World Bank cancels $100m loan to Pakistan
Islamabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The World Bank has cancelled a $100 million loan approved for a natural gas efficiency project, citing a lack of interest on the part of a Pakistani gas distribution company. The…
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Pakistan lifts ‘undeclared’ ban on Indian cotton imports
Islamabad, Dec 8 (IANS) Pakistan has lifted an “undeclared” ban on imports of ginned cotton from India, pledging to strictly implement all phytosanitary and other conditions governing the fibre’s imports on future shipments coming in…
England post 196/2 at tea
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) England posted 196/2 at tea on the first day of their fourth cricket Test match against India here on Thursday. England’s batting charge was led by debutant Keaton Jennings who cracked…
Modi defends note ban, promises long-term gains
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) A month after demonetisation triggered an unprecedented cash crunch in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday defended his decision saying it will lead to long-term gains. “I always…
Pakistan wants ‘result-oriented’ dialogue with India
Islamabad, Dec 8 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday said any dialogue with India should lead to “ultimate resolution” of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions. Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, responding to…
Indian equities surge on positive global cues
Mumbai, Dec 8 (IANS) Indian equity markets surged during the mid-afternoon session on Thursday as positive global cues, coupled with an appreciating rupee and value buying, buoyed investors’ sentiments. The key Indian indices traded with…
Sack Parsekar for Goa alliance’s sake, says MGP
Panaji, Dec 8 (IANS) A BJP ally in Goa on Thursday demanded Laxmikant Parsekar be sacked and a new Chief Minister appointed if the party wanted the ruling alliance to continue. “Parsekar has been imposed…
Nothing but hardship in month of demonetisation: Kerala minister
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 8 (IANS) A month after the demonetisation process began, there has been nothing but hardship and for this Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have to answer to the people, said Kerala Finance Minister…
Parliament deadlock due to opposition’s anti-democratic attitude: Javadekar
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Saying that the government’s efforts to end the logjam in Parliament had gone in vain, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday blamed the opposition’s “anti-democratic attitude” for the deadlock. “There…
Demonetisation a foolish decision, says Rahul
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation was not a “bold but a foolish decision”. Gandhi said the concept of Paytm — an e-wallet…
Gunfight rages, mobile phones suspended in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 8 (IANS) Mobile phone services were suspended in parts of Kashmir on Thursday as a fierce gunfight raged between militants and security forces in the southern district of Anantnag. Though there was no…
Demonetisation has made rich richer: Yechury
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Dubbing demonetisation a “man-made disaster”, CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said it had only made the rich richer at the cost of the poor. He also said that…
Triple Talaq unconstitutional, rules High Court
Allahabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ruled that Triple Talaq was unconstitutional. A high court bench said the concept violated human rights and that personal law of any community cannot be…
Ashton Carter to discuss India’s position as ‘major defence partner’
New York, Dec 8 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has said that he will discuss with Indian officials the impact of India being conferred the status of a “major defence partner” as the two…
Parliament to observe holiday on December 12
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Though divided over the demonetisation debate, Lok Sabha members on Thursday united to declare a holiday on December 12, giving themselves an extended four-day weekend. Lok Sabha members on Wednesday…
Airtel launches free voice calling packs
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Bharti Airtel on Thursday launched two new bundled packs for its prepaid customers with free voice calling and substantial data benefits, the company said. “Priced at Rs 145, the pack…
Demonetisation has killed over 90 people: Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over demonetisation, saying it had killed over 90 people. “One month since demonetisation was announced. More than 90…
Lok Sabha Speaker warns protesting members
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Thursday warned of “harsh steps” if opposition members did not stop protesting and disrupting others who were speaking. “It is not proper to come…
Government transactions in Tripura to go online
Agartala, Dec 8 (IANS) All government transactions and payments in Tripura will go online from January 1, a top official said on Thursday. “The government has taken initiatives to make all government transactions and payments…
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for a second time on Thursday over the issue of demonetisation — till 2 p.m. Soon after the house assembled at 12, opposition members began…