IMF projects 6.8 % growth in current fiscal for India
Says country navigating 'very difficult' external environment
Washington: Projecting a growth rate of 6.8 per cent and 6.1 per cent in the current and the next fiscal respectively, the International Monetary Fund on Friday said that India is navigating a “very difficult” external environment. Choueiri Nada, the IMF’s India Mission Chief, in her virtual interaction with reporters reiterated that India continues to […]
Defence ministry approves capital procurement proposals worth Rs 84,328 Cr
New Delhi: The defence ministry on Thursday approved the procurement of a number of military platforms and weapons including light tanks, anti-ship missiles and long range guided bombs at a cost of Rs 84,328 crore to boost combat capabilities of the armed forces. The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed […]
Loss of smell most prevalent symptom of long Covid : Study
London: Smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid, according to a new study. According to the research, it reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of taste. The team from the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, investigated […]
Govt to wind up its overseas tourism offices by March 31 next year
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has decided to shut down its seven overseas offices tasked with promotional activities by March 31 next year. At present, the ministry runs tourism offices in London, Tokyo, Beijing, Dubai, Singapore, New York and Frankfurt. An office memorandum, issued by under secretary Rajesh Kumar, reads, “The undersigned is directed […]
Google to spend USD 75 mn on women-led India startups
India to be big export economy: Sundar Pichai
New Delhi: Google is building voice and text search for over 100 Indian languages and will spend USD 75 million to support women-led startups in the country, said its CEO Sundar Pichai at the start of his visit to India – a nation that he saw as a big export economy. India, he said, will […]
Parliament proceedings: China’s attempts at transgression along LAC, debates on economy remain focus
New Delhi: China’s attempts at transgression at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, the government’s strong desire to have a say in the appointments to the higher judiciary and heated debates on the state of the economy were some of the issues that dominated the Parliament proceedings this week. The Lok Sabha […]
Will be in breach of special powers if we do not act: SC
Cases of violation of personal liberty
New Delhi: Highlighting the importance of “personal liberty”, the Supreme Court on Friday said it will be acting “in breach” of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights of the citizens of the country. “What for are we here if we do not […]
Need to fill skill gap requirements of latest trends in industry: CS
Addresses day long workshop on 'Skilling of Youth' at FCI Jammu
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Thursday remarked that filling the skill gap requirements of latest trends in the industry is need of the hour as it will create lot of employability avenues for the youth. Chief Secretary made these remarks while addressing a one day workshop on Skilling of youth at Food Craft […]
1.58 Cr children in 10-17 age group addicted to substances: Govt tells SC
New Delhi: A staggering 1.58 crore children aged between 10 and 17 years are addicted to substances in the country, the government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. Citing data from a survey conducted following an apex court order, it said alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance by the Indians followed by Cannabis […]
Sexual harassment complaints: Govt forms panel to enquire cases of female officers
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday set up an internal complaint committee to enquire and dispose of sexual harassment complaints against female officers of JKAS, J&K Secretariat Service-I and Service-II. According to an order the committee comprises of five members. “In terms of Section 4(1) of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace […]