The Union Cabinet gave an in-principle approval for disinvestment of the government-run airline. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, “In-principle approval for Air India divestment has been given.” Besides, “The Civil Aviation Ministry’s proposal for the formation of a group under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister to decide the[Read More…]
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GST will bring “revolutionary” change in the taxation system: Manohar Lal Khattar
While GST is hitting the headlines, on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is not going to terribly affect the textile business. “Textile has been placed in the slab of 5 per cent under the GST. Presently, there is[Read More…]
#NotInMyName: Breaking the culture of silence against the lynching of the minority
The #NotInMyName protest is a demonstration scheduled in Delhi and several other cities across the country on June 28 (Wednesday) by citizens against incidents of the lynching of Muslims and Dalits. With the politics of mob-lynching claiming lives one after the other across our country, it is about time we[Read More…]
Not courageous enough to invest in Air India: Anand Mahindra
While rumours of privatising Air India are forging ahead, the Indian government is unlikely to go for divesting its entire stake in the debt-ridden national carrier and instead keep a majority stake with it while getting rid of the airlines’ debt. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it was[Read More…]
Ekta Kapoor clears buzz over ‘middle finger’ in new poster of ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’
Recently, the makers of Alankrita Srivastva’s Lipstick Under My Burkha came up with an unique poster, showing a middle finger with a lipstick designed on it. Soon, the speculation began that it was a display of rebellion against the censor board. Apart from the fact that the film deals with[Read More…]
Mid-day meal scheme: Mothers in Goa to test food quality before serving
In an attempt to improve the quality of free meals provided by the government, the state government of Goa decided to include mothers of students to taste and test the food served to their children under the Mid-Day Meal scheme. As per changes in the Mid-day meal scheme which is[Read More…]
Ensuring safety, Indian Army to use bullet-proof helmets
Amidst terrorism seeping through borders threatening the lives of many, especially those fighting for our protection, the Indian government is finally thinking about the betterment of the army. Taking a step forward to ensure the safety of Indian soldiers, the Army has finally got modern bullet-proof helmets added to its[Read More…]
Presidential polls: Opposition nominee Meira Kumar files nomination
Meira Kumar, the Opposition nominee for the Presidential poll 2017, files nomination papers on Wednesday in the presence of several opposition leaders including Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Besides, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Nationalist Congress Party’s Sharad Pawar also accompanied Kumar. The Presidential Election is slated to be[Read More…]
Mumbai: Two-year-old boy strangled, found wrapped in plastic bag
The body of a two-year-old boy was found wrapped in a plastic bag in a Chawl in Malad (West). The boy Vivaan Kandu went missing in Kanchpada area in Malad in Mumbai around 6 pm on Monday when he stepped outside to play with a relative. The relative, however, claimed[Read More…]
US places China in worst human trafficking offenders list
The US State Department placed China on its global list of the worst offenders in human trafficking on Tuesday. The country also forced labor, a move that could intensify tensions with Beijing that had lessened under President Donald Trump. However, Trump has grown increasingly upset over China’s indecisiveness on North[Read More…]
Collapse of Congress-JD(U)-RJD grand alliance is inevitable: Sushil Modi
Commenting on the issue, Sushil Modi, from the opposition BJP said that “We are not surprised, we knew this alliance can’t survive 5 years”.
Ludhiana: Husbands squeezes foetus out of wife’s stomach
In Jhandi village of Ludhiana, a seven-month pregnant woman was killed as her husband and brother-in-law allegedly pressed on her stomach till the foetus, believing it to be a female, said the Police in Ludhiana, reported Scroll. The woman’s body was later dumped in the nearby fields close to his[Read More…]
In protest against mob-lynching, social activist Shabnam Hashmi returns National Minority Rights Award
At a time when mob-lynching is claiming the lives of the innocent, social activist Shabnam Hashmi returned the National Minority Rights Award on Tuesday. She returned her award in protest against the ongoing trend of mob-lynching which has recently resulted in the death of a Muslim teenager in Delhi. Hashmi[Read More…]
Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra’s company under scanner for 11,808 cr scam
Companies under the ownership of Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra’s Essel Group are under scanner over the Rs 11,808 crore lottery scam in Mizoram in the North-East. As per reports, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India presented in the Mizoram assembly in December 2016, there was extensive negligence[Read More…]
Karnataka: Man arrested for defrauding over 100 women for money and sexual favours
In another instance of duplicity, a man cheated over 100 women by posing as a central government employee on various matrimonial websites. He was arrested by the Bagalur police, reported The News Minute. The information gathered by the police upon interrogating him has revealed that he has duped over 100[Read More…]
UP CM reveals a booklet highlighting his government’s achievements
On Tuesday, as UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s government completed a 100th day in power of Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath unveiled a booklet highlighting his government’s achievements. Not only did he praise his government but he also used the occasion to slam the previous party in power on the ground of the[Read More…]
3 arrested on rape charges from Yogi Adityanath backed Hindu Yuva Vahini
Three activists of the Hindu Yuva Vahini (HYV), an organisation backed by UP CM Yogi Adityanath were arrested in Bareilly on charges of gangrape and thrashing a police officer. The incident happened on Monday night after a fight between one Deepak and Avinash over playing of loud music in Ganeshnagar[Read More…]
Gulberg Society massacre: Gujarat HC grants bail to convicted VHP leader Atul Vaidya
The Gujarat High Court granted regular bail to Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Atul Vaidya on Tuesday. Vaidya was sentenced to seven years imprisonment in the Gulberg Society massacre case linked to 2002 post Godhra riots in Ahmedabad. This is the first case of a convict getting regular bail in this[Read More…]
Delhi Golf Club accepts racism; apologises to Khasi woman for discriminating her
After reports of a Khasi woman being asked to leave the Delhi Golf Club for violating dress-code attracted huge backlash, the Delhi Golf Club Limited has issued a letter accepting its mistake. It has also tendered apologies to Tailin Lyngdoh and Nivedita Barthakur, an entrepreneur from Northeast India and Honorary[Read More…]
Grammy winner Rihanna tweets to world leaders for free education campaign
While the world knows pop-singer Rihanna for risqué music videos and striking fashion statements, she has been very socially active off stage. From fund-raising live performances to creating her own organisation to help terminally ill children, there is an incredible amount of charity work which she has done. Grammy award-winning[Read More…]
Viral Video: Was this US guard opening car’s left door for Mrs Modi?
Though Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his meeting with the United States President Donald Trump, a small video of the moment the two leaders met is going viral. As prime Minster Narendra Modi’s car stopped at the gate of White House, a small clip showed two guards waiting to[Read More…]
KK Venugopal likely to replace Mukul Rohatgi as Attorney General of India
K K Venugopal, senior advocate and constitutional expert likely to replace Mukul Rohatgi as the next Attorney General of India (AGI). As per TOI, after the Prime Minister’s return from three-nation tour, 86-year-old Venugopal to succeed Rohatgi as AGI. “His experience and stature in the Supreme Court and legal circles[Read More…]
PM Modi meets Trump: India and USA to strengthen trade and economic ties
Both PM Modi and US President Donald Trump swore to strengthen the Indo-U.S. economic partnership in a way which will be beneficial for both the countries. They also vowed to work towards solving the existing differences between the two. “On the economic side, the two sides had very productive discussions.[Read More…]
Trailer of Jackie Chan starrer ‘The Foreigner’ out
The trailer of Jackie Chan starrer The Foreigner is out. After playing good guy roles, seems like Jackie Chan is set to explore different type of character in his new film. The film is directed by Martin Campbell (Casino Royale). Former James Bond and Pierce Brosnan are also in the[Read More…]
Darjeeling crisis: GJM to burn 2011 Gorkha accord today
Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) supporters on Tuesday will burn copies of the landmark Gorkhaland Territorial Administration accord in a protest. The accord was signed on July 18, 2011 between the Centre, state and GJM that allows the semi-autonomous body to rule the hills. The programme of the burning of the[Read More…]