States’ indebtedness may soar 36% to Rs 68 lakh cr this year: Report
Mumbai: The pandemic-hit states are staring at a record 36 per cent jump in their indebtedness to Rs 68 lakh crore, which will be a decadal high this fiscal year as their revenue is seen plunging 15 per cent, according to a report. This will have their economic output shrinking by at least 2-4 per […]
Farmers’ protest: Several former sportspersons to return awards
Chandigarh: Several former sportspersons including Padma Shri and Arjuna awardees have extended their support to the agitating farmers and said they will return their awards in protest against the “force” used against the peasants en route to Delhi. Among them are Padma Shri and Arjuna awardee wrestler Kartar Singh, Arjuna awardee basketball player Sajjan Singh […]
UK’s new post-Brexit ‘simple’ points-based visa system opens
London: The UK’s new post-Brexit points-based visa and immigration system, described by the government as “simple, effective and flexible”, opened for applications from Tuesday. The UK Home Office said applicants for the new Skilled Worker Visa can now apply to work and live in the UK from January 1, 2021, when the Brexit transition period […]
Indian businesses expect quicker return to pre-COVID profitability levels than most others: Survey
New Delhi: Indian businesses expect a quicker return to pre-COVID levels of profitability than most others, and are positive about international trade despite the ongoing protectionism, says a survey. According to HSBC’s annual Navigator survey, which covered more than 10,000 companies across 39 global markets in the world, including 350 firms from India, Indian businesses […]
62% turnout marks the conclusion of 2nd Phase of DDC polls in kishtwar
Kishtwar : The second phase of the District Development Council and Panchayat By-elections in the Dachhan and Paddar DDC Constituencies ended successfully today with 61.64% polling in the DDC elections and 59.57% polling in Sarpanch By-Elections. The entire polling exercises was conducted under overall supervision of District Panchayat Election Officer, Kishtwar Ashok Kumar Sharma who […]
Bhim Army chief joins protesting farmers at Delhi-Ghazipur border
New Delhi: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekar Azad on Tuesday joined the protesting farmers at the Delhi-Ghazipur border along with hundreds of his supporters and demanded that the new farms laws be withdrawn immediately. The Dalit leader from Uttar Pradesh, who launched his political party in March this year, said, “The farmers have been fighting for […]
TECHNOLOGY AND ETHICS
By: Hilal Ahmad Bhat We live in an era of technology and advancement. We have succeeded in achieving many milestones. In today’s era of technological advancement, world has been pacing towards development by leaps and bounds. The scientific gifts of electronic gadgets to the nature have reduced the large map of the world to a […]
China says Delhi SCO Heads of Govt meet sent many ‘positive signals’
Beijing: China said on Tuesday that the virtual meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) hosted by India has sent “many positive signals” with leaders reaching consensus on several issues. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday attended the virtual meeting of the eight-member bloc which was also addressed […]
Why Muslims Need to Show Patience & Practice Restraint?
By: Mohmad Saleem Shiekh The recent Paris beheading incident has triggered a debate about Islam’s or Prophet’s compatibility with the modern-day lifestyle heavily monitored under the parameters of individualism, liberal progressive approach and democratic values like freedom of expression, speech and choice. Though everyone agrees upon the distinctive nature of religion, Islam and its public […]
