09 | November | 2017 | The Indian Awaaz

Catalonia crisis: Spain considering constitutional changes

WEB DESK Spain is considering constitutional changes that could allow its regions to hold referendums on independence in the future. Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis said, nationwide vote on the issue could be held in the future. The move is in recognition of the events in Catalonia, where the regional government was deposed after a unilateral … Continue reading Catalonia crisis: Spain considering constitutional changes →

RBI to launch public awareness campaign through SMSes

Reserve Bank of India -RBI will soon launch a public awareness campaign through SMSes to educate public about various banking regulations and facilities available. In an official release RBI said, to begin with, it will send messages cautioning the people against falling prey to unsolicited and fictitious offers received through emails, SMSes and phone calls. … Continue reading RBI to launch public awareness campaign through SMSes →

SC to hear petition challenging Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as CBI Spl Director

AMN The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on November 13 a plea challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as a Special Director in the CBI. The matter was mentioned before a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and S Abdul Nazeer by advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause, who sought … Continue reading SC to hear petition challenging Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as CBI Spl Director →

IT raid at Jaya TV associates over suspected tax evasion

Chennai: Income tax sleuths on Thursday raided the premises of Jaya TV here and its associates over suspected tax evasion as part of ‘Operation Clean Money’, sources said. The searches at the Tamil television channel, which is perceived to be politically disposed in favour of deposed AIADMK leaders V. K. Sasikala and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, were … Continue reading IT raid at Jaya TV associates over suspected tax evasion →

Polling begins for Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections

AMN / SHIMLA Elections to the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly are being held today in a single phase. Polling, which began at 8 AM, will end at 5 PM. 337 candidates, including 19 women, are in the fray, with more than 50 lakh voters eligible to exercise their franchise. 7,525 polling booths have been set … Continue reading Polling begins for Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections →

Pakistani Rangers arrives in New Delhi to hold talks with BSF

FILE PHOTO AMN A high-level delegation of Pakistani Rangers arrived in New Delhi yesterday to hold talks with the Border Security Force (BSF) on a host of issues. The talks come in the backdrop of strained ties between the two countries with a number of incidents of ceasefire violations and killings of civilians and troops. … Continue reading Pakistani Rangers arrives in New Delhi to hold talks with BSF →

UK: Priti Patel resigns cabinet over Israel meetings row

WEB DESK The British Secretary of State for International Development Priti Patel resigned yesterday amid a political storm over her secret meetings with Israeli officials. She was summoned back from Kenya by Prime Minister Theresa May after it was revealed that she met senior Israeli officials during a family holiday in the summer. It … Continue reading UK: Priti Patel resigns cabinet over Israel meetings row →

Rebuffing govt request, trade unions go on strike today

AMN / NEW DELHI Rejecting requests from the central government, the country’s largest trade unions said they will launch a nationwide strike from Thursday demanding more jobs, better wages and pensions. Central trade unions and their affiliates, representing millions of workers, will go on a three-day agitation outside Parliament and will continue their nationwide relay … Continue reading Rebuffing govt request, trade unions go on strike today →

Qatar accuses blockading countries of fragmenting GCC

Qatar has accused the blockading countries of being responsible for the dissolution of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The comments were made by Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani in a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Ibrahim al-Jaafari in Doha today. The Qatari Minister added that international efforts to combat terrorism … Continue reading Qatar accuses blockading countries of fragmenting GCC →

China: Xi Jinping extends imperial welcome to Trump

WEB DESK President Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth USD 9 billion as Xi Jinping gave an imperial touch to the trip by hosting him at the iconic Forbidden city, home for successive Chinese emperors since 1420. In a highly-choreographed event, Trump and his wife … Continue reading China: Xi Jinping extends imperial welcome to Trump →

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