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Ramaswamy calls for declaring economic independence from China
Washington: Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called for declaring economic independence from China, for which he proposed a slew of measures including an expanded relationship with countries like India. In…
- World
US supports Canada’s efforts in investigation against India: Jake Sullivan
Washington: The US on Thursday said it supports Canada’s efforts to investigate allegations of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Surrey. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief…
- Hyderabad
Fight for representation of OBC women to continue: Kavitha
Hyderabad: One of the top advocates for a piece of legislation guaranteeing equal or greater representation of women in politics and the country’s legislative process, BRS leader K Kavitha on Thursday rejoiced…
- India
Chandrayaan-3 lander, rover set to ‘wake up’ from ‘sleep’ on moon
New Delhi: India is set to become the first nation in the world to witness the “waking up” of Chandrayaan-3 mission’s lander and rover after the end of a two-week long “sleep”…
- India
Parliament passes Women’s Reservation Bill after RS’ unanimous nod
New Delhi: The Parliament on Thursday passed the Women’s Reservation Bill with the Rajya Sabha giving its assent unanimously, a day after the legislation — Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 — was…
- India
India-Canada row: Asaduddin Owaisi demands discussion in Parliament Special Session
New Delhi: Amid a diplomatic standoff between India and Canada, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi demanded a discussion in the Parliament Special Session. “Tomorrow is the last day of…
- India
Aadhaar-voter ID linking: Will make ‘clarificatory’ changes in forms, EC tells SC
New Delhi: The Election Commission has told the Supreme Court that it would make “clarificatory” changes in its forms meant for adding new voters and updating records of old ones in the…
- India
RBI proposes 6-month deadline for banks to identify wilful defaulters
Mumbai: The RBI in its draft master directions issued on Thursday has proposed that lenders should label defaulting borrowers as ‘wilful defaulters’ within six months of an account turning non-performing asset (NPA).…
- India
Women’s reservation bill: Kapil Sibal demands statement from PM, HM
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Thursday demanded a statement from the prime minister and home minister assuring the House about completing the process of implementing the women’s reservation bill…
- India
Bengal to use only electric vehicles in administrative functioning
Kolkata: As a measure to control rising pollution levels in the state because of automobile fuel emission, the West Bengal government has taken a decision to only use electric vehicles for all…
- World
Allegations against Indian agents credible: Canada PM Trudeau
New York: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday reiterated that there are “credible allegations” that should be taken “extremely seriously” as he urged the government of India to work with his country…
- India
Don’t give platform to terrorists: Centre to TV channels amid Canada row
New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Thursday advised TV news channels to refrain from giving platform to those belonging to proscribed organisations or facing charges of terrorism and serious crimes.…
- India
Adani bags Rs 13,888 crore worth contracts for smart meter installation in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Adani Group on Thursday bagged two contracts worth Rs 13,888 crore from a state-owned discom to install smart meters. A total of six tenders were awarded by the Maharashtra State Electricity…
- India
Namaz rooms exist in Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu assemblies: Jharkhand HC told
Ranchi: The Jharkhand Assembly on Thursday informed the state high court that a separate room for offering Namaz exist in at least three states – Bihar, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. A…
- India
‘Keraleeyam’ to showcase Kerala’s strengths and potentials before world: CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the state government’s ambitious “Keraleeyam 2023” programme would be an “unparalleled event” that would showcase the state’s strengths and potentials before the world.…
