India on way to become third largest economy: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) India today stands out as a fast-growing economy and will soon be the third-largest in the world, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Addressing students at the Delhi School of Economics here, she said, India stands distinctly on its feet because of its economic strength. “What is making us […]
LG Sinha inaugurates Jhiri Mela, urges people to follow Baba Jittos path of selfless service
Jammu, Nov 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the 10-day annual Jhiri Mela on the outskirts of Jammu city. Every year around 10-12 lakh devotees, mainly from Jammu region, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, visit the fair to commemorate the sacrifice of Baba Jittoo, who gave up his life […]
No need for countersignature of transfer certificates: CBSE tells schools
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all schools to ensure that no requests for countersignature of transfer certificates (TCs) are sent to headquarters or regional offices, according to officials. The Board had earlier discontinued the practice of countersignature of the TCs from one CBSE-affiliated school to another. […]
SC asks Centre to file comprehensive reply on pleas challenging online gaming law
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to file a comprehensive reply on petitions challenging an online gaming law which prohibits “online money games”, and bars banking services and advertising related to them. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan was informed that the Centre […]
Ex-managing director of J-K Cooperative Development Ltd convicted for forgery
Srinagar, Nov 4 (PTI) A court in Jammu and Kashmir has convicted a 93-year-old former managing director of J-K Cooperative Central Land Development Limited for forging his date of birth to extend service. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has secured the conviction of the former MD Mohammad Shafi Banday for […]
Mini bus overturns in Rajouri; many students among 28 injured
Rajouri/Jammu, Nov 4 (PTI) At least 28 persons, mostly students, were injured when a mini bus overturned on a highway in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The bus was on its way to Rajouri town when the driver lost control resulting in the accident near Thandikassi, the officials said. Rescuers […]
SC concerned over misuse of POCSO cases, says awareness needed
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) The POCSO act is being being misused in cases of marital discord and consensual relationships between adolescents, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while stressing the need to spread awareness in boys and men about its legal provisions. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan was hearing […]
India’s top 1% grew its wealth by 62% since 2000: G20 report
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) India’s richest 1 per cent expanded its wealth by 62 per cent between 2000 to 2023, according to a report commissioned by the South African Presidency of the G20. The study, led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz, warns that global inequality has reached “emergency” levels, threatening democracy, economic stability, and […]
J&K bureau chief of The Week, Tariq Bhat, dies of cardiac arrest
Srinagar, Nov 4 : Senior Journalist and J&K Bureau Head of The Week, Tariq Ahmad Bhat died of cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning at his home in Srinagar. One of the family members said that Bhat complained of chest pain today morning and he was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he was declared […]
BJP has no qualms with dynastic politics within party, uses it to target others: Omar
Jammu, Nov 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday accused the BJP of double standards, saying the party has no objection to dynastic politics within its fold but invokes the term only to attack rivals. He also said the legal and constitutional minds associated with the National Conference are examining the […]