Global recession looming large; cautions Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman
Dubai(PTI): There is “quite a good chance” of a global recession late this year or next year, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has warned, citing a general lack of preparedness among economic policymakers. Speaking at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Krugman said it was unlikely that just “one big thing” would prompt an economic downturn. […]
After ‘tip off’ about militants presence, forces lay siege over Rafiabad Baramulla
By Bilal Ahmad Sopore: Government forces on Wednesday laid siege over Rafiabad village of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and sealed all entry and exit points. According to SSP Sopore Javid Iqbal the cordon and search operation in the area after specific inputs about militants presence in the area. The operation is jointly being conducted by Army’s […]
Married couple found dead in Rohtak house
Chandigarh (PTI) A married couple was found murdered Wednesday at their house in Haryana’s Rohtak district, police said. Ashok (36) and Sonia (32), who were married for six years, were found murdered at their house in Kath Mandi of Ram Nagar area, Rohtak DSP (Headquarters) Tahir Hussain said. According to him, police were informed about […]
Withdraw notices to NHM employees, absorption capacity in Health Department very high: Shah Faisal urges Gov’t
Srinagar: Former bureaucrat Shah Faisal on Wednesday asked government to withdraw notices issued to protesting NHM employees and said that the absorption capacity in Health Department is very high. Faisal took to social networking website Facebook to put forward suggestion to end the month long dead lock between government and NHM employees that has critically […]
CAG report on Rafale raises concerns on Letter of Comfort over sovereign guarantee
New Delhi, (PTI) The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), in its report on the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, has highlighted the drawbacks of settling for a ‘Letter of Comfort’ rather than a sovereign guarantee by the French government. The report, tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, noted that the 2007 UPA deal included a 15 […]
CBI registered corruption cases against over 4,100 govt employees in last 3 yrs: Govt
New Delhi, (PTI) Over 4,100 government employees were booked in corruption cases registered by the CBI in the last three years, Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said Wednesday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has informed that 1,767 corruption cases have been registered against 4,123 public servants during 2016, 2017 and 2018, he said […]
Rajasthan govt introduces 5 pc quota bill for protesting Gujjars, 4 other castes
Jaipur (PTI): The Rajasthan government Wednesday introduced a bill in the Assembly to give a five per cent quota in jobs and educational institutes to Gujjars and four other communities agitating for it. The government introduced the Rajasthan Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutes in the State and of Appointments and Posts in Services […]
3 Indian-Americans convicted in multi-million dollar money-laundering scheme
New York (PTI): Three Indian-Americans are among six people convicted for their role in a two-year multi-million dollar money-laundering scheme, the US Justice Department has said. Ravinder Reddy Gudipati, 61; Harsh Jaggi, 54 and Neeru Jaggi, 51, all from Laredo, Texas, were convicted of a money laundering conspiracy following a five-week jury trial. Along with the […]
Cop duped of Rs 13 lakh by woman in Thane
Thane, Feb 13(PTI) A32-year old lady police naik here in Maharashtra was allegedly duped of Rs 13.81 lakh by a woman who promised to get her a flat in an elite housing complex and an overseas job for her husband, police said on Wednesday. The complainant said she met the accused, identified as Deepali, a resident […]
Ten students injured in mysterious blast in Pulwama
Srinagar: At least ten students of class 10th were injured in a mysterious blast inside private school in Narbal area of Kakpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. Reports reaching GNS said that a mysterious blast occurred inside the private school Falahi-i-Milat at Narbal, Kakpora. A police officer told GNS that the […]
