Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi accused Narendra Modi government of promoting crony capitalism at a cost to the small and medium enterprise. “The debt of farmers in Gujarat is to the tune of Rs 36,000 crore, but Tata Nano has been given Rs 60,000 crore loan at 0.01 per cent,” Gandhi[Read More…]
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TMC MP Sultan Ahmed dies after suffering cardiac arrest
Trinamool Congress MP, Sultan Ahmed died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Monday at the age of 64. Ahmed was chosen to the 15th Lok Sabha from Uluberia (Lok Sabha constituency) on a TMC ticket and had also served as the union minister of state for tourism during Manmohan Singh[Read More…]
‘Sanskari’ Nihalani to produce adult drama ‘Julie 2’; wants certificate without any cuts
Former Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chief, Pahlaj Nihalani is all set to produce sequel of erotic film, ‘Julie’. The decision has taken many by surprise as Nihalani always encouraged ‘sanskari’ ways in films. While speaking to NewsX, he said, “It’s a content-driven movie. It’s a clear adult film[Read More…]
India on mission-mode to eradicate poverty, ensure health, sanitation: PM Modi at BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said India is all geared to eradicate poverty and implement sanitation, better health facilities, education and food security while addressing the plenary session at the 9th annual BRICS summit at Xiamen in China. “We are in mission-mode to eradicate poverty; to ensure health, sanitation, skills,[Read More…]
49 children die in month due to lack of oxygen in Farrukhabad govt hospital
Nearly 49 children died in a month in a government-run hospital in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, reported CNN-News 18. A first information report (FIR) has been filed against the chief medical officer (CMO) post the incident. The District Magistrate (DM) ordered an investigation into the incident after the children allegedly died[Read More…]
Read full text: Barack Obama sent personal letter to Donald Trump as he left Oval Office
President Barack Obama wrote a personal letter to Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States took charge, in a bid to continue a tradition that past Presidents followed. While Trump has mentioned about the letter, he made sure that no journalists get access to it. But now,[Read More…]
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice: Defense expert PK Sehgal
Nirmala Sitharaman as defence minister is an “excellent” choice in the cabinet reshuffle feels defense expert PK Sehgal. “I think it is an excellent choice. She is focused, committed, hardworking leader,” he said. Sitharaman will prove to be an outstanding defense minister and has established herself as a persevering leader,[Read More…]
Assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi to visit Gujarat today
Congress vice-president, Rahul Gandhi will be meeting several party workers and district unit presidents during his visit to Ahmedabad on Monday. His meeting is planned in view of the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections. This will be his first public engagement since his return from Norway. During his visit, Gandhi will[Read More…]
Trains to be renamed after celebrated Indian literary works
The railways ministry is considering a proposal to rename trains after well-known literary works, referencing not just their authors but the region they belongs to. As a result, passengers travelling to West Bengal may board a train named after a novel by Mahashweta Devi or a train to Bihar could[Read More…]
Peppy number ‘Single Rehne De’ from Kangana Ranaut’s Simran is fun to watch!
Kangana Ranaut is one of the top actresses these days, thanks to her hard work and proficiency. The three-time national award winning actress might have had a bitter start,’ but she is back with retaliation in Hansal Mehta’s ‘Simran’. The film is about a friendly kleptomaniac. Kangana looks at her[Read More…]
Gurmeet Ram Rahim cannot make films anymore as IFTDA, CINTAA cancel membership
Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) and Cine and TV Artists Association (CINTAA) – the two film bodies have decided to take strong action against jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and cancelled his membership. Gurmeet Ram Rahim was sentenced to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment by[Read More…]
Assam extends AFSPA to entire state for first time since 1990
The Assam government exercised its power under the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) by declaring the entire state “disturbed” for six months for the first time since 1990. Recently, the ministry of home affairs, which deals with the subject, told the state government to take a decision on[Read More…]
Gorakhpur deaths: Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for stealing oxygen for private clinic
Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested Dr Kafeel Khan from Gorakhpur on Saturday, after the alleged 415 deaths of children in Baba Raghav Das Hospital in August. The development comes after the death of 68 kids due to lack of supply of liquid oxygen in the BRD hospital. Khan, the[Read More…]
Tennis superstar Serena Williams blessed with a baby girl
Tennis superstar Serena Williams gave birth to a baby girl on Friday. Williams was admitted to the St Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday before going into labor overnight. The new mother who will turn 36 later this month and her baby are fine and healthy.[Read More…]
May brotherhood, togetherness be furthered in society: PM Modi on Bakrid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of India, Ramnath Kovind greeted the nation and wished for harmony and brotherhood in the society on the occasion of holy Id-ul-Zuha. Both the top leaders took to Twitter to express their best wishes. Best wishes on Id-ul-Zuha. May the spirit of harmony, brotherhood[Read More…]
Will meet more politicians before I make my call: Kamal Haasan on joining politics
Actor Kamal Haasan seems all set to join politics soon. He has been signalling his intention to enter the political arena for a while now. On being asked about his political plans, Haasan said he has been taking advice for some time, most recently from Kerala chief minister and veteran[Read More…]
Andhra Pradesh: Woman techie jumped off running train to evade sexual harassment
A trainee software engineer had to jump from a running train in an attempt to escape three men who had been sexually assaulting her in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. The techie, who works as a trainee engineer at Redington Gulf, sustained head injuries. The 21-year-old was travelling in the[Read More…]
Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday: Swearing in at 10 am on the same day
Cabinet reshuffle and expansion will take place on Sunday ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Beijing for the BRICS summit. The Cabinet reshuffle will be at 10 am on Sunday morning. The newly appointed ministers will be sworn in on the same day. Senior ministers Rajiv Pratap Rudy[Read More…]
‘Lookout notice’ issued against Honeypreet Singh for conspiring to free father Ram Rahim
The Haryana Police on Friday issued a lookout notice against jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief’s adopted daughter, Honeypreet Insaan and key Dera functionary, Aditya Insaan. As per the police, they were looking into allegations of a conspiracy to liberate Ram Rahim Singh after he was convicted in rape case on[Read More…]
Rajiv Kumar takes over as vice-chairman of Niti Aayog
Renowned economist, Rajiv Kumar on Friday took over as the vice-chairman of government think tank Niti Aayog. Kumar replaced Arvind Panagariya, an Indian-American economist. Panagariya left the think tank on Thursday to return to academic world. Kumar was a senior fellow at the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) and holds[Read More…]
Bofors case: Supreme Court to hear plea challenging order quashing charges against accused
The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear the politically sensitive Rs 64 crore Bofors pay-off case, amidst reports of a financial quid pro quo for the Rs 1,437 crore Howitzer gun contract in 1986. The issue would be heard in the week beginning 30 October. BJP leader and advocate,[Read More…]
Race 3: Saif Ali Khan reacted on being replaced by Salman Khan
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan hasn’t been approached for the third installment of ‘Race’ contrary to the speculations and is happy that Salman Khan has been roped in for the film. Saif has worked in last two films of the action-thriller franchise helmed by director duo Abbas-Mustan. Recently, producer, Ramesh[Read More…]
Upcoming cars launching around Diwali 2017
A slew of new car launches are lined up with Diwali just a month and a half away. Most car manufacturers have ramped up their car production in order to have enough inventory ahead of the festive season. Scroll down to know the complete list of upcoming cars launching around[Read More…]
Karnataka plans free education for girls up to post-graduation level
In a progressive move, the Karnataka government has decided to provide free education for girls in the state up to post-graduation even in private educational institutions. At present, the girls are provided free education in government schools and colleges up to undergraduate level. Now, the initiative will be extended to[Read More…]
Mumbai building collapse: 33 dead, police file case of accidental death
The fire brigade officials on Friday said 33 people have died in the collapse of a 117-year-old building with residences, godowns and a play school in Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai. They said nine more bodies were recovered from the debris in the overnight search and rescue operations, reported The Hindu.[Read More…]