EV Policy subsidy to continue till new one notified: Delhi minister

Delhi’s electric vehicle policy has so far achieved around 86 per cent of its measures and targets, the transport department said in May. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Monday announced that subsidy benefits under the existing Electric Vehicle Policy will continue till a new one gets notified. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy,… Continue reading EV Policy subsidy to continue till new one notified: Delhi minister

Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

A group of protesting employees of private bus operators contracted by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on Monday sought permanent jobs in the civic-run transporter. Addressing a press conference, they said those who cannot be absorbed permanently must be taken on contract, adding that they sought ‘samaan kam, samaan dam’, or… Continue reading Mumbai’s BEST stir to continue as bus staff seek permanent jobs, equal pay

ASI team to continue survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex today in Varanasi

As the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) continues its scientific survey of the Gyanvapi complex, an advocate representing the Hindu side, said on account of the fifth Monday of the ongoing ‘Sawan’month, there could be a small delay in starting the survey today. Today is the fourth day of the ongoing survey by… Continue reading ASI team to continue survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex today in Varanasi

RBI may continue to hold rate amid concern over inflation: Experts

The Reserve Bank is likely to continue with the pause on the key interest rate at its upcoming monetary policy review, as concerns on the inflation front and keeping the borrowing cost stable to maintain the economic growth momentum persist, said experts. The RBI Governor-headed six-member Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) meeting is scheduled… Continue reading RBI may continue to hold rate amid concern over inflation: Experts

Internet ban to continue in Haryana’s Nuh till August 8, govt announces

Haryana government on Sunday announced that mobile internet services will remain suspended in the Nuh district till August 8. The order passed by the Haryana Home Secretary stated that the conditions in the district remain critical and tense. “Whereas, it has been brought to my notice by Deputy Commissioner Nub that the… Continue reading Internet ban to continue in Haryana’s Nuh till August 8, govt announces

ASI conducts scientific survey of Gyanvapi for 2nd day, to continue on Sun

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Saturday examined the central hall of the Gyanvapi mosque on the second day of the scientific survey to determine if the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple. Five members from the Muslim side were also present during the survey, after having stayed… Continue reading ASI conducts scientific survey of Gyanvapi for 2nd day, to continue on Sun

Wet spell to continue in Himachal till Aug 11; heavy rains forecast for Sun

Representative Image (Photo: ANI Twitter) The wet spell in Himachal Pradesh is likely to continue till August 11, the MeT office here said while issuing a yellow alert for heavy rains on Sunday. Light to heavy rains lashed parts of the hill state on Friday and Saturday, the weather department added. In… Continue reading Wet spell to continue in Himachal till Aug 11; heavy rains forecast for Sun

India supports UN efforts to continue Black Sea Grain Initiative: Kamboj

India’s permanent representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that India supports the efforts made by the UN Secretary-General in continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative. While addressing the United Nations Security Council, Kamboj said, “India supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General in continuing the Black Sea Grain Initiative and hopes… Continue reading India supports UN efforts to continue Black Sea Grain Initiative: Kamboj

Indian men’s team beats Netherlands 2-1 in Spain, continue good run

Hardik Singh (8) of India with teammates. PTI Photo The Indian men’s hockey team notched up a 2-1 win over reigning FIH Hockey Pro League champions Netherlands 2-1 in the third-fourth placing match here at the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament on Sunday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (15th) and Dilpreet Singh… Continue reading Indian men’s team beats Netherlands 2-1 in Spain, continue good run

IOA asks Randhir to continue as OCA’s acting president, will helm Asiad

India’s veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh will be in charge of the Olympic Council of Asia during the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after the International Olympic Committee refused to recognise the recent election at OCA. The IOA has asked Randhir to continue discharging his duties as the acting president of the… Continue reading IOA asks Randhir to continue as OCA’s acting president, will helm Asiad