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Haryana to reduce power tariff by 37 paise a unit
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Saturday announced reducing power tariff by 37 paise per unit for electricity consumers in the state. An announcement in this regard was made by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
With this move,…
PM Modi to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution, on Monday via video conferencing, his office said.
Underlining that Modi has always championed digital initiatives, the…
First Zika virus case found in India, officials say no need to panic
The first-ever Zika virus infection case in Maharashtra has been reported from Pune district, a health department statement said on Saturday.
The woman patient has recovered completely, it said. "She and her family members do not have…
Triple Talaq: Govt protected democratic rights of Muslim women by banning it
New Delhi, Jul 31 (UNI) The Government has protected constitutional, fundamental and democratic rights of the Muslim women of the country by bringing the law against the Triple Talaq, Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said…
Bill to help MSMEs monetise their receivables passed in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus
New Delhi, July 29 (UNI) Amid non-stop sloganeering by members of the Opposition parties, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Bill seeking to help MSMEs by broadening the scope of entities undertaking factoring.
Moving the Factoring…
Deadlock over Pegasus snooping continues; 2 Bills introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) After the introduction of two Bills--The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 and The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021,…
How long can govt duck, hide: Chidambaram
As reports came out that France’s national cyber-security agency has confirmed the presence of Pegasus spyware on the phones of two journalists, the Congress Friday mounted a fresh offensive against the government with senior leader P…
300 Indian map bundles seized in China
Beizing, NewsonRadar Bureau, July 30: Chinese customs officials seized 300 sealed consignments of Indian and world maps showing Arunachal as part of India.
As part of its mis-information strategy inside their land, Chinese have…
Nirmala brings Bill in LS to pare govt stake in general insurers
Amid Opposition protests over the Pegasus issue, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha that would pave the way for the government to divest its stake in general insurance firms. Opposition members…
Gujarat govt to pay 3 months’ DA arrears to employees
The Gujarat government on Friday declared to pay three months’ arrears of dearness allowance (DA) to its more than 9.61 lakh employees and pensioners in the salary of August.
An official release said that payment of the arrears will cost…
JD(U) emergency meet today, new chief likely
Party sources told The Indian Express that the names of Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, JD(U)’s parliamentary board chairman Upendra Kushwaha and of spokesperson K C Tyagi are in contention for the post of national…
Maken ends Rajasthan visit, Gehlot says he is guardian of Cong MLAs
Amidst the chatter about an impending expansion of the Cabinet in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has underlined that he remains the “guardian” of the Congress MLAs, and would continue to fulfill that role.
Gehlot said this at an…
In India’s first, Stalin launches free COVID vax in pvt hospitals with CSR funds
Chennai, July 28 (UNI) Tamil Nadu today became the first state in India to launch free COVID vaccine drive for the public through private hospitals using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from private firms. Chief Minister M K…
Himachal: 3 trackers missing from Sissu village (Manali)
Shimla, Jul 30 (UNI) Three trackers are missing from the Sissu check post since Jul 27, 2021, reportedly left to trek towards Ghephan Peak lake (Alias lake) as they did not return back to hotel.
State Disaster Management authority have got…
HP police upgrade VIP security 3 call messages from by Pro-khalistani Sikh International Council…
Shimla, Jul 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Police decided to upgrade security categorization of Himachal Governor, Chief Minister, BJP national Chief and Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
A social media press bulletin issued by…
Do not visit Mizoram: Assam travel advisory for its people
GUWAHATI: Days after skirmishes on inter- state border left six Assam Police personnel dead and dozens of others injured, the Assam government on Thursday issued a travel advisory, asking people of the state not to travel to Mizoram. The…
B-Tech courses in five local languages from this year
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that 14 engineering colleges across eight states have started to offer B Tech in five regional languages for the first time in India.
“This will especially help the poor,…
JP Nadda meets Uttar Pradesh MPs as BJP sets poll ball rolling
NEW DELHI: Setting in motion its preparations for the next year’s crucial Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP on Thursday held a brainstorming session with the party MPs from three regions of the state. BJP president J P Nadda and…
I-T department detects Rs 50 crore tax evasion after raids on Jharkhand realty group
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has detected tax evasion of over Rs 50 crore after it raided a "prominent" Jharkhand-based group dealing in building construction and real estate, the CBDT said on Thursday. The searches were carried out…
Amit Shah welcomes decision to provide quota to OBC, economically backwards in medical education
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to provide reservation to the OBC and economically weaker sections in medical courses, and said it reflected Prime Minister Narendra Mod's commitment to…
