BSF celebrates its 54th Raising Day
Our Correspondent / New Delhi The Border Security Force, BSF, the sentinels of Indian borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh is celebrating its 54th Raising Day today. Minister of State for…
Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey takes over as Revenue Secretary
Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey (IAS: MH 1984) took over as the Union Revenue Secretary upon superannuation of Dr Hasmukh Adhia here Friday. Outgoing Finance Secretary & Revenue Secretary, Dr Hasmukh…
Hockey World cup: India has chance to make it to quarter final directly: coach
Harpal Singh Bedi / Bhubaneswar Having chalked out contrasting style first round victories India and Belgium are set to lock horn in the pool C match of the 14th Hockey…
ED summons Robert Vadra in a land scam case in Rajasthan
AMN The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, in connection with its money laundering probe in a land scam case in Rajasthan’s border…
UIDAI asks banks not to discontinue Aadhaar Enabled Payment System
WEB DESK The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked banks not to discontinue the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System as it may obstruct delivery of welfare benefits. The clarification…
G-20: BRICS nations call for a comprehensive approach to combat terrorism
WEB DESK The BRICS countries reiterated their commitment to working together to strengthen multilateralism and promote a fair, just, equitable, democratic and representative international order. The BRICS leaders including Prime…
George H W Bush, America’s 41st President dies
FILE PHOTO WEB DESK George H W Bush, the 41st president of the United States and the father of the 43rd president, who steered the US nation through a troubled…
Malayalam, Ladakhi films win big at IFFI
By Utpal Borpujari / Panaji (Goa) Indian cinema scored big at the 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with Malayalam film “Ee Maa Yau” getting the best director’s Silver…
Rahul, Yechuri, Kejriwal, others hit out at PM Modi at Farmers’ Rally
Agencies / Our Correspondents / New Delhi Top opposition leaders including congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday joined hands at a mega rally of the protesting farmers in a show…
India’s economy grows at 7.1 per cent for 2nd part of 2018-19
WEB DESK India’s economy grew at 7.1 per cent for the second quarter of 2018-19 according to data released by Central Statistics Office today. These estimates represent a sizable jump…