Ajay BanerjeeNew Delhi, June 14The ‘Agnipath’ recruitment policy for the armed forces announced today by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes a series of radical changes, including induction of more women and change in composition of certain British-era regiments which have soldiers only from specific castes.No caste-based selectionThe all-India selection to…
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21.7% posts vacant, PM Narendra Modi wants 10 lakh to get government jobs in 18 months
Aditi TandonNew Delhi, June 14Amid mounting joblessness and tardy recruitment drives, PM Narendra Modi today ordered government departments to employ 10 lakh persons over 18 months in mission mode.The PMO said Modi undertook a review of the status of human resources across departments and ministries and ordered for recruitment of…
View More 21.7% posts vacant, PM Narendra Modi wants 10 lakh to get government jobs in 18 monthsAgnipath unveiled: Radical recruitment changes, now soldiers to be inducted for 4 years
Ajay Banerjee New Delhi, June 14 The ‘Agnipath’ recruitment policy for the armed forces announced today by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes a series of radical changes, including induction of more women and change in composition of certain British-era regiments which have soldiers only from specific castes. No…
View More Agnipath unveiled: Radical recruitment changes, now soldiers to be inducted for 4 years36 cases against Lawrence Bishnoi in 12 years, convicted in six
Faridkot, June 14The police have prepared a database of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his Canada-based aide Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, after the latter reportedly claimed responsibility for Sidhu Moosewala’s murder.As per the dossier of criminal cases prepared by the police here, while Bishnoi has been involved in as…
View More 36 cases against Lawrence Bishnoi in 12 years, convicted in sixAAP accuses Kiran Bedi of hurting Sikh sentiments at book launch ; former IPS officer says don’t misread, seeks forgiveness
Chandigarh, June 14The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday accused former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community at a book launch event in Chennai.Seeking “forgiveness” Kiran Bedi tweeted, “I have highest regards for my community. I am a devotee of Baba Nanak Dev…
View More AAP accuses Kiran Bedi of hurting Sikh sentiments at book launch ; former IPS officer says don’t misread, seeks forgiveness3rd T20: Clinical India keep series alive with 48-run win over South Africa
Visakhapatnam, June 14 India ticked all the boxes when it mattered the most and crushed South Africa by 48 runs in the must-win third T20 International to stay alive in the five-match series here on Tuesday. Yuzvendra Chahal (3/20) and Harshal Patel (4/25) led the way with the ball after…
View More 3rd T20: Clinical India keep series alive with 48-run win over South Africa50 cops, 2 bulletproof vehicles, 12 ‘escort’ vehicles to ensure Lawrence Bishnoi’s security: Punjab police to Delhi court
Bathinda, June 14 A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed Punjab Police to arrest gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. Lawrence Bishnoi’s lawyer Vishal Chopra said if Lawrence was taken to Punjab, his life would be in danger and he could also be…
View More 50 cops, 2 bulletproof vehicles, 12 ‘escort’ vehicles to ensure Lawrence Bishnoi’s security: Punjab police to Delhi courtChina lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded Indian professionals, families
Beijing, June 14 China has announced plans to provide visas to Indian professionals and their families stranded in India for over two years following the strict visa restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Separately, China is also processing requests of thousands of Indian students studying in Chinese…
View More China lifts two-year Covid visa ban on Indians; to allow return of stranded Indian professionals, familiesBCCI hits Jackpot: IPL Media Rights deal fetches Rs 48,390 crore revenue; Viacom18 ends Disney Star’s monopoly
New Delhi, June 14The BCCI on Tuesday reaffirmed its status as a cricketing behemoth by securing one of the biggest broadcast deals in the history of the sport, fetching an eye-popping Rs 48,390 crore (USD 6.20 billion) through IPL media rights for a five-year period, starting 2023.While Disney Star retained…
View More BCCI hits Jackpot: IPL Media Rights deal fetches Rs 48,390 crore revenue; Viacom18 ends Disney Star’s monopolySome relief for Northwest as temperatures come down; widespread rain expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from June 16 to 18
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, June 14Reeling under persistent heatwave, the Northwest on Tuesday experienced some relief as temperatures came down. The IMD said scattered to widespread rains are expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between June 16 and 18, predicting a gradual fall in maximum temperatures by 2-3 degrees C…
View More Some relief for Northwest as temperatures come down; widespread rain expected over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi from June 16 to 18Sidhu Moosewala murder case: Punjab police seek transit remand of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
Chandigarh, June 14 Punjab police on Tuesday demanded transit remand of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi for questioning him in Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder case. The request has been submitted in Delhi’s Patiala House court. In yet another development, Mohali police and AGTF on Tuesday arrested two active members of…
View More Sidhu Moosewala murder case: Punjab police seek transit remand of gangster Lawrence BishnoiSidhu Moosewala’s murder: Delhi court allows Punjab police to formally arrest gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
New Delhi, June 14 A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed the Punjab Police to formally arrest gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in connection with their probe into the Punjabi singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Moosewala was shot dead on May 29 by unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Mansa district. The Punjab Police counsel…
View More Sidhu Moosewala’s murder: Delhi court allows Punjab police to formally arrest gangster Lawrence BishnoiSidhu Moosewala’s murder: Punjab police likely to produce Lawrence Bishnoi in Mansa court on Wednesday
New Delhi, June 14 A team of Punjab Police is bringing Lawrence Bishnoi to Mansa after a Delhi court on Tuesday allowed the state force to formally arrest the gangster in connection with their probe into the Punjabi singer-turned-politician Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Lawrence Bishnoi is likely to be presented…
View More Sidhu Moosewala’s murder: Punjab police likely to produce Lawrence Bishnoi in Mansa court on WednesdayPresidential election: Mamata Banerjee meets Sharad Pawar; NCP chief remains top choice for Opposition camp
Aditi TandonNew Delhi, June 14Trinamool Congress president Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called on Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar at his residence here to discuss the July 18 Presidential election and attempt to convince the Maratha strongman, who remains the top choice of the opposition camp.Banerjee’s first halt, upon arrival…
View More Presidential election: Mamata Banerjee meets Sharad Pawar; NCP chief remains top choice for Opposition campTwo Haryana-based associates of Lawrance Bishnoi, Goldy Brar nabbed from Mohali
Mohali, June 14 In a major breakthrough, Mohali police and AGTF have arrested two active members of gang operated by Lawrence Bishnoi and Canada based gangster Goldy Brar. Mohali SSP Vivek Sheel Soni said that the arrested persons are Gagandeep Singh alias Gaagi s/o Malkit Singh and Gurpreet Singh alias…
View More Two Haryana-based associates of Lawrance Bishnoi, Goldy Brar nabbed from Mohali