In big setback for Cong, Scindia resigns from party; Sonia expels him
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) In a massive setback for the Congress, its prominent youth leader Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the party, pushing the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh into virtual collapse and signalling that he is likely to join hands with the BJP. On its part, the Congress expelled the party general secretary and […]
Crisis in MP: 19 MLAs of Congress resign
Bhopal, Mar 10 (PTI) As many as 19 MLAs of the ruling Congress in Madhya Pradesh, most of them believed to be loyal to expelled party leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday sent their resignation letters via e-mail to Raj Bhavan, sources said. “We have received resignations of 19 MLAs through e-mails with attachments,” a Raj […]
Non-local labourer found dead in south Kashmir village
Qazigund, Mar 10: Police on Tuesday recovered a dead body of a 30-year-old non-local labourer from a village in South Kashmir’s Qazigund area. Reports said that on Tuesday, locals spotted the body lying in a rented room in Wanpoh village of Qazigund and informed the Police Station concerned accordingly. A police officer said that soon […]
Trump has not been tested for coronavirus: White House
Washington, Mar 10 (PTI) President Donald Trump remains in excellent health and has not been tested for coronavirus, the White House has said, even though he was in contact with multiple lawmakers who have since gone into self-imposed quarantine due to their proximity to someone with the virus. White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham said […]
IAF aircraft brings back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) A military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) brought back 58 Indians from coronavirus-hit Iran on Tuesday, official said. The aircraft, a C-17 Globemaster, was sent to Tehran on Monday evening. About 2,000 Indians are living in Iran, a country that has witnessed increasing numbers of coronavirus cases […]
Coronavirus outbreak could cost global economy up to USD 2 trillion: UNCTAD
United Nations, Mar 10 (PTI) The coronavirus outbreak could cost the global economy up to USD 2 trillion this year, the UN’s trade and development agency said, warning that shock from the epidemic will cause a recession in some countries and depress global annual growth to below 2.5 per cent. “We envisage a slowdown in […]
Cong leader Scindia meets Shah
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday amid indications that he may join hands with the BJP to topple the Madhya Pradesh government. Sources said Scindia is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Legislators loyal to Scindia, who has been upset with the […]
Five family members killed as boulder falls on house in Udhampur
Udhampur, Mar 10: Five members of a family including three girls, a boy and a lady were killed after a residential house was hit by a boulder in Barmeen Khein Udhampur district during night, the police said. Official sources said that a loose rock rolled down through the house, killing five of the family members […]
35 MoUs worth Rs 2141 Crores inked with Gujrat businessmen: Govt
AHMADABAD, MARCH 9: Gujarati businessmen are successful worldwide and they should also explore the vast investment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir said, Girish Chandra Murmu, Lieutenant Governor, J&K, while addressing the captains of the industry from Gujarat during the interaction jointly organised by Confederation of Indian Industry(CCI) and Government of J&K in Ahmedabad. He informed […]
