Union minister Manohar Parrikar was reportedly caught sleeping in Parliament during the discussion on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill on Wednesday. Given the anticipation surrounding the passage of the bill in the Rajya Sabha and the serious on-going deliberation in the Rajya Sabha, this comes as a shocker[Read More…]
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‘(G)ood (S)ense (T)riumphs’, as does debate, deliberation and discussion in RS
Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram spoke on behalf of the party to raise its objections to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, which was moved in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Welcoming the “friendly tone” of finance minister Arun Jaitley’s introductory speech, Chidambaram hoped the bill[Read More…]
Here’s what Smriti Irani should be doing instead of #IWearHandloom campaign
After ‘Selfie with beti’, we now have India’s ‘beti‘ taking the selfie. Smriti Irani the Union minister for textiles has been posting pictures of her Bihari silk and ‘kanjeevarams’ in her latest campaign, #IWearHandloom, to promote Indian handloom and textile industry. While the campaign grabbed a lot of eyeballs with[Read More…]
India to Russia by train is that much closer now!
Travelling from Mumbai from to Moscow could be a reality very soon. Within the first freight train between both nations starting in August this year, travelling by train to Russia seems with reach. The goods train is part of a project called the “North South Transport Corridor”. This route has[Read More…]
Sycophancy at its best: This MP didn’t forget his ‘Amma’ even on GST-Day
As the entire House waited with bated breath to hear what AIADMK had to say during the discussion on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill—AIADMK is one of the two opposition parties contending the legislature—MP A Navaneethakrishnan rose. “It is only because of Amma that I am able to[Read More…]
Nitin Patel to take the reins as Gujarat CM: Sources
Following their meeting on Wednesday morning, the BJP parliamentary board has left the decision of the next chief minister to the legislature party in Gujarat. Senior party leaders Nitin Gadkari and Saroj Pandey have been appointed to travel to Gujarat on Thursday to hold meetings with state leaders. Amid speculations,[Read More…]
Sonia Gandhi’s UP election road show; heads back to Delhi after ‘ill health’
Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s rally in Varanasi today was cut short due to ill heath. She returned to Delhi and left the roadshow mid way after being advised to take rest by doctors. Sonia Gandhi, 69, started her campaign in Varanasi for the upcoming state assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh today. Sonia Gandhi’s[Read More…]
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6 things you should know about the much debated GST bill
Ahead of the long-delayed Goods and Service Tax (GST) bill being taken up by the Rajya Sabha, the government has circulated to the MPs the amendments it has proposed in the GST bill. There has been a lot of debate over the GST; here we have simplified what the bill[Read More…]
‘Tajmahal Ka Tender’, a great script ruined by bad cast
Scripted by Ajay Shukla, Tajmahal Ka Tender explores the possibility of emperor Shahjahan coming alive in today’s time. Even though this marvel has been performed in Delhi numerous times with the most famous one being the one by Chitaranjan Tripathi in 1996, winning the Mohan Rakesh Samman and becoming one[Read More…]
A newspaper is a newspaper, regardless of its circulation: AISNA
New Delhi: The members of All India Small News Papers Association (AISNA) protested in front of the office of Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP), CGO Complex, here on Tuesday. Shouting slogans and carrying banners, they demanded the government roll back the ‘marking’ system for newspapers under its new[Read More…]
Dairy farmers take bull by the horns; issue ultimatum to Punjab government
A campaign started by Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) across the country is now choking the government itself. After the recent Dalit stir in Gujarat against self styled ‘Cow vigilantes’, now Punjab farmers have lashed out at the cow protection groups for hampering their cowbreeding business. The Punjab Progressive Dairy Farmers’[Read More…]
Meet the real ‘superhero’ of Delhi metro!
At a time when racial crimes is on an increasing high and most of the populace suffer from ‘chalta hai’ attitude, people like NV Singh stand out. In a rare act of bravado, he stood up for a man from north-eastern state of India. As reported, this incident took place[Read More…]
After Anandiben, who’s the next CM of Gujarat?
With Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel submitting her resignation after a week of protests across the state following the Una incident, speculations are rife about the next chief ministerial candidate in Gujarat. Apparently, four people have emerged as the front runners in the race. Newsd tells you who’s in the[Read More…]
5 things the Uber-Didi Chuxing deal tells us
Ride-hailing app Uber has decided to merge its China business with market leader Didi Chuxing. Uber global will receive 5.89 percent in the combined company that would be valued at $35 billion. Chairman of Didi Cheng Wei, will join the board of Uber while Travis Kalanick, Uber Chief Executive, will[Read More…]
Here’s another reason to take the train
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has extended for the second time free registration for e-wallet, which provides a cheaper, reliable and glitch-free payment option for e-ticketing at its portal, till October 30. As an alternative payment system for e-ticketing, IRCTC had launched the e-wallet in 2012 as a pilot project. In May[Read More…]
“I will not let Mahmood Farooqui’s act rob me of my idea of who I am”: Rape victim
A Washington Post journalist breaks her silence over Mahmood Farooqui rape case. A close friend of both Farooqui and the American Fulbright, scholar she reveals the victim’s ordeal while offering a glimpse into Farooqui’s life. The post is one written by Rama Lakshmi on her Facebook page. I have remained[Read More…]
Rio Olympics 2016 will be the most promiscuous games in history. Here’s why
In the wake of Zika virus threat, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) has decided to give away condoms to prevent players from the infection that can also be transferred sexually. Rio’s Olympic village has a provision of 350,000 condoms, 100,000 female condoms and 175,000 packets of lubricant for the athletes[Read More…]
Foot-massage before FIR, file complaint the UP way!
A shocking video footage has emerged, where a policeman is seen receiving a ‘foot-massage’ from a man in police station. The cop is seen talking on his phone as the man crouches near his feet and presses them. In the vicinity another cop is seen carrying on with his work,[Read More…]
What social media says PM Modi should have addressed in his Mann ki Baat
Prime Minister addressed the nation in his 22nd Mann ki Baat on Sunday. Below are some points social media users are upset he did not speak about: 1. Atrocities against Dalits: One of the raging issues India is presently debating is the rising violence against the Dalit community. However, Prime[Read More…]
Dalits stand united in Gujarat, pledge not to lift carcasses
Over 30 Dalit groups from across Gujarat have pledged not to lift carcasses after Dalit youth were publicly flogged for skinning a dead cow by self-proclaimed cow protectors in Una. This is the first time such large numbers from the community are coming together to protest Dalit atrocities. They are[Read More…]
Parle-G factory shuts down in Mumbai after decades
After 87 years, the owners of Parle-G have decided to close its factory in Vile Parle but will not sell the prime land which also hosts the Parle Products Headquarters. Production of the ₹5 biscuit packets stopped weeks ago, and the 300 employees have reportedly opted for voluntary retirement. Parle[Read More…]
Parrikar hints at Aamir, says those who speak like him must be taught a lesson
Although not mentioning his name, it is being speculated that defence minister Manohar Parrikar was referring to Aamir Khan when he said those who speak against India must be “taught a lesson of his life”. Speaking a book launch, Parrikar referred to the incident of an online trading company ending[Read More…]
MEA Sushma Swaraj on the job; this time in Saudi
Minister of external affairs Sushma Swaraj tweeted confirmed on Sunday morning that 16,000 kilograms of food has been distributed to the Indian community in Saudi Arabia. There were over 10,000 people who were on the brink of starvation on losing their jobs. Taking to Twitter like she usually does, Swaraj[Read More…]
“Peepli Live” co-director Mahmood Farooqui proved guilty
“Peepli Live” co-director Mahmood Farooqui has been convicted under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code for raping a 35-year-old American research scholar. The victim had alleged that he forced himself on her at his Sukhdev Vihar residence in South Delhi on March 28, 2015. On August 2, the Delhi district[Read More…]
Assam floods: Lakhs displaced, 20 died, scores of animals washed away
Assam is reeling under heavy floods, which has affected at least 18 lakh people in 22 districts of the state and over 20 have people died in the floods. Over one lakh people have been forced to abandon their houses and take refuge in relief camps. Flood waters have inundated[Read More…]