Graft in BRI projects: China to launch ‘international manhunt’ to target involved officials
Beijing: China plans to launch an “international manhunt” to target fugitive officials allegedly involved in corruption in the country’s ambitious decade-old multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a media report here said Wednesday. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the ruling Communist Party of China’s anti-corruption watchdog, made the call in a meeting on […]
People from disadvantaged sections biggest beneficiaries of govt schemes: Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that people from disadvantaged sections like SCs, STs and OBCs are the biggest beneficiaries of his government’s welfare schemes as he accused the previous Congress dispensations of neglecting them and never appreciating their role in the country’s progress. Speaking at the launch of the PM-SURAJ national […]
NHAI asks Paytm FASTag users to procure new one from another bank by Mar 15
New Delhi: NHAI has advised Paytm FASTag users to obtain a new FASTag from another bank before March 15 to ensure a smooth travel experience and avoid inconvenience at toll plazas, an official statement said on Wednesday. This will help avoid penalties or double fee charges while commuting on National Highways, as per the statement. […]
Why UNSC proving ‘completely ineffective’ in resolving Russia-Ukraine conflict: India
United Nations: India has questioned why the UN Security Council has been rendered “completely ineffective” in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict that has continued unabated for two years, as New Delhi asserted that outdated structures need reform for multilateralism to be effective. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador, Ruchira Kamboj, raised the question at a […]
Will ask authorities to frame SoP for wheelchair-bound passengers at airports: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it will ask the Centre and others, including the Airport Authority of India (AAI), to frame the standard operating procedures to ensure trouble-free access of airports to persons with disability (PwD). A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra […]
New criminal justice laws to be rolled out across India from July 1
New Delhi: The newly enacted laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act — to completely overhaul the criminal justice system in the country will come into effect from July 1. The three laws got the Parliament’s approval on December 21 last year and President Droupadi Murmu […]
India has moved to 5th spot from 10th in world in terms of economy: Sitharaman
Maharajganj (UP): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has moved up to the fifth position from the 10th spot in the world in terms of economy. “In the next year and a half, we will be at the third position,” she said, adding that the standard […]
RBI permits banks to issue pre-paid instruments for payments across public transport systems
Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday permitted banks and non-banking institutions to issue pre-paid instruments for making payments across various public transport systems. With the introduction of these instruments, commuters will have more options to pay for tickets besides cash mode. The instruments will provide convenience, speed, affordability and safety of digital modes […]
BJP empowers Parliamentary Board to take decision on its president
Amends its constitution New Delhi: The BJP’s national convention on Sunday amended the party’s constitution, allowing its apex organisational body — the Parliamentary Board — to take a decision related to its president, including his or her term and its extension, in “emergency” situations. A proposal to this effect was brought by the party’s general […]
Country has made up its mind to elect Modi as PM for 3rd term: Shah at BJP meet
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday likened the upcoming Lok Sabha polls to the Mahabharata war, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the BJP-led camp working for the country’s development while the “INDI alliance” under the Congress is a collection of seven dynastic parties focussed on corruption and nepotism. In his […]
