ANI New Delhi, August 12 Within a short span of ten days, Postal department has sold more than 1 crore national flags, through its 1.5 lakh post offices as well as online, to citizens, informed the Ministry of Communications on Thursday. “Department of Posts (DoP) with its omnipresent network of…
View More Har Ghar Tiranga: Department of Posts sells over 1 crore national flags in 10 daysCategory: Latest News
Migrant labourer shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir
Chandigarh, August 12 A labourer from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists at Soadnara Sumbal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora in the early hours of Friday, police said. He was shifted to hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. The attack came three days ahead of India’s 75th…
View More Migrant labourer shot dead in Jammu and KashmirAfter India, S Africa resists pressure to cut ties with Russia
New Delhi, August 11South Africa has publicly pushed back at attempts of the US to cut ties with Russia, with its Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor stating in the presence of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that her country won’t be pushed around and many in Africa had more faith…
View More After India, S Africa resists pressure to cut ties with RussiaJeM attack on Rajouri Army camp raises several questions
Ajay BanerjeeNew Delhi, August 11The terror attack at an Army camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir today is the first such attack in four and a half years, and raises several questions.Earlier too, suicide bombers have attacked Army camps. On February 10, 2018, an Army camp at Sunjuwan…
View More JeM attack on Rajouri Army camp raises several questionsDr Raj Bahadur’s resignation accepted
Chandigarh, August 11The Punjab Government has accepted the resignation of Dr Raj Bahadur as the Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences.Sources in the Chief Minister’s office said the resignation had been sent to Governor Banwarilal Purohit for final approval. The resignation came in the wake of a controversy…
View More Dr Raj Bahadur’s resignation acceptedArmy camp attacked in Rajouri, 4 soldiers killed
Jammu, August 11Four soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were killed and two others were injured in a ‘fidayeen’ (suicide) attack as two militants tried to enter the Army camp in Parghal area of Darhal in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district in the wee hours today. Both the militants…
View More Army camp attacked in Rajouri, 4 soldiers killed3 girls kidnapped, raped in Delhi; police told to submit action taken report by August 14
New Delhi, August 11Three girls were allegedly kidnapped and raped after giving them beverages laced with sedatives in Rohini here, police said on Thursday.Four people, including two women, have been arrested in connection with this case, they said.The Delhi Commission of Women has sought from the police a detailed action…
View More 3 girls kidnapped, raped in Delhi; police told to submit action taken report by August 14Himachal rain fury: Two dead, shops and vehicles washed away, roads blocked
Shimla, August 11Heavy rain wreaked havoc in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday with two people being buried alive under debris following a landslide in Kullu district, while shops and vehicles were washed away and highways blocked by flash floods in other places.In Kullu, Chavelu Devi (55) and Kritika (17)…
View More Himachal rain fury: Two dead, shops and vehicles washed away, roads blockedKejriwal giving ‘perverse twist’ to debate on freebies: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
New Delhi, August 11Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for giving a “perverse twist” to the debate on freebies, saying the AAP leader’s comments are an attempt to create fears in the minds of the poor.A day after Kejriwal joined the debate…
View More Kejriwal giving ‘perverse twist’ to debate on freebies: FM Nirmala SitharamanPunjab Cabinet approves revision in sand rate, fixes MRP for gravel
Chandigarh, August 11The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday gave nod to revise rates of sand to Rs 9 per cubic feet and also fixed the maximum retail price of gravel at Rs 20 per cubic feet by amending the state’s mining policy. The Cabinet also approved a new policy for crusher…
View More Punjab Cabinet approves revision in sand rate, fixes MRP for gravelCorporate tax cut lowers tax intake by Rs 1.84 lakh-crore in 2 years
New Delhi, August 11 The Central exchequer has lost tax revenue worth nearly Rs 1.84 lakh-crore in two financial years due to lower rate of corporate tax announced by the government. The estimated shortfall due to this move was Rs 87,835 crore in 2019-20 and 96,400 crore in 2020-21, noted…
View More Corporate tax cut lowers tax intake by Rs 1.84 lakh-crore in 2 yearsAfter India, South Africa resists Western pressure to cut ties with Russia
New Delhi, August 11 South Africa has publicly pushed back at American attempts to cut off ties with Russia with its Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor stating in the presence of US Secretary of State Aniony Blinken that her country won’t be pushed around and many in Africa have more faith…
View More After India, South Africa resists Western pressure to cut ties with RussiaArjun Tendulkar seeks NoC from Mumbai, likely to play for Goa next season
New Delhi, August 11 Legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun is all set to leave Mumbai and in all likelihood will play his trade for south-western neighbours Goa in the next domestic season. The 22-year-old left-arm pacer, who has also been part of IPL franchise Mumbai Indians, have played two games…
View More Arjun Tendulkar seeks NoC from Mumbai, likely to play for Goa next seasonLanka Ex-President Leaves For Thailand After Visit Pass Expires: Report
Sri Lanka’s ousted president Gotabaya Rajapaksa left Singapore for Thailand after his short-term visit pass expired on Thursday, according to a media report. Read More | Source: NDTV News…
View More Lanka Ex-President Leaves For Thailand After Visit Pass Expires: ReportPunjab Government accepts Dr Raj Bahadur’s resignation as Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Chandigarh, August 11 The Punjab Government has accepted the resignation of Dr Raj Bahadur as Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office said the resignation has been sent to state Governor Banwari Lal Purohit for the final approval. The resignation comes in wake…
View More Punjab Government accepts Dr Raj Bahadur’s resignation as Vice-Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences