New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Rs 1,400 crore follow-on-public offer by public sector electronics and telecom gear maker ITI was withdrawn by the company, citing market conditions. The FPO was was supposed to close on Wednesday. “The company has decided to withdraw the issue, due to the prevailing market[Read More…]
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Mughal rule may not be far way, warns BJP MP
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said on Wednesday that the majority community has to remain vigilant or else Mughal rule will return to the country. The MP from Bengaluru South said this in the context of the protests at Shaheen Bagh in the national capital as[Read More…]
Delhi, Dhaka to curb smuggling, set up 3 more border haats
Agartala, Feb 5 (IANS) India and Bangladesh would reinforce border vigil to curb rising illegal trade, smuggling of drugs and human trafficking, officials said after a day-long meeting between the district authorities of Tripura and Bangladesh, here on Wednesday. They also decided to step up the cross-border trade and set[Read More…]
Vittal wishes Vodafone Idea stays to ensure 3 player market
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Bharti Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Wednesday wished better days for rival Vodafone Idea, saying the company’s existence is critical for India to remain a three-private player market that could bring investments, prevent job losses and restore the reputation of the struggling industry. “I think[Read More…]
Yes Bank gains 7.5% on reports of fresh investors
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Struggling private lender Yes Bank on Wednesday advanced 7.5 per cent on the BSE over reports that Cantor Fitzgerald LP, IDFC Securities Ltd and Ambit Pvt. will aid the bank to raise as much as $2 billion. The cash-starved bank has seen several failed attempts to[Read More…]
Vote based on issues, not divisive agenda: Bhupesh Baghel
New Feb 5 (IANS) On the second day of his campaign trail for Delhi Assembly polls, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, while rooting for Congress candidate from Kalkaji Shivani Chopra, appealed to the people to caste their votes based on issues related to public welfare without getting misguided by the[Read More…]
Hopeful of LIC listing happening in next fiscal: DEA Secy
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central government on Wednesday exuded confidence that the LIC listing will happen next fiscal, saying 8-9 months is needed for preparation of accounts. “I am certain that it will happen next year. It takes about 8-9 months for preparation of its accounts… what kind[Read More…]
Suggest steps to protect Sabarimala Temple ornaments: SC to Kerala
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Kerala government to suggest steps to protect the sacred ornaments kept at the famed Sabarimala temple. The observation from the apex court came after it noted the dispute between two factions in the Pandalam royal family, which is[Read More…]
Boston man named ‘Kunal Kamra’ stopped from boarding AI flight
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Comedian Kunal Kamra’s Boston-based namesake was stopped from boarding an Air India flight earlier this week, days after the stand-up comic was banned by four airlines, including Air India, for allegedly ‘heckling’ a prominent television journalist. Boston resident Kamra, who was visiting his family in[Read More…]
Karnataka launches doorstep delivery of govt services
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddiyurappa has launched Jana Sevaka, an app- and call-based scheme to deliver multiple government services at the doorstep of the public on a pilot basis. “The government aims to digitise various services and enable citizens to avail of these with ease, avoiding[Read More…]
Trying best to make EB vs Man Utd happen: East Bengal (Lead)
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) East Bengal said that the club is trying its best to get Premier League giants Manchester United to play a pre-friendly against them. United have agreed to the match but their hefty appearance fee is making the Kolkata giants think twice about the[Read More…]
Asna is doctor after long, arduous walk on artificial limb
Kannur, Feb 5 (IANS) It was a dream come true for Dr Asna, when she put stethoscope on the chest of a 5-year-old at a state-run hospital, here on Wednesday, as a doctor. Asna, who faced life-challenging circumstances, like losing her one leg in a bomb blast as a 6-year-old.[Read More…]
President turns down Nirbhaya convict Akshay’s mercy plea (2nd Lead)
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday rejected the mercy petition of Nirbhaya convict Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the four convicts in the Nirbhay geang-rape and murder case who have been given death sentence. Akshay had filed the mercy plea last week. The four convicts[Read More…]
Know the 15 members of Ram Temple Trust (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The government has made public persons included and those to be listed in the 15-member Ram Temple Trust announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. Senior Supreme Court advocate Keshav Parasaran, 93, finds place right in the top of the list. The formation of[Read More…]
Shweta Tiwari wins Twitterati with new hairdo
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Popular actress Shweta Tiwari, who is currently seen in the Sony TV soap ‘Mere Dad Ki Dulhan’, recently got a new haircut. She looked stunning in her new hairstyle which she flaunted on social media. Shweta shared the picture on her social media account and[Read More…]
Trinamool-run civic body stays Aadhaar card correction
Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has stopped work on correction and enrolment for new Aadhaar cards temporarily following an uproar in the city over the requirement for the National Population Register number in the form. There was tension in west Kolkata’s Watgunge area on Tuesday after some[Read More…]
ISL: FC Goa confirm playoff spot with 4-1 win over Hyderabad
Panaji (Goa), Feb 5 (IANS) With two goals and an assist, Hugo Boumous was the catalyst in FC Goa’s dominant 4-1 win against Hyderabad FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday. Braces from Boumous (19′, 50′) and Ferran Corominas’ (64′, 87′) helped Goa pull three points clear at[Read More…]
CISF recovers $ 55,000 from US national
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Wednesday detained a US national at Hyderabad airport and recovered US $ 55,000 (Rs 39.15 lakh) from his possession. The American national was identified as Tenneti Prabhakar Rao and the US currency was recovered from his hand baggage,[Read More…]
Five rescued from burning south Mumbai building
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) At least five people were rescued from a fire that broke out in a 14-storied building in the posh Malabar Hill area of south Mumbai on Wednesday, the BMC Disaster Control said. The blaze was reported around 8 p.m. on the fifth floor of the Las[Read More…]
Budget proposals seek to boost voluntary tax compliance: CBDT
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) In formulating the tax proposals of Budget 2020-21, the government has been guided by the desire to promote voluntary tax compliance, facilitate the compliant taxpayer and go after the delinquent ones, according to the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman P.C. Mody. Addressing industry[Read More…]
5-year-old girl raped in US embassy complex, one arrested
By Sanjeev Kumar Singh Chauhan New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A five-year-old minor girl has been allegedly raped at the US Embassy complex in the national capital, the police said on Wednesday, adding a 25-year-old man has been arrested in this connection. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Pragya told IANS[Read More…]
J&K’s major welfare step: AC approves formation of ESIS
Jammu, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant decision aiming to promote the welfare of employees, the Administrative Council which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G.C. Murmu accorded sanction to the formation of J&K Employees Insurance Society under Employees Insurance Act 1948. The Society upon registration will serve as[Read More…]
MI Jr tournament: Shardashram Girls High School start with win
Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) Shardashram Vidyamandir Girls High School, Dadar, started their Mumbai Indians Junior Cricket Tournament campaign with a crushing 81-run victory over Sri Ma Vidyalaya, Thane, in the opening match of the Under 16 Girls category at the Worli Sports Club on Wednesday. Jetsun Chee (36) and Shraddha[Read More…]
BJP trying to destroy Constitution: Priyanka
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra here on Wednesday hit out at the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government for attempting to destroy the Constitution and the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for just remodelling the Sheila Dikshit-led Congress government’s works. Seeking[Read More…]
IT raid at AGS Group, actor Vijay questioned too
Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Income Tax department on Wednesday searched the residence and business premises of AGS Group promoters. Tax officials also questioned actor Vijay on tax matters. The search operations were carried out at about 20 locations including the residence and office of Kalpathi S Aghoram and at[Read More…]