Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the issuance of notification for constitution of a tribunal to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh. “The delay in constituting the Tribunal has been taken advantage of by the state of Chhattisgarh in going ahead[Read More…]
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Chidambaram attacks government on demonetisation
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday attacked the Modi government over demonetisation and questioned how it was being called an “ethical step” when jobs were destroyed and several businesses had closed down. In a series of tweets, the former Finance Minister attacked the government decision of banning Rs 500[Read More…]
Mary Kom wins gold at Asian Boxing Championship
Star Indian boxer MC Mary Kom defeated North Korea’s Hyang Mi Kim in the 48 kg category to clinch gold in the Asian Boxing Championship here on Wednesday. The Olympic bronze medallist got the better of her opponent in a unanimous 5-0 verdict to win her fifth gold at the[Read More…]
Taking little stress may be good for you: Study
Worried that being in stressful situations might harm you? Take heart. According to a study, taking a little stress can be good for your cells as it boosts resilience, protects ageing cells as well as delays the risk of disease. The findings will help researchers better understand the molecular mechanisms[Read More…]
Are those observing black day in favour of black money, asks Sitharaman
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday wondered if the opposition parties are in favour of black money as they are observing the first anniversary of demonetisation as a black day. On this day last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, which[Read More…]
Global digital payments major PayPal launches India operations
Global digital payments major PayPal on Wednesday announced its India operations, after offering cross-border payments in the country for close to a decade, the company said. In a statement issued here PayPal Holdings, Inc, said: “At launch, Indian consumers can use PayPal to shop online at some of India’s most[Read More…]
Millennials undergo changed behaviour when hungry: Survey
Does your mood change when you’re hungry? Anger, impatience, irritation and lack of concentration are amongst the most common hunger behaviours, according to a survey. The week-long survey to evaluate spontaneous hunger traits and gauge people’s perceptions towards them was conducted across Chennai, Kochi and New Delhi. The survey, by[Read More…]
Odisha CM to address students on TV on Children’s Day
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will deliver his maiden address to schoolchildren on television on Children’s Day on November 14, a Minister said on Tuesday. The 45-minute speech meant for more than 6,60,000 students from around 62,000 schools across the state will be aired on Doordarshan from 11.15 a.m. to[Read More…]
Traders troubled over GST, need to extend relief: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that GST has caused a lot of trouble to traders and there is a need for extending relief to them. “Demonetisation and GST have adversely affected the interests of traders resulting that most of them have shut down their business, which has[Read More…]
An actor needs to be shameless: Vidya Balan
Actress Vidya Balan says it is very important for an actor to be shameless and fearless. “It is very important for an actor to be shameless, should have no apprehensions, fearless and be ‘bindass’,” said Vidya when she joined singer Tulsi Kumar to announce Gulshan Kumar Film & Television Institute[Read More…]
Those who survive in polluted Delhi, can survive anywhere: Parrikar
The national capital is so polluted that anyone who can survive in Delhi can survive anywhere, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday. “The pollution in Delhi is so bad, that anyone who survives in Delhi, probably survives anywhere in the most polluted areas. While Goa is so clean,[Read More…]
‘Existing Indian ATMs to be replaced with innovative ones’
Banks in India are likely to replace the existing ATMs with more innovative and multi-function machines in the next three to four months, said officials of NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions. The multi-function ATMs will have innovative features like face recognition and biometrics and will facilitate customers[Read More…]
Can build French-style ropeways, cable cars: Nitin Gadkari
There is potential to build thousands of ropeways, cable cars and funicular railways in India’s hilly regions, just like in France, Union Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. Gadkari, who was in Goa to conduct a review of all works related to major ports[Read More…]
‘Damaged NTPC plant could take over a year to become operational’
The badly damaged sixth unit of the Unchahar power plant of NTPC, shuttered after last week’s boiler blast that killed 35 persons and injured many, could take more than a year to come back to its operational status, a senior official said. The official, who declined to be named, said[Read More…]
EC seizes over Rs 1 cr cash, gold in poll-bound Himachal
The Election Commission on Tuesday said that cash worth over Rs one crore and nearly three kg of gold has been seized from Himachal Pradesh, which goes to the polls on November 9. The cash amount seized was till November 5. The police seized Rs 4.02 lakh on November 4,[Read More…]
Will neutralise any terrorists on Indian soil: Army Chief
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday said the Army would neutralise any terrorists entering Indian territory after Indian forces killed the nephew of Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Masood Azhar in Pulwama in a gunfight. The Army chief also said the recovery of an assault rifle used by NATO forces in Afghanistan[Read More…]
Mamata Banerjee wishes Kamal Haasan on his birthday
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Tamil film icon Kamal Haasan, who has confirmed his political plunge just days back. “Wishing you a very happy birthday @ikamalhaasanji,” Banerjee tweeted. The inaugural ceremony of the 23rd edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival beginning here[Read More…]
Demonetisation, GST blow a complete disaster for Indian economy: Manmohan Singh
Demonetisation & GST blow is a complete disaster for our economy and has broken the back of our small businesses, said former prime minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday. “This twin (Demonetisation & GST) blow is a complete disaster for our economy, it has broken the back of our small businesses,”[Read More…]
Court defers 2G spectrum cases for December 5
A court here on Tuesday adjourned the 2G spectrum allocation cases against former Telecom Minister A Raja, DMK Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi and others for December 5. CBI Special Judge OP Saini deferred the matter saying that judgement was not ready as documents filed in the case were voluminous and[Read More…]
Most Kolkata Metro extension projects expected to be completed by 2019: GM
Most of the work in progress on Kolkata metro extension projects will be completed by the end of 2019 if things go on schedule, new Kolkata Metro General ManagerA Ajay Vijayvargiya said here on Monday. Of the six projects involving additional 99.3 km at a sanctioned cost of Rs 21,811.52[Read More…]
Has government raised Brahmaputra issue with China, asks Congress
The Congress on Monday sought to know if the government has raised the issue with China of Brahmaputra water reportedly going to be diverted by constructing a tunnel and asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take any action on the issue. “When will the Indian government wake up? Will[Read More…]
SC asks HC to decide Pintos’ bail plea in 10 days
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Punjab and Haryana High Court to decide in 10 days the anticipatory bail plea of three Ryan group trustees in a case relating to the murder of a seven-year-old boy in the group’s Gurgaon-based school, as per the boy’s father and lawyer. Taking[Read More…]
BJP close to achieving its target in Bengal: Mukul Roy
Politician Mukul Roy, who joined the BJP three days ago after quitting West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress, on Monday asserted that the party was “close to achieving its target” of emerging as the correct alternative to govern the state. Lauding the BJP workers for their hard work over the last[Read More…]
Declaration as CM face turns Dhumal a favourite in Sujanpur
With the booster dose of being declared the Chief Ministerial face of the BJP, Sujanpur constituency appears to have turned a favourite seat for Prem Kumar Dhumal against Congress heavyweight Rajinder Singh Rana in an otherwise difficult constituency. Dhumal, who had been Chief Minister twice, had contested the 2012 Assembly[Read More…]
Indian Bank posts Rs 451 crore net profit
Public sector Indian Bank on Monday said it closed the second quarter which ended on September 30 with 11.45 per cent growth in its net profit over the comparable period in the previous fiscal. In a statement here, Indian Bank said it posted a net profit of Rs 451.54 crore[Read More…]