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New year gift to J&K: Centre lifts Lakhanpur Toll Plaza tax, J&K traders breathe a sign of relief

On Tuesday, December 31, the centre announced a lift in the state toll tax charged at the Lakhanpur toll post in Kathua district on the entry of goods into the state of J&K beginning January 1, 2020.

Dec 31, 2019

New Year 2020: Here are funny messages and quotes to share with your loved ones to bring a smile on their face

Happy New Year 2020: Here are some funny and hilarious messages along with resolutions which you can share with your loved ones, friends, colleagues and others through WhatsApp and Facebook.

Dec 31, 2019

Yogi govt identifies plots for mosque in Ayodhya

The Yogi Adityanath government has identified five plots in Mirzapur, Shamshuddinpur and Chandpur, all outside the "panchkosi parikrama".

Dec 31, 2019

Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn says he is in Lebanon, denies fleeing justice in Japan

Ghosn's abrupt departure marks the latest dramatic twist in a year-old saga that has shaken the global auto industry.

Dec 31, 2019

Here's a list of protest wave that swayed the world in 2019

From Hong Kong's seven-month-long protest to outrage against the contentious Citizenship law in India, scroll down to read about protests that hit the streets in 2019.

Dec 31, 2019

CBI raids 13 locations in J&K, NCR over illegal issuance of arms licence

The Jammu and Kashmir administration revoked individual gun licences that were issued between January 2017 and February 2018 on July 12, 2018, citing irregularities in the grant of licences.

Dec 31, 2019

CAA stir: Brahmin priests hit Kolkata streets to protest against Citizenship Act

Stressing that peace was a pre-requisite for development, the group said the enactment CAA and talks of NRC had caused violence across the nation.

Dec 31, 2019

Delhi Police transfers 32 inspectors including 2 ACPs ahead of Assembly elections

The transfers seem to have been made to oblige some officials who were not happy with their recent postings and transfers that took place a few days ago.

Dec 31, 2019

Dense fog in Delhi leads to 450 flight delays, 40 cancellations at IGIA

Dense fog and eventual poor visibility have caused flight delays and cancellations across north India in the past few days.

Dec 31, 2019

Govt proposes waiving carbon tax on coal to finance pollution-curbing equipment

Modi's office has proposed waiving the carbon tax of 400 rupees ($5.61) per tonne that was levied on the production and import of coal. The move seeks to improve the financial health of utilities and distribution companies.

Dec 31, 2019

Ola to deploy 'Safety Scouts' in 7 cities on New Year's Eve

The "Safety Scouts" comprise both male and female personnel who are specially trained by the company to help provide safety and mobility support to citizens.

Dec 31, 2019

Fire breaks out at PM Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi

Almost 9 fire tenders were rushed to the spot after fire was reported at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official house in New Delhi.

Dec 30, 2019

Beware: Not linking PAN-Aadhaar cards could turn financial transactions into nightmare

The deadline to link your PAN and Aadhaar card is here, so act now or face consequences.

Dec 30, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lays foundation stone of new CRPF headquarters in New Delhi

Speaking at the foundation laying ceremony of the CRPF Headquarters in New Delhi, Amit Shah said that he is more than happy to inaugurate the new headquarters of the World's largest and the bravest force.

Dec 30, 2019

Burari 'horror house' where bodies of 11 were found is now a diagnostic centre

The house came in news last year when bodies of seven women and four men were found on July 1. "I don't believe in superstitions," the owner of the diagnostic centre has said.

Dec 30, 2019