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Announcement of freebies by political parties will lead to economic disaster: Centre to SC

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that freebies promised by political parties before polls is an "economic disaster". The apex court suggested an expert body comprising representatives of Niti Ayog, Finance Commission, RBI, political parties and other stakeholders, should examine the pros and cons of freebies, while acknowledging that it is a serious issue.

Aug 3, 2022

Vadodara DPS drops mosque visit after Bajrang Dal threat

Vadodara DPS cancels mosque visit for students after Bajrang Dal threat

The Delhi Public School here, which had planned to take pre-primary students to a mosque on August 5, called off the trip after the Bajrang Dal activists threatened to stage a protest at the visiting site.

Aug 3, 2022

NOC issued, 3700 kg of explosives to be brought for Noida twin towers' demolition

The police late on Tuesday night granted permission to Edifice Company to bring explosives to Noida for the demolition of the Supertech twin towers on August 21. The height of both the Cyan and Apex towers of Supertech is 101-101 meters.

Aug 3, 2022

By 2024, road infrastructure in India will be similar to that of US: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday told the Rajya Sabha that by 2024, road infrastructure in India will be similar to that of the United States.

Aug 3, 2022

Swiggy introduces new "Moonlighting" policy for employees to make more money

On-demand delivery platform Swiggy on Wednesday introduced a new "Moonlighting" policy for its employees that will let them take up external projects to make more money.

Aug 3, 2022

Kerala rain wreaks havoc, toll reaches 13; Many districts under red alert

Heavy rain continued in Kerala on the fourth day also, though the intensity appeared to have lessened. The death toll has reached 13, and red alert has been sounded in three out of the 14 districts of the state.

Aug 3, 2022

Defying Beijing's warnings, US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan

Pelosi's Taiwan visit raises tension, China retorts with military exercises

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire.

Aug 3, 2022

J&K's power sector reformed; a boon for Valley

J&K's power sector reformed; 24x7 electricity in valley post abrogation of Article 370 [details]

J&K is self-reliant in every sector and the Centre has laid an unshakeable foundation of 'Naya Jammu and Kashmir' ever since the abrogation of Article 370. Take a look at the power reforms in J&K, which has changed the entire scenario.

Aug 3, 2022

Kamboj takes over as India's first woman Permanent Representative at UN

Who's Ruchira Kamboj? India's first woman Permanent Representative takes charge at UN

Ruchira Kamboj took over as India's Permanent Representative to the UN - the first woman to hold the position - on Tuesday after presenting her credentials to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Aug 3, 2022

Non-Muslim YouTuber's claim of entering Mecca triggers row

The claim by a Telugu YouTuber that he visited Islam's holiest site Mecca in Saudi Arabia has sparked a row with a section of netizens calling for action against him for violating the Saudi rules which do not permit a non-Muslim to enter the grand mosque.

Aug 3, 2022

NTR's daughter Uma Maheshwari cremated in Hyderabad

The last rites of K. Uma Maheswari, daughter of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) founder and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. T. Rama Rao, were performed here on Wednesday.

Aug 3, 2022

Building a brighter future through education; J&K govt's initiatives set new standards

J&K launches initiative to provide better governance in backward areas [here's how]

In a significant step, the J&K government orders that RBA category employees have to serve in backward areas for a minimum of seven years

Aug 3, 2022

Covid update: After a day of decline, India's tally rises to 17,135 infection, 47 deaths

India on Wednesday again reported a considerable rise at 17,135 new Covid infection in last 24 hrs, against 13,734 Covid cases reported on previous day, said Union Health Ministry.

Aug 3, 2022

Daily wage earner becomes 'billionaire' for few hours

Bihari Lal (45) a daily wage labourer who works at a brick kiln unit in Rajasthan, withdrew Rs 100 from his Jan Dhan account in Bank of India from a Jan Seva Kendra in his village. Minutes later, he received an SMS that showed a balance of Rs 2,700 crore in his account.

Aug 3, 2022

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi visit to Karnataka: Addressing internal party issues top priority

As the Karnataka Assembly elections near, top leaders of the national parties have started making a beeline to the state. On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are set to address the challenges their concerned parties are facing.

Aug 3, 2022

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Announcement of freebies by political parties will lead to economic disaster: Centre to SC

Vadodara DPS cancels mosque visit for students after Bajrang Dal threat

NOC issued, 3700 kg of explosives to be brought for Noida twin towers' demolition

By 2024, road infrastructure in India will be similar to that of US: Nitin Gadkari

Swiggy introduces new "Moonlighting" policy for employees to make more money

Kerala rain wreaks havoc, toll reaches 13; Many districts under red alert

Pelosi's Taiwan visit raises tension, China retorts with military exercises

J&K's power sector reformed; 24x7 electricity in valley post abrogation of Article 370 [details]

Who's Ruchira Kamboj? India's first woman Permanent Representative takes charge at UN

Non-Muslim YouTuber's claim of entering Mecca triggers row

NTR's daughter Uma Maheshwari cremated in Hyderabad

J&K launches initiative to provide better governance in backward areas [here's how]

Covid update: After a day of decline, India's tally rises to 17,135 infection, 47 deaths

Daily wage earner becomes 'billionaire' for few hours

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi visit to Karnataka: Addressing internal party issues top priority

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]