Read Text of Economic Survey 2019-20
WEB DESK The Economic Survey for 2019-20 was tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 31. The Survey, the second one authored by Chief Economic Adviser…
EAM S Jaishankar thanks Chinese govt for cooperation in departure of Indians
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today spoke to Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and thanked him for the cooperation extended by the Chinese government for the…
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a Global Public Health Emergency
WEB DESK Following the advice of the Emergency Committee today, WHO Director-General has declared the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. In China, more…
Bank strike: ATM likely to be hit as banks begin 2-day nationwide strike
With the strike, the banks will remain closed for 3 consecutive days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday. SBI operations and other banks’ services are very likely to be hit. The…
Wipro CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala steps down due to family commitments
WEB DESK An early morning statement by Wipro on Friday said its CEO Abidali Z Neemuchwala has decided to step down from his position. Neemuchwala has stated family commitments as…
UP: Farrukhabad hostage crisis ends, All childern rescued safely; accused killed
WEB DESK Uttar Pradesh police late on Thursday night successfully rescued all 23 children held hostage by a murder accused in Farrukhabad. The children, aged between 6 months to 15…
What is novel Coronavirus?
HEALTH DESK A novel coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath and…
SC Constitution Bench to frame issues of discrimination against women in various religions
AMN / NEW DELHI The Supreme Court Thursday said that a 9-judge Constitution bench will on February 3 frame issues for deliberation in the matter relating to discrimination against women…
Jamia Firing: Amit Shah directs Delhi Police to take strict action against culprit
AMN / NEW DELHI UNION Home Minister Amit Shah has directed Delhi Police to take stringent action against the culprit behind the Jamia firing incident. Mr Shah spoke to Delhi…
Israelis not allowed to visit Saudi Arabia
WEB DESK Saudi Arabia has announced that Israeli citizens are not allowed to visit the kingdom. This decision comes after Israel’s Interior Ministry on Sunday said Israeli citizens, both Muslims…