious manner, the Ministry of External…
Pegasus stalls Parliament again, comes up in Supreme Court today
There was no let-up in the Opposition’s pressure on the Government in Parliament Wednesday seeking a structured discussion in both Houses on the Pegasus affair. The standoff disrupted both Houses even as the Supreme Court is scheduled to…
Natural disasters claimed 218 lives in HP: Minister
Shimla, Aug 4(UNI) Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Mahender Singh Thakur on Wednesday told the state Assembly that climate change, global warming and relentless tunneling in the power projects are wreaking havoc during monsoon season.
He…
Cab Secretary reviews Swachh Himachal-Swasth Himachal campaign preparations
Hamirpur (HP), Aug 4 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Anil Khachi on Wednesday presided over the review meeting for successful implementation of Swachh Himachal-Swasth Himachal campaign-2021, which would commence from August 9-15 to…
Bommai’s Cabinet takes shape; 29 sworn in ministers
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (UNI) The cabinet expansion laboured by the incumbent Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai in the brainstorming two-day deliberations with the top BJP brass in Delhi has all the glimpses of cabinet expansion Prime…
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant sails for maiden sea trials
Kochi, Aug 4 (UNI) Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant’ sailed for her maiden sea trials on Wednesday.
This also happens to be the 50th year of the carrier's illustrious predecessor’s key role in the victory during the 1971 war.…
Congress, Akali Dal MPs indulge in verbal spat over farm laws
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) MPs from Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress from Punjab engaged in a verbal spat over farm laws outside Parliament on Wednesday morning.
SAD leaders were standing outside the Parliament building with placards…
India joins grouping of Portuguese speaking countries as observer
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) India has joined the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) as Associate Observer, taking forward efforts to strengthen cooperation with Lusophone countries, Minister of State for External Affairs…
Rahul Gandhi meets family of minor rape victim in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the minor girl, who was allegedly raped, murder, and cremated forcefully in the Cantonment area of Delhi.
The nine-year old Dalit girl was…
Krishna river water dispute: CJI recuses himself
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) Chief Justice NV Ramana on Wednesday recused himself from hearing the dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of river Krishna waters after the Andhra counsel said there was no possibility of…
Cabinet approves continuation of scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
New Delhi, Aug 4 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further two years.
Briefing mediapersons about the Cabinet decision, Union Minister of…
