Govt may give 1 month transition period for electronics import restrictions

The government is likely to provide a one-month transition period while implementing the policy to restrict the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers, announced on Thursday, government officials said on Friday. In a move that took the largest manufacturers of computers, including Dell, HP, and Apple, by surprise, the government on Thursday… Continue reading Govt may give 1 month transition period for electronics import restrictions

No plan to give autonomy to the National Statistical Commission: Centre

Amid the ongoing debate on the quality of official data, the government on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that it had no proposal to empower the National Statistical Commission (NSC) by bringing an enabling legislation.  In response to a question whether the government is planning to empower the NSC by insulating the selection… Continue reading No plan to give autonomy to the National Statistical Commission: Centre

VHP, Bajrang Dal give memorandum to Delhi Police over Muharram violence

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal submitted a memorandum to the police over Saturday’s clashes during Muharram processions in west Delhi, officials said. A senior police officer on Sunday said leaders and supporters of the two organisations submitted their memorandum at the Nangloi police station against the incident which left… Continue reading VHP, Bajrang Dal give memorandum to Delhi Police over Muharram violence

Aussies give guard of honour to Ashes legend in his last Test

England pacer Stuart Broad announces retirement from all forms of cricket Ashes 3rd Test Day 3: Rain in favour of England, hosts need 224 more to win Ashes 2nd Test preview: England to test Australia by pace at green Lord’s Ashes, 1st Test Day 3: Rain disrupts Bazball; England 28/2, lead by 35 Ashes: Root… Continue reading Aussies give guard of honour to Ashes legend in his last Test

Ramdas Athawale asks Nitish Kumar to give Mumbai oppn meet a slip

Union minister Ramadas Athawale on Saturday lamented the exit of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) from the NDA despite his good relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The RPI leader also expressed the view that the JD(U) leader, who has since been at the forefront of forging opposition unity, should skip the… Continue reading Ramdas Athawale asks Nitish Kumar to give Mumbai oppn meet a slip