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SC Notice to Centre on Pleas for Investigation in Alleged 'Franchise Racket' Cases
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde issued notices to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, CBI, Enforcement Directorate and others on the plea.
Govt Attributes Festivals, Laxity in Adhering to Protocol Behind Surge in Covid-19 Cases in Delhi
At a high level meeting, chaired by Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, the COVID-19 situation in Delhi was discussed threadbare.
Delhi's India Islamic Cultural Centre Signboard Defaced, Hindu Sena Says Its Workers Did it
"We have registered a case under Section 3 of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act against unknown people. We are scanning CCTV cameras installed in and around the vicinity but have not found any relevant footage," a senior police officer sa...
Hyderabad FC Launch New Kit Ahead of Indian Super League 2020-21 Season
Hyderabad FC launched their home and away jersey ahead of the seventh season of the Indian Super League.
Man Held by Delhi Police for Duping People Through Multi-level Marketing Scheme
Several cases are registered against the accused in West Bengal, Karnataka and with the CBI also. A complainant reported that in January 2009, Tirkha published an advertisement inviting investments in a scheme. He offered double return through his travel...
Om Birla to Lead India at Inter-parliamentary Union Session on Election of New President; Pak Among Contenders
The election of the new President of IPU will take place through remote electronic secret ballot since the outgoing President Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron of Mexico had completed her term on October 19.
Over 2 Million Indians Returned from Abroad Under 'Vande Bharat' Mission: MEA
As on Thursday, 20.55 lakh Indians have been repatriated through different modes of the Vande Bharat Mission viz. Air India, private and foreign carriers, chartered flights, naval ships and land border crossings.
Tanzania Becomes Latest Nation to Form Air Bubble Arrangement with India During Covid-19
Till now, India had formed such arrangements with around 18 countries including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, the Maldives, Nigeria, Qatar, the UAE, the UK and the USA.
Festive Season Pose Significant Risk: Harsh Vardhan Calls On People to Remain Vigilant amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Vardhan emphasised that the prime minister's message of wearing a mask/face cover, maintaining physical distance and frequent handwashing should reach the last citizen, the health ministry said.
SC Asks Gujarat Riots Survivor Bilkis Bano to Approach Authorities with Her Grievances
A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian asked advocate Shobha Gupta, representing Bano, to withdraw her interlocutory application and make a representation.
Composition Taxpayers With 'NIL' Returns Can File Via SMS: GST Network
Out of the total of 17.11 lakh taxpayers registered under the Composition Scheme, about 20 per cent or 3.5 lakh taxpayers are NIL return filers.
SC Rejects Interim Prayer of TN, AIADMK for 50 Percent OBC Quota in Medical Seats for 2020-21
The state government and various political parties have challenged the Centre’s decision not to grant 50 per cent reservation to OBCs as per Tamil Nadu law.
23% Crorepati Candidates in Fray in MP Assembly Bypolls, Shows Data
As per the data, 80 (23 per cent) of the 355 candidates are crorepatis or multi-millionaires with average assets of Rs 1.10 crore.
Govt Left with 25,000 Tonnes Buffer Stock Onion: Nafed
Currently, Nafed is offloading onion buffer stock in the market to boost domestic availability and check onion prices which surpassed Rs 75 per kg in some parts of the country in the last few weeks.
Delhi's Air Quality 'Poor' as Neighbouring States Report Season's Highest Farm Fire Count for a Day
The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution stood at 17 per cent. The city recorded a 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) of 254.
Jaishankar Says Peace Along LAC is 'Deeply Disturbed', Impacting India and China Relationship
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made these comments against the backdrop of the over five-month-long border standoff between India and China in eastern Ladakh where each side has deployed over 50,000 troops.