New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday searched 20 locations in West Bengal, two in Chhattisgarh and one in Tripura in connection with the multi-level marketing and ponzi scheme case probe. It seized incriminating documents during the raids. The CBI had on October 30,[Read More…]
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‘Sculpt for Delhi III’ from February 10
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Delhi Art Society will bring an art show ‘Sculpt for Delhi III’ to the national capital from February 10 to 17 at the Visual Art Gallery in India Habitat Centre. The exhibition will include works of around 20 artists including Neeraj Gupta, Naresh Kapuriya,[Read More…]
Sabarimala reference: SC reserves order for Monday (lead)
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order for Monday after a day-long hearing on whether a reference made to the larger Bench could have been made by a five-judge Bench, while hearing review petitions challenging the Sabarimala judgment. The[Read More…]
Would tell our fans to keep supporting us: Ban U19 captain
Potchefstroom (South Africa), Feb 6 (IANS) Bangladesh colts made history on Thursday by progressing to the final of the ICC U19 World Cup after beating New Zealand by six wickets. It is the first time that Bangladesh are making the final of an ICC event. They now face the mighty[Read More…]
Rajgarh collector Nidhi Nivedita back in news for slapping cop
Bhopal/Rajgarh (IANS) Rajgarh district collector, Nidhi Nivedita who hit the headlines for allegedly slapping a protester during the BJPs pro CAA rally in Biaora town, last month, is back in the news after the district police leaked an inquiry report against her for slapping an assistant sub-inspector. In an apparent[Read More…]
Yes Bank CEO in violation of several regulatory norms: Ex-Director
By Ravi Dutta Mishra & Quaid Najmi Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Demanding Yes Bank CEO Ravneet Gill’s resignation, its ex- independent Director Uttam Prakash Agarwal has alleged that the bank’s top boss has violated several regulatory norms. In a detailed letter to the Reserve Bank of India, which has been[Read More…]
Ex-PSO held guilty of murdering judge’s wife, son in 2018
Gurugram, Feb 6 (IANS) A court here on Thursday held Mahipal Singh, the former Personal Security Officer (PSO) of an Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ), guilty of murdering the judge’s wife and son in 2018. The incident dates back to October 13, 2018 when Singh in a fit of rage following[Read More…]
Body of Jaish terrorist recovered in Kashmir
New Delhi/Srinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The dead body of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Rayees Dar was recovered two weeks after an encounter in which two soldiers of the Indian security forces were killed in south Kashmir. Special Police Officer (SPO) Shehbaz Ahmad of Jammu & Kashmir Police and an Army soldier were[Read More…]
Mayanti Langer shuts down troll asking about Stuart Binny
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) All rounder Stuart Binny and his wife and sports presenter Mayanti Langer have often been the victims of troll attacks on the Internet. While Binny has been inactive on social media for a few years now, Langer is known to not hesitate to talk back[Read More…]
Grievance redressal mechanism pertaining to J&K govt doctors
Jammu, Feb 6 (IANS) The government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered setting up of a Grievance Redressal Mechanism for looking into complaints regarding professional misconduct and unethical practices by the doctors working in the government sector. As per an official order, a three-level mechanism has been put in place,[Read More…]
Ex-CMs Omar, Mehbooba likely to be booked under PSA
Srinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti are likely to be booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA), sources said on Thursday. Both senior Kashmir politicians have been under preventive detention under Section 107 of the CrPC ever since the abrogation of[Read More…]
Taliban terrorist behind attack on Malala escapes jail in Pak (Lead)
Aarti Tikoo Singh New Delhi/Islamabad, Feb 6 (IANS) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan, who was responsible for the terror attacks on Malala Yousafzai and the Peshawar Army school, has escaped from an Army jail in Pakistan. In an audio recording released on Thursday and shared via an online private[Read More…]
Prescription audit at all hospitals in JK soon
Jammu, Feb 6 (IANS) The Health and Medical Education Department (H&ME) has sanctioned the constitution of prescription audit committees at the government health institutions across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The prescription audit committees will be formed in the government medical colleges at the district and sub-district levels.[Read More…]
RBI announces relief measures for realty; developers hail move (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy meet on Thursday offered major policy measures to support the slowing real estate sector, drawing applause from sector players. To boost growth and lift sentiment, the RBI has eased the cash reserve ratio (CRR) requirement of commercial[Read More…]
Unesco DG hails India for promoting girls’ education
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay on Thursday hailed the Indian government for successfully promoting girls’ education in the country and said that India has influenced the vision and objectives of the world body through the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi. Commending India for successfully promoting education[Read More…]
Railways shares glimpses of 14 modernised stations
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The Indian Railways, which has taken up the task of modernising over 400 railway stations across the country, on Thursday showed glimpses of 14 stations where revamp work has been completed. In a tweet, the Ministry of Railways said, “Indian Railways constantly strives to provide[Read More…]
Bizzare: Alcohol flows out of taps in Kerala
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Twitterati added mirth and sarcasm to reports that said the residents in a Kerala building recently got a “boozy surprise” as the liquor flowed from taps in their building. According to media reports, it all began six years ago when a bar named ‘Rachana’, located[Read More…]
ICC U19 WC: Bangladesh seal historic place in final
Potchefstroom (South Africa), Feb 6 (IANS) A hundred from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and a clinical performance from the bowlers led by Shoriful Islam’s three-wicket haul helped Bangladesh beat New Zealand by six wickets in the semi-final of the ICC U19 World Cup on Thursday in Potchefstroom. This is the first[Read More…]
Credit Suisse ‘neutral’ on RIL stock on weak hydrocarbon cycle
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) An equity research report by Credit Suisse said on Thursday that the financial services firm is ‘neutral’ on the performance of the Reliance Industries’ (RIL) stock due to weakness in the refining and petrochemical cycle. “We stay ‘neutral’ as we are cautious on the refining and[Read More…]
Saudi rejects Pak plea for discussion on Kashmir at OIC
Aarti Tikoo Singh New Delhi/Islamabad, Feb 6 (IANS) In yet another setback to Islamabad, Saudi Arabia has once again declined Pakistan’s request for an urgent meeting of the council of foreign ministers on Kashmir at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). In December, Pakistan had trumpeted that it secured a[Read More…]
Karnataka appoints mining honcho on state wildlife board
Bengaluru, Feb 6 (IANS) The Karnataka government has appointed a top mining honcho on the State Wildlife Board which was supposed to evaluate and clear mining proposals and implement wildlife projects. Dinesh Kumar Singhi, chief executive and managing director of Bharat Mines & Minerals and also the chief executive of[Read More…]
Delhi polls: Shah anchors BJP’s campaign, holds 35 rallies
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has held 35 rallies and nine road shows in the national capital in the last 13 days in an attempt to build support and draw votes for the saffron party candidates contesting the February 8 Assembly[Read More…]
Chinmayanand greeted with salute, flowers as he walks out of jail
Shahjahanpur (UP), Feb 6 (IANS) Former Union minister Chinmayanand, accused of sexually abusing a law student of one of his colleges, was given a salute by the NCC cadets from institutes run by him when he walked out of jail on Wednesday. Hundreds of supporters greeted him with flowers when[Read More…]
How will goverment achieve $5 tn economy, Kanimozhi asks
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Dravida Munetra Kazhgam (DMK) MP K. Kanimozhi on Thursday asked the central government how it would achieve a 5-trillion dollar economy with five per cent growth rate. She also slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for renaming the Indus Valley civilisation as ‘Saraswati Sindhu’ civilisation.[Read More…]
Firm on CAA, NPR, Modi raps opposition for hurdles (Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Remaining firm on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the National Population Register (NPR) was a general administrative exercise and would help in delivery of government services. Replying to debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address,[Read More…]