Funding crisis: UN says it’s forced to cut food aid to millions globally
United Nations: The United Nations has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels, a top official said Friday. Carl Skau, deputy executive director of […]
118 disciplinary proceedings pending against Army officers: Govt
New Delhi: A total of 118 cases of disciplinary proceedings are pending against Army officers at present, the government said in Lok Sabha on Friday. “The disciplinary proceedings pending against Army Officers are 118,” Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in response to a question. He said 75 proceedings are at “summary of […]
No proposal to amend anti-defection law: Govt in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: There is no proposal to amend the anti-defection law, the government said in Lok Sabha on Friday. The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the prevention of defection of the elected and nominated members from their political party and contains stringent provisions for curbing the menace of switching over of legislators. In […]
‘Corrupt and dynasts’ have changed their jamaat’s name: PM on Opposition
Rajkot: In an apparent jibe at the new opposition bloc ‘INDIA’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said though “corrupt and dynast” people have changed the name of their jamaat (community), their behaviour and goals remain the same, and added they are angry as dreams of common people are being fulfilled under his government. The […]
Amazon India announces first-ever floating store on Srinagar’s Dal Lake
New Delhi: Amazon India on Thursday announced its first-ever floating store on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, as part of its last-mile delivery programme “I Have Space”. Murtaza Khan Kashi, owner of houseboat Selec Town, will deliver packages every day to customers at the doorstep of their houseboats as part of the onboarding. Amazon Logistics, […]
India will be among world’s top 3 economies in my third term: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid bare his blueprint for a third term of his government, saying India will become the third largest economy in the world with a faster growth rate than now. Modi government will complete 10 years in office next May and he is seeking a third term on […]
Cybersecurity challenges: NSA Ajit Doval bats for collective steps to address the issue
New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday called for collective efforts to deal with challenges emanating from cybersecurity at the Friends of BRICS meeting in Johannesburg. He highlighted that the gravity of cyber risks will increase exponentially with the advent of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, Big Data and Internet of Things. […]
No proposal to introduce competitive exam to select high court judges: Govt in RS
New Delhi: There is no proposal to introduce a competitive examination for the selection of high court judges as they are being appointed according to constitutional provisions, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Thursday. India has 25 high courts with a sanctioned strength of 1,114 judges and as on July 1, there were 333 […]
Govt imposes import restrictions on certain gold jewellery, articles
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on certain gold jewellery and articles, a move which would help cut import of non-essential items. Now an importer would need a permission of licence from the government for importing these gold products. However, the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said that the restrictions will […]
GST Council agrees to levy 28 per cent tax on online gaming on full face value
New Delhi: The GST Council on Tuesday agreed to levy a 28 per cent tax on online gaming, casinos and horse racing and the tax would be levied on full face value. West Bengal finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said the Council has also approved the exemption of GST on import of cancer drug Dinutuximab, and […]