New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India’s budgetary fiscal deficit for the April-October period was Rs 7.20 lakh crore, or 102.4 per cent of the budget estimates (BE), official data showed on Friday. The government has targeted the fiscal deficit to be at Rs 7.03 lakh crore for 2019-20. According to[Read More…]
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LG announces special ex-gratia of Rs 30L for Zahoor Ahmed’s kin
Srinagar, Nov 29 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, on Friday announced a special ex-gratia of Rs 30 lakh for the next of kin of Sheikh Zahoor Ahmed, a Junior Agriculture Extension Officer who was killed by militants while performing his duty during the Back to Village-2[Read More…]
‘Govt to stick to fiscal glide path, tax revenues to be higher’
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The government will continue to follow the glide path to fiscal consolidation but would not cut any expenditure in the process as the entire exercise would become more targeted and efficient, government sources said on Friday. Under the revised fiscal glide path, fiscal deficit is[Read More…]
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Scamster Mukesh Modi’s Adarsh co-op society’s operation shut (IANS Exclusive)
By Pramod Kumar Jha New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) In what seems to be an exceptional decision, the Modi Government on Friday ordered the multi-crore Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd (ACCSL), led by influential businessman Mukesh Modi, to wind up its operations across India. Involved in a gigantic scam totalling[Read More…]
Zurich Airport wins bid to develop UP’s Jewar Airport (Lead)
Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Zurich Airport International AG of Switzerland was, on Friday, selected as the concessionaire for developing the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. The company, headquartered in Switzerland, made the highest per-passenger bid for the airport, outbidding competitors like Delhi International Airport Ltd, Adani Enterprises[Read More…]
Syed Modi tourney: Srikanth out, Sourabh, Rituparna in semis
Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Kidambi Srikanth lost in the quarterfinals to make an exit as Indian shuttlers Sourabh Verma and Rituparna Das advanced to the semifinals of the Syed Modi International tournament here on Friday. Srikanth’s run in the meet was ended by former world no. 1 Son Wan Ho.[Read More…]
Zurich Airport wins bid to develop Jewar Airport in UP
Lucknow, Nov 29 (IANS) Zurich Airport International AG of Switzerland was, on Friday, selected as the concessionaire for developing the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. The company, headquartered in Switzerland, made the highest per-passenger bid for the airport, outbidding competitors like Delhi International Airport Ltd, Adani Enterprises[Read More…]
Four arrested for woman vet’s gang-rape, murder (Lead)
Hyderabad, Nov 29 (IANS) A truck driver and three cleaners have been arrested by Cyberabad police for the alleged gang-rape and murder of a woman veterinarian near the Outer Ring Road (ORR) on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Wednesday night, it was announced on Friday. Cyberabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar[Read More…]
Ayodhya’s Muslim community to mark Dec 6 as ‘Day of Sorrow’
By Arshad Afzaal Khan Ayodhya, Nov 29 (IANS) The Muslim community in Ayodhya will again be observing the coming December 6 as ‘Yaum-e-Gham’ (Day of Sorrow) to mark the 27th anniversary of the demolition of Babri Masjid, a local leader of the community said on Friday. For the last 27[Read More…]
BJP thanks Raj CM for ‘Modi hai to Mumkin hai’ remark
Jaipur, Nov 29 (IANS) The special session of the Rajasthan assembly, called on the 70th year of the adoption of the Constitution, witnessed many interesting scenes on Friday: Congress Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke ‘modi hai to mumkin hai’ several times in the Assembly as he took a dig at[Read More…]
India’s top racers to take part in JKNRC’s gala final event
Greater Noida, Nov 29 (IANS) The JK Tyre Festival of Speed (JKFOS) will get underway at the Buddh International Circuit this weekend with India’s top racers and many international stars lining up for top honours. The JKFOS will unveil its marquee event, the X1 Racing League, boasting of six franchise-based[Read More…]
Warner’s ‘six’ brings back memories of WC final
Adelaide, Nov 29 (IANS) Even as David Warner continued from where he left in the opening Test, hitting an unbeaten 166 against Pakistan in the second Test here on Friday, a ‘six’ he scored to get to his fifty brought back memories of the 50-over World Cup final between England[Read More…]
PM Modi attends Princess Mohena Kumari’s wedding reception in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) When Princess of Rewa, Mohena Kumari, and Prince Suyesh Rawat recently hosted a grand wedding reception in the Capital, they had a very special guest. Gracing the gala, among other VVIPs was none other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mohena, who is mainly known for[Read More…]
Can give registry to residents in 15 days: Kejriwal (Lead)
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government can give registries to residents of unauthorised colonies in 15 days, urging the Centre to initiate the process of granting ownership rights to the people living in these colonies. Speaking to the media, Kejriwal said[Read More…]
Dwayne Bravo and I share special bond: Thai singer Rimi Nique
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) The Thai singer-songwriter Rimi Nique, who lent her voice in “The Chamiya Song” along with the West Indies cricketer and musician Dwayne Bravo — aka DJ Bravo –- says that she shares a very special friendship with the cricketing star, and the bond translated into their[Read More…]
Experts on GDP numbers: ‘Worst is not past us’
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Despite a slew of government measures aimed at reviving growth, the Indian economy continued its downward trajectory. The Q2 GDP growth fell to its lowest in 6 years, eliciting sharp reactions from the Opposition and experts. What is more worrying is the fact that some[Read More…]
Parineeti’s ‘The Girl On The Train’ releases on May 8, 2020
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) The upcoming psychological thriller, “The Girl On The Train”, has got a release date. The film will hit the big screen on May 8 next year. Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, the film is an official Hindi remake of the Hollywood movie “The Girl On The Train”,[Read More…]
Taxpayers keen to end cases under Sabka Vishwas, but no cash
By Nirbhay Kumar New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The amnesty-cum-dispute resolution scheme – Sabka Vishwas (Legacy Dispute Resolution) Scheme, 2019 may be headed for limited success with many of the major taxpayers facing a fund crunch in settling the old cases. Tax experts said that given the response so far,[Read More…]
Most local NE parties to attend meeting with Shah on CAB
By Sujit Chakraborty Agartala/Aizawl, Nov 29 (IANS) Most regional and local parties from the northeastern states would attend the consultative meeting called by Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the proposed amendment in the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB). According to the officials of Tripura government, the meeting on CAB will[Read More…]
Disha Patani’s new bikini pic stuns Tiger Shroff’s sister
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Actress Disha Patani’s latest sensuous bikini image has left Tiger Shroff’s sister Krishna Shroff spellbound, who thinks she is looking very hot in the Instagram snap. Disha is on a mini-vacation in Bangkok and she took to Instagram to post the smouldering pic on Thursday. The[Read More…]
Groom skydives to join ‘baraat’ in Mexico, video goes viral
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Your wedding will be one of the most memorable events you get to experience. One has always heard about innovative ways brides enter the marriage venue, but here the entry of the bridegroom created headlines on the internet. A video of bridegroom Akaash Yadav getting[Read More…]
Goa BJP likens Raut’s plan to ‘Mungerilal ke haseen sapne’
Panaji/Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar on Friday likened Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut’s statement calling for a political “miracle” in Goa, to “Mungerilal ke haseen sapne”. “Sanjay Raut’s dream is more like ‘Mungerilal ke haseen sapne’. He will ruin his party as well as other political[Read More…]
Countrywide Student Solidarity March being held in Pakistan
Islamabad, Nov 29 (IANS) Students, activists and supporters across Pakistan came out on Friday to join the Student Solidarity March, led by the Student Action Committee (SAC), to present a charter of demands including the restoration of the student unions. In a series of tweets, the Progressive Students’ Collective (PSC)[Read More…]
Salman fans trend #AwaitingDabangg3 in reply to #BoycottDabangg3
Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) A Twitter war seems to have erupted over Salman Khan’s upcoming biggie, “Dabangg 3”. Even as #BoycottDabangg3 trended all through Friday morning, after certain sections claimed the film hurts Hindu religious sentiments, a parallel hashtag — #AwaitingDabangg3 — mushroomed on social media, with fans of the[Read More…]