India
Rupee Rises 5 Paise to 73.59 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
In a volatile trade, the local unit also touched a low of 73.64 against the American currency. On Friday, the rupee ended almost flat at 73.64, up 2 paise, against the US dollar.
Violence at Wistron Plant in Karnataka to Have Minor Impact on Apple's iPhone Production
"iPhone production will have minor impact due to the violence. Only the iPhone SE 2020 is being made by Wistron in its Kolar's plant. Enough stock is available in the market. Wistron has other plants in India where it may shift part of the production if i...
Man Held for Posting Objectionable Photos of PM Modi, UP CM Adityanath on Social Media, Say Police
The police registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and arrested the accused, who was sent to jail, the SP said.
Entire Garbage at Ghazipur Landfill Site Will Be Processed by December 2024, Says Gautam Gambhir
About 3,000 metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste at Ghazipur landfill site is being processed daily. So far about 3 lakh MT of legacy waste has been processed at the dump site, Gambhir said in a statement.
'Why 1,000 Cr New Parliament When Half of India is Hungry': Kamal Haasan Asks PM to 'Please Answer'
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the new Parliament building on December 10. However, the construction of the building has been shelved for now after the Supreme Court rapped the Union government for "moving forward aggressively" on the project even...
Here's How to Check Real-time PNR Status on WhatsApp
One need not worry about going to the internet to be updated about the PNR status anymore. An app developed by Mumbai-based startup Railofy aims to provide the users with convenient experience to search for PNR status and other train journey information l...
All You Need to Know about Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana for Girl Child
A depositor/parent is permitted to open only two accounts for up to two girl child. However, exception is made in case of twins/triplets, where third account is permitted.
Planning to Transfer EPF Balance to NPS Tier-1 Account? Here is What You Should Do
Under some provisions, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) allows EPF subscribers to transfer their funds to an NPS account.
Union Health Secretary Briefs Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Mysterious Disease Outbreak in Andhra's Eluru
The Centre had rushed a three-member team of medical experts to Eluru on December 8 after Naidu spoke with Health Minister Harsh Vardhan regarding the situation there.
Protesting Farmers Detained in Aligarh for Trying to Make Highway Toll Plazas Toll-free
A large number of protestors at Kurana village under Tappal police station have been taken into police custody and would be kept under detention till 11 pm, officials said.
Higher Education Commission to be Set up Next Academic Session, Says Top Govt Official
Talking about regulatory changes planned for the next year, he said bodies like UGC, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will get merged.
Ten Gold Trading Centres Back LBMA Drive To Tighten Regulations
The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said on Friday authorities in ten large trading centres had declared support for its initiative to improve regulation on issues such as money laundering and unethical sourcing of gold.
1971 India-Pakistan War: How Indian Navy Missile Boats Destroyed Vessels in Karachi
The Operation Trident conducted by the Indian Navy caused a blow to Pakistan and eventually resulted in India winning the 1971 war.
National Weightlifting Camp to Be Shifted from Patiala to Mumbai for Two Months
The weightlifting national camp has been moved from Patiala to Mumbai for two months to ensure that lifters train in higher temperatures that are anticipated at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
2 Delhi Police Officers Overseeing Security at Singhu Border Protests Test Positive for Covid-19
Two senior Delhi Police officers heading security arrangements at Singhu border where thousands of farmers have been camping for two weeks have tested positive for COVID-19, an officer said said on Friday. Both the DCP-rank officers are in isolation, he s...
What Would a Building Built After Trampling Democracy Represent: Congress on New Parliament
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said history would record that when farmers were fighting for their rights on the streets, PM Modi was busy laying the foundation stone of the new Parliament building.
