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CBI files chargesheet against ex-Haryana CM Hooda, Cong leader Vora in AJL land allotment case

CBI files chargesheet against ex-Haryana CM Hooda, Cong leader Vora in AJL land allotment case

New Delhi (PTI) The CBI filed a chargesheet against former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress leader Motilal Vora Saturday in connection with the alleged irregularities in the re-allotment of an institutional plot in Panchkula, Haryana to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which is allegedly controlled by Congress leaders. The central agency, which filed […]

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BJP condemns protests by political groups against decision to convert J&K Bank into PSU

BJP condemns protests by political groups against decision to convert J&K Bank into PSU

Jammu (PTI): The BJP Friday condemned the propaganda launched by some Kashmir-based political and other socio-economic organisations against the State Administrative Council’s (SAC) decision to convert the J&K Bank into a PSU. It said there is an urgent need for transparency in the operation of the bank which has been under cloud for rising NPAs and […]

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US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers

US proposes changes to H1B visas; to be given to most skilled, highest paid foreign workers

Washington, Dec 1 (PTI) The Trump Administration on Friday proposed major changes to the H-1B application process, including a new rule requiring companies to electronically register their petitions in advance, aimed at awarding this popular American work visa to the most skilled and highest paid foreign workers. The H1B visa, popular among Indian IT companies and […]

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Buenos Aires, Dec 1 (PTI) Leaders of India, China and Russia have called for reforming multilateral institutions, including the UN and WTO, as they underscored the benefits of a multilateral trading system and an open world economy for global growth and prosperity during a trilateral meeting they held after a gap of 12 years. Prime Minister […]

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GDP growth slows to 3-quarter low of 7.1 pc in Q2

GDP growth slows to 3-quarter low of 7.1 pc in Q2

New Delhi, Nov 30 (PTI) India’s economy grew at 7.1 per cent in July-September, lowest in three quarters, but still remained ahead of China to retain the tag of the world’s fastest growing major economy. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices (2011-12) had grown at 6.3 per cent in July-September quarter of the last […]

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Former President George HW Bush dies at age 94

Former President George HW Bush dies at age 94

George HW Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him out of office after a single term, has died. He was 94. He also presided during the collapse of the Soviet […]

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Eight years of trial ends: Court convicts man in sodomy case, says offense was very painful to imagine

Eight years of trial ends: Court convicts man in sodomy case, says offense was very painful to imagine

Srinagar: After eight years of trial, the court on Friday convicted a man for sodomising a minor in Awantipora area of South Kashmir. The court of additional special mobile magistrate Awantipora after hearing Khurshid Ahmad, senior prosecuting officer and the counsel for the accsued, convicted a person namely javaid Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani […]

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Panchayat polls: Voting underway for 6th phase

Panchayat polls: Voting underway for 6th phase

Srinagar: Polling for the 6th phase of Panchayat elections is underway across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. The Polling began at 8 in the morning and will conclude at 2 in the afternoon. Voting for the 6th phase is being held at 3,174 polling stations with 410 in Kashmir and 2,764 in Jammu. 7,156 candidates are […]

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For strong Indo-Pak ties Pakistan has to be a secular state: Army Chief

For strong Indo-Pak ties Pakistan has to be a secular state: Army Chief

Pune: Amidst peace overtures from Islamabad, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said Friday Pakistan cannot stay together with India as long as it is an Islamic state and if they are willing to become secular, then there is an opportunity. While Rawat has expressed concerns over cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan, this is probably for […]

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No women for combat roles: Gen Rawat

No women for combat roles: Gen Rawat

Pune: Indian Army is not yet ready to have women in combat roles, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat said Friday. The Army chief said there are several other fields where the Army was thinking of inducting women. “We are not yet ready for that (women in combat roles) as facilities have to be created within… […]