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Bid to deport ‘anti-India’ reporter, says Prasar Bharati, MEA says noSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 08:15 IST
The tweet by PBNS News came a week after Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar had intervened to revoke a 48-hour ban on two Malayalam news channels for their reporting on the Delhi riots.
Saw father’s funeral via video call: Man arrives from Qatar, isolatedSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 09:40 IST
Lino Abel is one of the 5,400-odd persons isolated either at home or hospital across the state. He was not even allowed to have a last glimpse of the body of his father Abel Ouseph, and had to watch the funeral via video call from a hospital bed.
J&K: 221 days later, Farooq is released, he says my freedom ‘incomplete’Subscriber Only
March 14, 2020 06:25 IST
Farooq Abdullah has been set free after 221 days. He was under preventive detention first, and charged under the Public Safety Act in September. His detention was last extended on March 11 for three months.
Coronavirus outbreak: Kids can’t go to school so mid-day meal material will go home, says Kerala govtSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 10:19 IST
The state had decided to suspend all functions and shut down institutions, starting from anganwadis, Wednesday.
Virus thaws freeze: Let us join hands, fight it together, PM to SAARCSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 04:30 IST
Among SAARC nations, India has so far recorded 82 cases followed by Pakistan (20), Maldives (8), Afghanistan (7), Bangladesh (3), Sri Lanka (2), and Nepal and Bhutan (1 each).
Yes Bank revival plan unveiled: Top private banks step in, ban lifts in 3 days
March 14, 2020 11:27 IST
The Union Cabinet Friday approved a reconstruction plan for Yes Bank under which SBI will acquire 49 per cent stake and the moratorium on deposit withdrawal and other transactions will be lifted within three days of the notification in the government gazette.
System of pvt booking agents must go: Piyush GoyalSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 04:15 IST
During a debate on Demand for Grants for his ministry, Goyal said, “Now, I think the chain of vendors and ticketing agents is not required. I am considering that these agents and sub-agents, who have put boards claiming that passengers will get tickets quickly, should be done away with.”
Cong MP withdraws Bill seeking removal of cap on poll expenses
March 14, 2020 04:10 IST
Earlier, speaking against the Bill, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that if the limit on election spending is removed, it will give rise to money power in the elections."
Independent RS member withdraws Bill to create body for looking into FDI
March 14, 2020 03:56 IST
Jadhav's Bill had earlier been discussed by various members, and many of them had supported it. One of the last participating members was BJP's nominated member in Rajya Sabha, Subramanian Swamy.
In Bihar, NDA picks file nominations
March 14, 2020 03:53 IST
Harivansh and Thakur are being nominated to Rajya Sabha for the second time. Vivek Thakur filled the position vacated by his octogenarian father. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi were present during the filing.
Don’t share Covid-19 details as it spreads panic: Kerala oppn to govt
March 14, 2020 03:49 IST
"News about coronavirus cases should not be revealed in this manner, on a daily basis. What is required is confidence building measures,” Chennithala said.
The government should not intervene till necessary in the economy: Subramanian
March 14, 2020 17:19 IST
Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Krishnamurthy V Subramanian was the guest at the Express Adda in Mumbai recently. He spoke on the deceleration in growth, the government’s response, privatisation, trust deficit, and the wisdom of ancient texts.
Congress’ Abhishek Manu Singhvi to move Bill for enforcing two-child normSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 11:21 IST
In the Bill, the disincentives for those who do not comply include barring them from contesting elections, getting promotions in government services, receiving government subsidy — barring those in the BPL category —or applying for Group A jobs.
Coronavirus in air, govt looks to prioritise essential House businessSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 05:10 IST
In this regard, the ruling BJP on Friday issued a whip to all its members to ensure their presence in the House on Monday and Tuesday to pass the Budget and Finance bills.
Supreme Court to hear only urgent matters post Holi vacation
March 14, 2020 03:07 IST
The decision follows an urgent meeting convened by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde to deal with the emergent situation in view of the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring Covid-19 a global pandemic.
Yashwant Sinha hits out at merger of Rly cadres, amalgamation of BudgetSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 02:50 IST
Earlier this year, the Union Cabinet decided to merge the five Indian Railway engineering services and three civil services cadres into the Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) leading to protests from civil servants.
Punjab cops still not recording witness statement on video, cites lack of fundsSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 01:16 IST
The HC, meanwhile, has ordered release of two accused in a drugs case after they produced video evidence raising questions over the FIR registered by the police.
Coronavirus: Gujarat HC notice to health, legal depts to check spread; PM defers visit
March 14, 2020 01:13 IST
The order passed by the division bench headed by Chief Justice Vikram Nath observed that the central and state governments have been taking precautionary measures to contain the outbreak of COVID-19.
No contest, Haryana trio set to enter Upper House unopposed
March 14, 2020 01:03 IST
The scrutiny of papers will take place on March 16 while the last date for withdrawal of nominations is March 18, the day when their election will also be announced.
Mock drills to immunity boosters: How Punjab admin, people are ‘tackling’ the virusSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 00:59 IST
On Friday, mock drill was done by many government hospitals in Punjab including civil hospitals in Khanna, Samrala, in rural and urban areas of Sangrur.
House panel for defence raps govt for gap in budget projection, allocationSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 00:52 IST
In the report tabled in Parliament on Friday, the committee said it has recommended creation of such a fund earlier as well and mentioned that while Defence Ministry is in favour of such a fund.
Rajya Sabha elections: Numbers game on as Gujarat candidates from BJP, Cong file nominations
March 14, 2020 00:49 IST
Meanwhile, Congress holds meeting of MLAs to keep flock together
HCS, Class-I officers in Haryana will have to first clear written examination before being nominated for IAS
March 14, 2020 00:39 IST
Describing cheating in the examations as a challenge, Khattar emphasised that new and effective ways should be devised to tackle this problem.
Catching 22Subscriber Only
March 14, 2020 12:32 IST
Some of the MLAs have cited their resentment with the government, accusing it of ignoring their concerns and overlooking them for ministerial berths.
No let up in pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Sahib despite coronavirus scare in Pak; No plan to close Golden Temple; and moreSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 00:11 IST
Coronavirus: No plan to close Golden Temple, any other gurdwara, says SGPC; Punjab DCs told not to grant permission for mass gatherings
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