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Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) Saradha chit fund company owner Sudipta Sen and a director in the Saradha Group, Debjani Mukherjee, were on Tuesday acquitted in three cases in the chit… Continue reading Saradha chit fund owner Sudipta Sen, director Debjani Mukherjee acquitted in 3 cases
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch a 75-tonne satellite on a 40-storey tall rocket, said Chairman V Narayanan on Tuesday. Narayanan… Continue reading ISRO to launch 75-tonne satellite on a 40-storey tall rocket: Chairman
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the construction of six-lane, access-controlled Capital Region Ring Road… Continue reading Cabinet okays 6-lane Capital Region Ring Road in Odisha for over Rs 8,307 crore
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Minutes before the Opposition announced its candidate for the election to the post of Vice President of India, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, said… Continue reading VP poll: Rijiju says PM has urged MPs from all parties to support Radhakrishnan
Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has appealed to the Siddaramaiah government to ensure justice for all 101 castes, which come under the Scheduled Castes category. The appeal comes… Continue reading Ensure justice for all 101 castes in SC category: K’taka BJP to Siddaramaiah govt on internal reservation
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The curbs imposed by China on key rare earth magnets are impacting the Indian industries, including electric vehicle manufacturers, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.… Continue reading China’s magnet export curbs impacting Indian industries, says government
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging the position that a minor… Continue reading SC dismisses NCPCR’s plea challenging reduced marriage age for Muslim girls
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Gujarat Council of Educational Research and Training (GCERT) has launched state-wide training for all Class 3 to 8 teachers on the use of the newly-developed… Continue reading GCERT to train class 3–8 teachers on ‘Teacher Edition’ by September 29
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 4 p.m. on Tuesday following intense disruptions by Opposition members during a scheduled special discussion on India’s space achievements.… Continue reading LS adjourned 3rd time in a day amid Oppn’s SIR uproar, discussion on India’s space achievements pending
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The absence of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi during the special discussion in Parliament on Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission… Continue reading LoP Gandhi skips Shukla space discussion in Parl; BJP calls it ‘unfortunate’; Oppn cites priorities
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Supreme Court’s Justice (Retd) B. Sudershan Reddy, the Opposition’s candidate for the Vice President election next month, has a long and illustrious legal career known… Continue reading Justice B Sudershan Reddy: A champion of access to education, judicial independence
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) The much-awaited cable car service at the renowned Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy temple in Palani will resume operations from Wednesday, after being closed for its annual maintenance. According… Continue reading Cable car service at Palani Lord Murugan temple to resume tomorrow
