ESIC to provide cash benefit during job loss
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Taking cognizance of lack of long-term jobs, the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday said it has rolled out a scheme to financially support those who lost their jobs…
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Articles 370, 35-A must go, says Bhagwat
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Amid the raging debate, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that Articles 370 and 35-A of the Constitution, which give special status to Jammu and Kashmir, must go. “Our…
Politics of quota is problem, not reservation: Bhagwat
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Asserting that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) always supported reservation system, its chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said that reservation was not a problem, but the problem was the politics…
Asia Cup: India restrict Pakistan to low total
Dubai, Sep 19 (IANS) Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and part-time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav took three wickets each as India restricted Pakistan to a paltry 162 in their Group A clash of the Asia Cup cricket tournament…
Ghani concerned over growing IS presence in Afghanistan
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani expressed concern over the growing presence of Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Afghanistan at his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday. According to…
India reiterates commitment to Afghan-led peace process
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India reiterated its commitment and support to Kabul’s efforts towards an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process at a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President…
Pakistan court orders release of Sharif, daughter, son-in-law
Islamabad, Sep 19 (IANS) The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the release of jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Muhammad Safdar, providing them huge relief and prompting celebrations…
Yes Bank CEO Rana Kapoor’s tenure to end on Jan 31, 2019
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided against extending the tenure of Yes Bank’s MD and CEO Rana Kapoor beyond January 31, 2019. According to Yes Bank’s statement on Wednesday,…
UK Foreign Secretary in Myanmar to discuss Rohingya crisis
Naypyidaw, Sep 19 (IANS) British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday on his first official visit to the country for discussions expected to include the Rohingya refugee crisis and the jailing of…
Bengaluru tops among Asian cities for technology enterprises
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Bengaluru is the best location in Asia for technology companies to operate, said a Colliers International report. It is followed by Singapore and Shenzhen (China) in terms of starting and…
Shah meets party leaders, no breakthrough on Goa leadership
Panaji, Sep 19 (IANS) The BJP’s quest to find a replacement for ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar met with a setback on Wednesday as a meeting of top state BJP officials with party President Amit…
Sewer worker’s death: Rahul says PM’s Swachh Bharat a hollow slogan
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the “tragic death” of sewer worker Anil in west Delhi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said “PM’s Swachh Bharat is a hollow slogan,…
BSE, NSE get SEBI nod to launch commodity derivatives trade
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) India’s leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have received the securities market regulator SEBI’s approval to offer platforms for commodity derivatives trade from October 1, 2018. The exchanges would begin trading…
Kerala Police questions rape-accused bishop for 7 hours
Kochi (Kerala), Sep 19 (IANS) Kerala Police on Wednesday questioned Bishop Franco Mulakkal accused of raping a nun for seven hours and asked him to report back on Thursday morning, said a police official. The…
PIL on EVM: Bombay HC for notices to EC, Centre, Maharashtra
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) In a significant development, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered issue of notices to the Election Commission, Maharashtra State Election Commission (M-SEC) and two public sector makers of electronic voting…
Amid trade war, India looks to resume oil meal export to China
By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Sep 19 (IANS) Amid the ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington, an Indian business delegation on Wednesday held talks with Chinese oil meal importers as New Delhi looks to resume…
Trade tensions dent indices; equities slip for third consecutive day
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) Broadly negative global cues on the back of escalation in trade tensions dragged the key Indian equity indices into the red on Wednesday. Additionally, heavy selling pressure in banking, healthcare and…
Pandya suffers acute lower back injury
Dubai, Sep 19 (IANS) The BCCI has issued an update on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was stretchered off the field following a lower back injury during the match against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup…
India committed to Afghan-led peace process: Modi
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) India on Wednesday reiterated its commitment and support to the Afghanistan government’s efforts towards an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace and reconciliation process. The two countries also agreed to strengthen…
Salaries of Gujarat MLAs go up by Rs 45,000 a month
Gandhinagar, Sep 19 (IANS) The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill proposing to hike the salaries of legislators, Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Leader of Opposition by at least Rs 45,000 a month….