Haryana orders abolition of all posts lying vacant for past two years

Pradeep SharmaChandigarh, February 8As part economy measures ahead of the Haryana Budget, the BJP-JJP Government has decided to abolish all posts remaining vacant for the past two years.”All posts, whether newly-created or old, kept in abeyance or which remained unfulfilled/vacant for the past two years may be considered as deemed-abolished,”…

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Clashes break out between Chandigarh police and protesters demanding release of ‘Bandi Singhs’ at Mohali-Chandigarh border

Mohali, February 8 A high-voltage clash broke out on Wednesday between Chandigarh Police and protesters seeking release of ‘Bandi Singhs’ at Chandigarh-Mohali border. Protesters were moving towards Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s house and police had to use water cannons to stop them. Several chowks across Mohali were blocked by protesting…

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Adani issue: Group stocks register recovery, politics continues

Vibha Sharma Chandigarh, February 8 Politics over Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani continues to rage with the ruling BJP and the Opposition trading accusations and charges both inside and outside the Parliament following the Hindenburg Research report on the Adani Group and ensuing melt-down in its stocks on the Dalal…

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Trust of people my protective shield, Opposition’s abuses will have no impact: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, February 8 In a stinging attack on the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the trust reposed by crores of people was his protective shield which cannot be breached by abuse and allegations from his detractors. Replying to the debate on the Motion of Thanks…

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Trust of Indians my safety shield which your lies and accusations can’t destroy: PM Modi to Cong in Lok Sabha

Aditi Tandon New Delhi, February 8 Narendra Modi is a member of every Indian family and the trust of 140 crore Indians is his safety shield which your lies and accusations cannot destroy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said to the Congress in Lok Sabha a day after Rahul Gandhi accused…

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Trust of 140 crore Indians my safety shield which your lies and accusations can’t destroy: PM Modi to Cong in Lok Sabha

Aditi Tandon New Delhi, February 8 Narendra Modi is a member of every Indian family and the trust of 140 crore Indians is his safety shield which your lies and accusations cannot destroy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said to the Congress in Lok Sabha a day after Rahul Gandhi accused…

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Actual Covid infections in India 17 times higher than reported: BHU study

New Delhi, February 8 The actual Covid-19 infections in India may be around 17 times higher than the official figure, a study led by researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) suggests. According to government data, nearly 4.5 crore people in India have been infected with Covid-19 so far. However, the…

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Supreme Court issues notice to L-G, MCD House Pro tem presiding officer on AAP plea for early Delhi mayoral election

Satya Prakash New Delhi, February 8 The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the offices of Delhi Lt Governor and MCD House Pro tem presiding officer on a petition filed by AAP and its mayoral candidate Shelly Oberoi seeking directions for early mayoral election for the Municipal Corporation of…

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Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on PM, Adani links expunged from Lok Sabha records

New Delhi, February 8 The Lok Sabha Speaker has expunged the allegations Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani in his speech in the House on Tuesday. The expunging was notified at 12.30am on Wednesday, with the Speaker invoking the rule on…

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Supreme Court agrees to set up new Bench to hear review petition in Chhawla gangrape-murder case

Satya Prakash New Delhi, February 8 The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to set up a three-judge Bench to hear a petition filed by the Delhi Police seeking review of its verdict acquitting three men awarded death penalty for the gang-rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Delhi’s Chhawla…

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Supreme Court agrees to set up new bench to hear review plea in 2012 Chhawla gangrape case

New Delhi, February 8 The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to constitute a three-judge bench to consider a plea by Delhi Police for review of its verdict acquitting three death row convicts in the gang-rape and murder case of a 19-year-old girl in Delhi’s Chhawla area in 2012. A…

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Chinese spy balloons have targeted several countries, including India: Report

Washington, February 8 China has operated a fleet of spy balloons targeting several countries including India and Japan, a media report has said, days after the US military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft floating over sensitive installations in the country. US officials have briefed its friends and allies including…

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