Trinamool Congress MPs stage protest demanding Data Protection Law
New Delhi, : Trinamool Congress Members of Parliament, including the two floor leaders Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Derek O’ Brien, staged protest here on Wednesday against what they said “BJP stealing data of citizens”. Among others party leaders and lawmakers Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Prasun Banerjee and Saugata Roy were also present. The party leaders raised anti-government […]
IMF: Executive Board accepts MD Lagarde’s resignation
Washington,: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board issued a statement saying that Managing Director Christine Lagarde resigns with effect from September 12. In a statement on Tuesday, the Board stated, “Today the IMF Executive Board accepted Managing Director Christine Lagarde’s resignation from the Fund with effect from September 12, 2019,” adding “We would like […]
Fresh batch of 4584 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Cave Shrine from Jammu
Jammu, : A fresh batch of 4584 pilgrims on Wednesday left for the Shri Amarnath Cave Shrine in South of Himalayas amid “Bam Bam Bhole” chants and rains from Yatri Niwas, Bhagwati Nagar base camp, here. The fleet of 192 vehicles ferrying pilgrims was escorted by CRPF personnel in jeeps and on motorbikes. However, for […]
Inclusion, empowerment and equality, must be ‘at the heart of our efforts: UN
United Nations, : The world’s people are demanding ‘transformative change that is fair and sustainable,’ Secretary-General António Guterres said, calling on government leaders to use the upcoming slate of key United Nations meetings in September to ‘kickstart a decade of delivery and action for people and planet.’ His call for concrete action was the cornerstone […]
Truck rams into ATM, 2 killed in Jammu
Jammu, : The potatoes loaded truck rammed into an ATM while two persons were killed and one injured in Channi Himmat area, here. Police said that one truck loaded with potatoes might had a brake failure. “The truck rammed into the ATM booth of J&K Bank in Channi Himmat area following which, the driver and […]
Former Mah state BJP president thanks PM for giving him opportunity to serve party
Aurangabad, : Former Maharashtra state BJP president Raosaheb Danve thanked Prime minister Narendra Modi, Party National President Amit Shah as well as State chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for giving him the opportunity to serve the post for the period of five years. Mr Danve, who resigned his post, was replaced by State revenue minister Chandrakant […]
Falling international and domestic cotton price spreads to boost FY20 Imports:India Ratings and Research (Fitch Group)
Kolkata, : India Ratings and Research (Fitch Group) in its credit news digest on India’s textile sector has highlighted the trends in the sub-segments of the textile sector, including cotton, man-made fibres, yarns, fabric with a focus on commodity prices, imports/ exports, production, capital expenditure and recent rating actions. The report published in June last, […]
PM Modi bows in reverence to Gurus on the occasion of Guru Purnima
New Delhi,: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered his warm regards to the teachers, Gurus and guides on the occasion of Guru Purnima. “On the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, we bow in reverence to all our Gurus who have played an important role in inspiring, moulding and shaping our society,” Prime Minister said […]
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 1200 hrs amid AIADMK uproar
New Delhi,: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 1200 hrs on Tuesday amid uproar by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) members who were demanding cancellation of the Postal Department examination and holding it afresh with questions in Tamil language also. Questions in the examinations were held on Sunday only in Hindi and […]
PM Modi puts BJP lawmakers on a neo mission – Eradicate Leprosy
New Delhi, : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the BJP lawmakers to rededicate themselves to social service in a mission mode and said that it is high time all stake holders work sincerely to eradicate leprosy in the country. “Prime Minister Modiji today gave a clarion call to BJP MPs at the weekly […]