Bill to supersede MCI introduced in LS
New Delhi: The Government Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill providing for supersession of Medical Council of India for a period of two years with effect from September 26, 2018. The Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was introduced by Health Minister Harsh Vardhan in the lower house to replace an Ordinance promulgated […]
Global warming: India could face productivity loss equivalent to 34 million jobs in 2030
United Nations: India is projected to lose 5.8 per cent of working hours in 2030, a productivity loss equivalent to 34 million full-time jobs, due to global warming, particularly impacting agriculture and construction sectors, a report by the UN labour agency said. The International Labour Organization (ILO) released its report ‘Working on a Warmer Planet […]
Taliban set terms for all-Afghan peace summit set for July
No official Afghan government representation in the meeting
Islamabad: A surprise announcement by President Donald Trump seemed to accelerate the expected time frame for US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan ahead of an all-Afghan peace summit planned for July 7-8 in Qatar. The gathering apparently will be held on Taliban terms as there will be no official Afghan government representation. Trump told Fox News […]
Killer roads in JK consume 35 more lives
Govt announces another probe, fails to offer solutions to daily mishaps
Govt announces another probe, fails to offer solutions to daily mishaps
Amid tight vigil Amarnath Yatra begins
Guv Malik participates in 'Pratham Pooja'
Guv Malik participates in ‘Pratham Pooja’
Separatist movement, militancy in J-K won’t be tolerated: Amit Shah
Peace with those who respect India’s borders
Peace with those who respect India’s borders
Inching closer: India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners
New Delhi: India and Pakistan Monday exchanged lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their respective custody as per provision of a 2008 agreement. The lists of prisoners were exchanged through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the External Affairs Ministry said. “India handed over lists of 256 Pakistan civilian prisoners and 99 […]
‘Dangal’ actor initiates mêlée with decision to quit Bollywood
Mumbai: “Dangal” star Zaira Wasim’s decision to quit her career on grounds that it was interfering in her faith propelled her to the centre of intense debate on Monday with politicians, industry insiders and others speaking out, some backing her and others criticising her for giving “fodder to bigots”. The Kashmir-born teen, who touched a […]