Calcutta HC Port Blair bench fines Lt Guv of Andamans, suspends chief secy

In a significant development, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra was suspended while Lt. Governor DK Joshi fined Rs 5 lakh (which he has to bear from his own fund) on Thursday for not complying with an earlier order by the Port Blair bench of the Calcutta High Court on releasing benefits… Continue reading Calcutta HC Port Blair bench fines Lt Guv of Andamans, suspends chief secy

Minor not opposed to closure report in case against WFI chief, court told

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh The minor wrestler, who accused outgoing WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, on Tuesday did not oppose the Delhi Police’s closure report in court, the public prosecutor said. The alleged victim and her father, who recorded their statement before Additional Sessions Judge Chhavi… Continue reading Minor not opposed to closure report in case against WFI chief, court told

Paytm Chief Vijay Shekhar seeks PLI scheme for payment segment devices

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder, Chairman & CEO – One97 Communications (Paytm) Fintech company One97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand, wants the government to bring payment segment devices under the production-linked incentive scheme to boost local production, a top company official said on Monday. Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said… Continue reading Paytm Chief Vijay Shekhar seeks PLI scheme for payment segment devices

Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief Kharge

“While Manipur faced turmoil, the Modi government appeared indifferent,” he said on Twitter while asserting that the divide between communities was “deeply concerning”. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday alleged that the Narendra Modi government was “indifferent” to the pain and anguish of the people of violence-hit Manipur. The Congress chief said MPs… Continue reading Modi govt indifferent to pain, anguish of Manipur people: Cong chief Kharge