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Fresh Snowfall in Himachal Pradesh and J&K; Temperatures Dip in Several States in North India, Delhi
Manali shivered at minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, a day after heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh, while Keylong was the coldest place in the state at minus 6.6 degrees Celsius.
Centre Seeks Time From Delhi HC for Decision on Appealing Against Int'l Arbitration Award in Vodafone's Favour
A bench of Justices Rajiv Sahai Endlaw and Asha Menon was informed by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Chetan Sharma that the instructions are still awaited as the decision is to be taken by the empowered committee of the Central government, which has n...
SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Seeking to Declare Election of Lawmakers Facing Criminal Charges as 'Null & Void'
S N Shukla, general secretary of the petitioner NGO, told the bench that election of persons facing criminal charges is contrary to rule of law and free and fair election and it negates the resolve of the Constitution to provide justice to all.
Paddy Procurement at MSP Rises 20.25% to 281.28 Lakh Tonnes This Kharif Season
Total procurement rose by 20.25 per cent till November 15 of the ongoing kharif season from 233.89 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period, it said. The government has procured paddy at the MSP value of Rs 53,105.70 crore so far, benefitting 24.14 lakh farmers...
Govt Seeks Compliance of 26% FDI in Digital News Within A Month
The ministry, in its notice to the news portals, websites and news agencies, has laid out the detailed actions to be undertaken by eligible entities to comply with the government's September 18, 2019 decision within a month.
'We are Not an Effective Alternative Anymore': Kapil Sibal on Congress' 'Hopeless' Bihar Polls Performance
Urging for the adoption of "democratic processes" in the constitution of the CWC, Kapil Sibal said it was not expected for nominated members to start questioning the reasons for the "constant decline" of the Congress in "elections after elections".
Covid-19: Nearly 160 Tonnes of Biomedical Waste Generated During Bihar Assembly Polls
To ensure safety of voters, polling staff and security personnel in the first-ever polls held amid the pandemic, the Election Commission had procured 18 lakh face shields, 70 lakh face masks, 5.4 lakh single use rubber gloves for polling and security pers...
UP's First Supercritical Power Plant in Meja to Be Fully Operational by December: CEO
Meja Urja Nigam Pvt Ltd (MUNPL) is a 50:50 joint venture (JV) of stateowned NTPC Ltd and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL).
Dy CM Manish Sisodia Attends 'Happiness Class', Delhi Govt School Students Turn Teachers
In the class, students shared their experiences with Sisodia about how "happiness curriculum" has created a positive impact on their everyday lives, which has been spent at home with schools being shut since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Govt Has No Plans to Revive Economy, Instead Indulging in Headline Management: Congress
"I don't think this government has a considered plan to revive the economy and therefore 2020-21 will be a wasted year and we will end up with the size of the economy lower than the previous year," he also said. Ramesh said the government is only indulgin...
Petronet May Shelve Deal with Tellurian, Says No Plans to Invest in LNG Projects
The deal was concurrent with Petronet making an equity investment of USD 2.5 billion for an 18 per cent stake in Driftwood. The September MoU contemplated the conclusion of the transaction by March 31, 2020, but the timeline was extended twice, the latest...
Enhancing Connectivity with ASEAN a Major Priority for India, Says PM Modi
He made the remarks at a virtual summit between India and the ASEAN. "We believe a cohesive and responsive ASEAN is needed for security and growth for all in the region," Modi said.
PM Modi Credits Women for Being BJP's 'Silent Voters', Says 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' Led to Bihar Victory
Asserting the work done towards protecting women in NDA-led states, PM Narendra Modi said that the poll results had made it clear that people will now support only those who work honestly for development.
Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Arnab Goswami in 2018 Case of Abetment to Suicide
Two days ago, Bombay High Court had declined to release him on interim bail and asked Goswami to seek relief from the trial court by filing a regular bail plea.
ISL to Have 5-Substitute Rule in 2020-21 Season, Number of Players on Bench Increased: Report
The upcoming season of the Indian Super League will see the five substitutes being allowed but the away goal rule stays despite the whole league being played in Goa.
Bihar Polls 2020: BJP Improves Tally, But New Alliance Arithmetic Pulls Down NDA Vote Share Since 2019 LS Elections
NDA's combined vote share, including that of BJP, JD(U), HAM and VIP, stands at less than 40 per cent, as the RJD-led grand opposition alliance has managed around 37 per cent votes.