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- Pakistan
Pakistan to move away from interest-based banking system
Islamabad: In a sudden decision, the Pakistan government on Wednesday announced that it will move ahead to establish an interest-free, Islamic banking system and withdraw in the coming days appeals filed against…
- Telangana
‘Untouchable’ Telangana State Wakf Board’s search for a CEO proves elusive
Hyderabad: Wonder which is the government institution that none wants to touch even with a bargepole? No prizes for guessing. It is the Telangana State Wakf Board. It has become a sort…
- Business
Thermal plants have adequate coal stocks, says Govt
Delhi: The coal stock with domestic dry fuel-based power plants, as on October 31, was 25.6 million tonnes, the government said, adding that the availability situation is being constantly monitored. It has…
- World
Japan government urged to end free Covid-19 vaccinations
Tokyo: An advisory panel for the finance minister has proposed that the Japanese government end free-of-charge coronavirus vaccinations, highlighting concerns over a further increase of its financial strain. Japan’s Ministry of Finance…
- India
Sitharaman hints that govt mulling restoring state status to J and K
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday dropped a hint that Centre is considering restoring state status to Jammu and Kashmir. During the event of Centre-state relations Cooperative Federalism: The Path…
- India
Assam’s oldest medical college to become ‘state-of-the-art institute’
Guwahati: The Assam government is planning to transform the Assam Medical College (AMC) in Dibrugarh into a state-of-the-art research institute for dealing with new age ailments, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said…
- India
Delhi air: Govt not serious on tackling monstrous problem, says BJP MP Varun Gandhi
New Delhi: With the air quality in Delhi-NCT worsening, BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Thursday questioned the lack of “concern and coordination” among multiple government agencies in tackling the crisis. Neither government nor…
- Pakistan
Pak govt to ‘surprise’ Imran Khan when he reaches Islamabad
Islamabad: Senior PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry says the party plans to keep changing the date on which they will reach Islamabad to tire the government out, the media reported. “We will give…
- Bangalore
Karnataka challenging not just other states but a few countries also: PM
Bengaluru: Pitching Karnataka as a key investment destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Karnataka is not only challenging other states in India, but a few countries too, he said, adding that…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan’s only aim to restrict govt from appointing army chief: Maryam Nawaz
London: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Tuesday slammed PTI Chairman Imran Khan, saying that the only aim for holding the long march was to restrict the incumbent government from appointing the next army…
- Business
GST collections touch Rs 1,51,718 cr in Oct, 2nd highest since April
New Delhi: The government collected Rs 1,51,718 crore gross GST revenue in October, which is the second highest collection ever after April this year, official data revealed on Tuesday. The monthly GST…
- Bangalore
Slogan against SC verdict on Babri Masjid case cannot be taken lightly: HC
Bengaluru: The High Court of Karnataka has quashed a case against an alleged Campus Front of India (CFI) member, who shouted slogans against the Supreme Court judgement in the Babri Masjid case,…
- India
Arabic schools in Karnataka disregarding govt regulations, students suffer: Report
Karnataka: A recent survey conducted by the ministry of education, Karnataka Government, has pointed out that the Arabic schools in the state are not following the regulations provided by the state education…
- India
Govt to set up panels to hear appeals against social media platforms
New Delhi: Grievance redressal panels would soon be set up by government to hear users’ appeals against content moderation decisions taken by social media entities like Meta and Twitter. In a gazette…
- Pakistan
Imran admits to offering army chief extension to save government
Islamabad: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan admitted that he had offered an extension to the tenure of Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa when the then opposition was “conspiring” to topple…
