Alwar lynching case: District court convicts 4 out of 5; sentences to 7 yrs LIVE updates: Alert in 11 west UP districts in wake of Haryana violence As Manipur reels from violence, home minister Shah to visit the state today 6 killed in communal clashes in Haryana, 116 arrested: What we know so far Blinkit… Continue reading As tensions flare, Gurugram exercises caution; companies mandate WFH
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Twitter files appeal in Karnataka HC against order dismissing its plea
The single judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit had also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter in its judgement on June 30. (Photo: Bloomberg) Microblogging site Twitter (now X Corp) has approached the High Court of Karnataka against the earlier order of a single judge bench which had dismissed its… Continue reading Twitter files appeal in Karnataka HC against order dismissing its plea
Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP leader Sharad Pawar in his chamber at Parliament in a bid to break the deadlock in the house over the Manipur issue. While Dhankhar, who is also Rajya Sabha Chairman, has… Continue reading Dhankhar meets Kharge, Pawar to ease parliament deadlock on Manipur issue
NLC along with UP govt to set up 1,980 MW thermal plant for Rs 19,406 cr
The 1,980 MW plant will have three units of 660 MW each. The first phase of the project will start generating power by the end of this year, the statement said. NLC India Ltd has entered into a joint venture with the UP government to set up a thermal power plant at a cost… Continue reading NLC along with UP govt to set up 1,980 MW thermal plant for Rs 19,406 cr
Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote. (Photo: PTI) Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill which seeks to promote ease of business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 was… Continue reading Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of doing business
Cleveland no-hit for fourth time since start of 2021 season
The Major League Baseball organization in Cleveland has been no stranger to being no-hit during the past three seasons. Cleveland managed zero hits in a game Tuesday night for the fourth time since the start of the 2021 MLB season. Framber Valdez of the Astros celebrates after pitching a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians at… Continue reading Cleveland no-hit for fourth time since start of 2021 season
Rupee slips to near one month low after US downgrade, oil firms demand
The rupee depreciated 33 paise on Wednesday and settled at a nearly one-month low of Rs. 82.59 per US dollar due to demand for safe-haven currencies after the US’ credit rating was downgraded by Fitch from ‘AAA’ to ‘AA+’, citing an “expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years”. This led to risk… Continue reading Rupee slips to near one month low after US downgrade, oil firms demand
Check vacancy details, link to apply
IBPS SO 2023 notification out. Photo: Shutterstock The Common Recruitment Process for Specialist Officers in Participating Banks (CRP SPL-XIII for Vacancies of 2024–25) has been announced by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and the online application process has begun on ibos.in. Candidates can use the direct link to apply for these positions… Continue reading Check vacancy details, link to apply
Home loan EMI in affordable housing category up 20% in last 2 yrs: Anarock
Home loan EMIs for customers who bought properties less than Rs 40 lakh have gone up 20 per cent in the last two years due to a rise in mortgage rate, according to real estate consultant Anarock. The consultant pointed out that the affordable housing segment suffered the most during the COVID pandemic… Continue reading Home loan EMI in affordable housing category up 20% in last 2 yrs: Anarock
Portal launch for mortal remains transfer of Indians dying abroad on Thurs
The government will launch e-CARe (e-clearance for after life remains) portal on August 3 to facilitate swift transfer of mortal remains of Indian citizens who die abroad, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday. Nodal officers from the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) will monitor the portal 24X7. They will scrutinise applications and… Continue reading Portal launch for mortal remains transfer of Indians dying abroad on Thurs