FM Sitharaman bullish on double-digit GDP growth
Hyderabad: Hoping for a double-digit growth in GDP in this financial year, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the nation is on a strong wicket when compared to others, and is responsive in terms of extending hand-holding to the required sections. Speaking to media persons here, she quoted reports saying the country has […]
SC agrees to hear plea alleging ‘backdoor appointments’ in judicial institutions in J&K
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday agreed to hear a plea that alleged that relatives of former judges and staff were favoured in the appointments in judicial institutions and courts in Jammu and Kashmir. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice and sought a response from the Jammu and Kashmir High […]
Crimes against women in J&K go up by 15.625 in one year, over 7,000 accused arrested
Jammu: Crimes against women in Jammu and Kashmir recorded an increase of 15.62 percent in 2021 compared to the preceding year, with over 7,000 people being arrested, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) said in its latest report. However, the conviction rate remained low as only 95 people were awarded sentences, while cases under investigation […]
Plea on ‘genocide’ of Hindus, Sikhs in J&K: SC asks NGO to make representation to govt
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked an NGO that raised the issue of the alleged genocide of Hindus and Sikhs in Jammu and Kashmir during 1989-2003 to make a representation before the Centre and the appropriate authority. In its plea, the NGO We the Citizens sought the constitution of a Special Investigation Team […]
3 ‘splinter terror groups’ operating in Rajouri-Poonch, efforts on nuetralise them: Police
Jammu: Admitting the presence of about three “splinter terror groups” in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, a senior police officer said security forces are making efforts to neutralise them. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Rajouri-Poonch range, Haseeb Mughal said search and cordon operations in broader areas are taking place on almost […]
60-day special maternity leave to female staff in case of death of a child soon after birth: Centre
New Delhi: All female central government employees will be entitled for 60 days special maternity leave in case of death of a child soon after birth, an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) said on Friday. The decision has been taken keeping in view the potential emotional trauma caused due to […]
NEP will reorient India’s education system to global benchmarks: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said the new National Education Policy (NEP) will reorient India’s education system to global benchmarks. Addressing the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry Education Summit 2022, Singh said NEP is the biggest path-breaking reform in India since independence as it is not only progressive and visionary but […]
INS Vikrant, a symbol of aspirational, self-reliant ‘New India,’ says Rajnath Singh
Kochi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday termed the commissioning of INS Vikrant as a testament to the resolve of the government to ensure the safety and security of the nation in the next 25 years. Singh said Vikrant was a glowing symbol of an aspirational and self-reliant ‘New India’. Speaking during the commissioning of […]
INS Vikrant: Cong slams Modi for ‘taking credit’ for collective efforts of past govts
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “taking credit for the commissioning of” India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and accused him of “hypocrisy” for not recognising the contributions made by earlier governments. Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi congratulated the Indian Navy, the naval design bureau and Cochin Shipyard […]
SC grants interim bail to activist Setalvad
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame “innocent people” in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases, a day after excoriating the Gujarat High Court over delayed listing of her bail prayer. A bench comprising Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit […]
