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Not govt, but private players working to save heritage: Mir Mukhtiyar Ali
New Delhi: In Kabir, he not only finds answers but a path that promises solace. Whenever he sings his poetry, serpentine labyrinths open into never-before horizons. “There is a peculiar state of…
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Government advises Indians to leave Niger as soon as possible
New Delhi: The Indian government on Friday said that it is closely monitoring the situation in violence-hit Niger, and has advised Indians living in the west African nation to leave the country…
- Technology
Government cautions Internet users against ransomware ‘Akira’
New Delhi: The government has cautioned against an Internet ransomware called “Akira” which steals important information and encrypts data which can lead to extortion. CERT-In, the government’s technology arm which guards against…
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Shortage of officers at major, captain levels in army: Govt
New Delhi: There is a shortage of officers at the major and captain levels in the army with over 6,800 vacancies, but the available strength is “sufficient” to meet the current operational…
- Technology
People get ‘Emergency Alert’ message from govt, raise issue on Twitter
New Delhi: Several people in India took to Twitter after they received a test “Emergency Alert – Severe” message from the government on their mobile phones. The message, which caused some people…
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Govt issues draft notification for mandating air condition systems in truck cabins
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday issued the draft notification mandating installation of air-conditioning systems in the cabins of trucks, a move which will improve working conditions of truck drivers in India.…
- Business
GST collections rise 3% in June to Rs 1,61,497 crore
New Delhi: The gross GST revenue collected in June witnessed a meagre 2.80 per cent rise to Rs 1,61,497 crore, compared to Rs 1,57,090 crore collected in May. Out of the GST…
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Radical sympathisers ‘mourn’ killings of Khalistan activists
Chandigarh: Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was declared a ‘wanted terrorist’ by the Indian government, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen on the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara,…
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Oppn parties demand inquiry after claims of CoWIN data breach
New Delhi: Opposition parties on Monday demanded an inquiry into claims about a breach of data of citizens registered on the CoWIN platform and asked the government to take deterrent action. The…
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Over 3,800 Indians evacuated under Operation Kaveri from Sudan
New Delhi: The Indian government has evacuated as many as 3,862 Indian citizens from war-torn Sudan till date under Operation Kaveri, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday. In a lengthy…
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Sudan clashes: Killed Keralite’s wife appeals for Centre for help
Thiruvananthapuram: The wife of a Keralite, who was killed during the exchange of firing between paramilitary forces and the Sudanese Army in Khartoum, has appealed to the Indian government to extend help…
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Indian govt looking for Pegasus spyware alternatives with ‘low profile’: Report
After the scandalous revelation of mass surveillance by the Israeli company NSO Group’s spy software Pegasus, including journalists, opposition leaders, business persons, and two serving ministers on its radar, India is looking…
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Govt realises disinvestment receipts of Rs 31,107 crore in FY23
New Delhi: The government has realised disinvestment receipts of Rs 31,107 crore as on January 31, which is around 62 per cent of the Revised Estimate (RE) for the FY 2022-23 that…
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Operations at BBC offices ‘affront to freedom of expression'”: Global watchdogs
New York: Global media watchdogs and human rights bodies on Tuesday criticised the Indian government’s income tax survey operations at the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, saying the action “smacks…
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Delhi HC grants more time to Centre to file reply on barring Professor Swain’s OCI card
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday while granting four weeks time to the Centre to response on a plea by Sweden-based Professor of Indian origin, Ashok Swain, against barring of…
