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Two bills passed by Parliament
New Delhi:-Parliament today passed two bills which seek to help regional rural banks raise their authorised capital and bring India's banking payment system in sync with international practices.
The Payment and Settlement Systems…
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RSS-affiliated outfit holds protest against land bill
New Delhi:- In a move that could embarrass the BJP-led central government, an RSS-affiliated organisation today staged a protest here against the "anti-farmer" and "anti-poor" land acquisition bill and said it plans to spread public…
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Committees to check sexual harassment may expand ambit
New Delhi:- The committees on checking sexual harassment of women at work places may expand their ambit to ensure that none of the government employees face any kind of exploitation.
The Centre had recently conducted a review meeting with…
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Maxwell has disappointed himself: Bailey
Bengaluru:-George Bailey today said swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has disappointed himself in the IPL, even as the Kings XI Punjab captain remained optimistic about the team's chances of making it to the play-offs despite seven…
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8-9 lakh people die due to tobacco use every year: Govt
New Delhi:- Nearly 8-9 lakh people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco use, the government today said while assuring the Rajya Sabha that a number of multipronged initiatives to reduce its consumption in the country has been…
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PIL in HC for action plan in case of earthquakes
New Delhi:- The Delhi High Court today agreed to hear a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre, the city government and municipal corporations here whether they have any action plan in case an earthquake occurs in the national capital.
A…
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Coal scam: Court to consider CBI’s charge sheet tomorrow
New Delhi:-A special court is likely to tomorrow pronounce its order on consideration of CBI's charge sheet filed in a coal scam case against industrialist Naveen Jindal, former Minister of State for Coal Dasari Narayan Rao, ex-Jharkhand…
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BAI joins move to oust IOA chief Ramachandran
New Delhi:- The move to oust Indian Olympic Association President N Ramachandran appears to be gathering steam as Badminton Association of India also joined the chorus today in demanding a No Confidence Motion against him by calling a…
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Rupee falls for 3rd session; lower by 2 paise vs USD
Mumbai:- After a 4-day break, the rupee today continued its downward march against the American currency for the third session by falling 2 paise to 63.44 on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers.
The domestic currency opened…
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29 Eco Sensitive Zones notified in country: Govt
New Delhi:- Altogether 29 Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZ) spread across 10 states in the country have been notified till now for having environmental resources of incomparable values which require special attention for their conservation, Lok…
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