60 new cases of coronavirus infection detected
New Delhi: India saw a single day rise of 60 new coronavirus infections while the active cases stood at 1,503, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,928, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country’s Covid case tally is 4.49 crore. The number of people […]
EC to designate cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as ‘national icon’
New Delhi: Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar will on Wednesday be designated as a “national icon” of the Election Commission (EC) to encourage greater voter participation in the electoral process. A memorandum of understanding will be signed between Tendulkar and the poll panel here on Wednesday. As part of the three-year agreement, Tendulkar will spread voter […]
Trump rakes up India tax issue: Says would impose reciprocal tax if voted to power
Washington: Former US president Donald Trump has once again raised the issue of high taxes in India on certain American products, in particular the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and has threatened to slap reciprocal tax if he is voted to power in the 2024 presidential elections. During his first term as the US president, Trump described […]
India a indispensable partner of US for pharmaceutical supply: US health secretary
Gandhinagar: India is an indispensable partner of the United States for the supply of pharmaceutical products, US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said on Friday. A top official of his country will be visiting India very soon to address the issue of shortage of some crucial drugs including those for cancer […]
Govt will adhere to fiscal deficit target of 5.9 pc for FY’24
New Delhi: The government will stick to the fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of the GDP as robust tax, non-tax collections will help meet the spending requirement and make up for any shortfall in disinvestment proceeds, Finance Secretary T V Somanathan said on Friday. Although there would be a shortfall with respect to […]
Cabinet decision on infra upgradation in railways will ensure decongestion of routes, enhance ease of travel: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the cabinet’s approval to seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways, saying the decision relating to infrastructure upgradation will ensure decongestion of routes, enhance ease of travel and boost eco-friendly freight capacity. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an […]
HM Amit Shah lauds Cabinet decisions
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hailed decisions taken by the Cabinet as landmark and visionary. The Union cabinet, under the chairmanship of prime minister Narendra Modi, approved packages and funds for various sectors like the Information Technology (IT), Railways, traditional artisans and craftsmen and for ushering in environment friendly urban mobility. […]
Test for govt jobs in 15 languages so that youth don’t miss opportunity: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the Centre has recently decided to hold government job recruitment test, conducted by the SSC, in 15 languages so that the youth of the country do not miss any opportunity. This historic decision will give impetus to participation of local youth and encourage regional languages, he […]
Rahul Gandhi nominated to parliamentary standing committee on defence
New Delhi: Days after his Lok Sabha membership was restored, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was on Wednesday nominated to the parliamentary standing committee on defence. Congress MP Amar Singh too has been nominated to the committee, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. Newly elected Aam Aadmi Party member of Lok Sabha Sushil Kumar Rinku has […]
Those facing arbitrary arrest or threatened demolition must find voice in SC: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud has said the real strength of the judicial system is granting access to justice to the citizens and a sense of confidence that an arbitrary arrest or threatened demolition “must find solace and a voice in judges of the Supreme Court”. Speaking at the Independence […]
