India
Budget 2020: Information and Broadcasting Ministry Allocation Increased by Over Rs 310 Crore
The allocation to Prasar Bharati remained at Rs 2889.36 crore, same as the revised estimate of 2019-20.
Nation-wide Strike Impacts Banking Services at PSU Banks
Many banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), had informed customers in advance that operations may be impacted to some extent due to the strike.
New Tax Regime, Lofty Growth Dream and a Tall Disinvestment Aim: FM's $5-Trillion Economy Journey Begins With Thousand Small Steps
The minister introduced new slabs and reduced the tax rate for different sections of individual income up to Rs 15 lakh per annum if a taxpayer chooses to give up exemptions and deductions.
Indian Economy Experienced Abrupt Slowdown in 2019 But It's Not in Recession: IMF
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the drag was due to major reform measures such as GST and demonetisation.
Bajrang Dal Says Jamia Shooter Not its Member, Condemns Violence
Tension spiralled in Jamia Nagar on Thursday after the class 12 student from Jewar town in Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh fired a pistol at a group of anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) protesters, injuring a Jamia Millia Islamia student...
All Ports on Constant Vigil to Prevent Coronovirus Spread: Shipping Ministry
Advisories issued to shipping liners suggest crews to follow certain guidelines for all ports of calls and not just for China ports as it has turned into a global emergency.
Security Forces Given Free Hand to Deal With Terrorism: President Kovind
In an address at a joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, the president touched on key foreign policy and military related issues and asserted that the world will witness an inclusive, prosperous, capable and powerful 'New India' in this decade.
AISSEE Result 2020: Sainik School Announces Result for Entrance Exam at sainikschooladmission.in
All the students who appeared for the AISSEE 2020 can check their results on the official website sainikschooladmission.in
Jamia Firing: Home Minister Amit Shah Says Culprit Won't Be Spared, Probe Transferred to Crime Branch
Jamia Nagar remained tense through much of Thursday after the man fired a pistol at a group of people protesting against the CAA, injuring a Jamia Millia Islamia student before walking away while waving the firearm above his head and shouting "Yeh lo aaza...
Visva-Bharati University Bans All Staff from Speaking to Press, Teachers Protest Move
The order came days after two videos, which surfaced on social media, made public university Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty's remarks related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and a "cryptic threat" to troublemakers on campus.
Congress-ruled Chhattisgarh Passes Anti-CAA Resolution, Likely to Soon Table Motion in Assembly
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel also wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making a formal appeal in this regard.
Kasab's Cell Led to Construction Cost of Barrack in Arthur Road Jail Doubling to Rs 4.49 Crore, Says Official
After the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, most of the funds sanctioned for the barrack were used to build a high security cell for Ajmal Kasab.
3 Men Handed Death Penalty for Rape and Murder of Dalit Woman in Telangana
The body of the 30-year old woman, with her throat slit and stab marks, was found in Lingapur mandal of Kumram Bheem-Asifabad district on November 25 last year, a day after the offence.
'Even if We Win, We Won't Accept Victory': At Delhi Rally, Rajnath Refuses to Ride to Power on Hatred
The senior BJP eader also sought to address the concerns of Muslims over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and said bona fide citizens would remain unaffected under the new law.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Wants Equipment to Detect Drones from Pakistan
The issue was discussed during a meeting convened by CM Amarinder Singh with Congress MPs from both the Houses and to discuss budget proposals for the next fiscal and issues pending with the Centre, a government statement said.
Political Leaders Need Not be Educated, UP Minister Tells School Children in Sitapur
Singh, an Apna Dal legislator, also criticised 'educated people' who taunted ministers who had not studied beyond Class 10, saying these 'educated persons' often created a 'bad atmosphere'.