Month: October 2019

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna hugely benefiting farmers of the country Download App to read Latest News Today

Recruitment drive underway in Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir Download App to read Latest News Today

According to the researchers, including those from Texas A&M University in the US, liquid water on Mars may have become unsustainable and evaporated as the planet’s atmosphere became thinner, and the pressure at the surface became lesser. The study, published in the journal Nature Geoscience, noted that over 3 billion years ago the lake that … Read more

The two Lok Sabha seats where by-polls will be held are Samastipur in Bihar and Satara constituency in Maharashtra.Assembly constituencies for which by-polls will be held are – 11 seats of Uttar Pradesh, 6 in Gujarat, 5 seats each in Kerala and Bihar, 3 in Sikkim, 4 each of Punjab and Assam, 2 each of … Read more

Mary Kom claimed her eighth world medal at the recently-concluded championships in Russia and the BFI now plans to send the Manipuri boxer for the Olympic qualifiers in China, moving away from the previous decision to give direct selection only to the gold and silver winners. Download App to read Latest News Today

Armed officers found the inmates when they raided a school in the Rigasa district of Kaduna. All the inmates were found in chains and said they were beaten. There are 22 women among them. Two Cameroonians and two people from Niger were among those rescued. Last month police rescued more than 300 male students from … Read more

They streamed into the streets around the country’s parliament in Beirut, as well as elsewhere across the country, despite calls for calm from politicians and dozens of arrests on Friday. The demonstrators are demanding a sweeping overhaul of Lebanon’s political system, citing grievances ranging from austerity measures to poor infrastructure. They have crippled main roads … Read more

The peaceful demonstration was a change of scene after Barcelona saw its worst night of disturbances in decades on Friday  as masked youths blocked roads with blazing garbage bins and hurled rocks at security forces, who responded by firing repeated rounds of smoke grenades and tear gas. Spain’s acting interior minister, has meanwhile said that … Read more

The life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated by performing Dandi Yatra. Participants in huge number took part in the Yatra which was made vibrant by young students and their enthusiasm.A stall featuring books of Publications Division at the  Book Fair on the 150 Years of the Mahatama Gandhi has been one of the … Read more

Addressing the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, the Finance Minister said, India is firmly committed to the path of fiscal consolidation. She further added that India has taken diverse policy levers as part of the Modi government’s series of reforms to address the challenges being posed by slowdown in country’s growth. … Read more

She said that the increased trade integration, geopolitical uncertainties and high accumulated debt levels necessitate strong global coordination without waiting for the slowdown to become a crisis. She referred to it during her intervention at the Working Lunch Session of the Development Committee, the Ministerial level Committee of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the … Read more

the President said that Philippines is India’s natural partner in ASEAN region, and there have been upswing in trading activities between two nations, however, there is need to further accelerate the trade ties between two nations. He also said that ASEAN-India trade cooperation has witnessed an increase of 19 percent and, by 2022, India’s trade … Read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with members of the creative and entertainment world on ways to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The interaction was held at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister said that Gandhi Ji is synonymous with simplicity. His thoughts … Read more

Johnson was required by law to send the delay request after MPs refused to back his Brexit deal on Saturday, but has insisted Britain must leave the European Union on October 31 as planned. The Downing Street source said Johnson had sent a photocopy of the letter contained in the law that requires him to … Read more

Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera said in a statement that FATF in Paris informed the removal of Sri Lanka’s name from the blacklist commending the new measures taken by the country on financial security. Sri Lanka was first included in the blacklist in 2011. By 2012, Sri Lanka was listed in the list as a … Read more

“Bei Bei is part of our family,” Steve Monfort, director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, said in a statement. “We’re sad he’s leaving, but excited for the contributions he will make to the global giant panda population.”The bear and his parents are a favourite among visitors, said a zoo spokeswoman. Fans have watched Bei Bei … Read more

He has come up with numerous eco-friendly projects for the nation. In this contemporary epoch, energy resources are depleting in an excessive manner, which is also degrading the environment in a shoddy way. To curb this menace, Verma, with his untiring efforts, has attained over 60 IPRs which have developed numerous technology projects that are … Read more

There are 288 assembly seats in Maharashtra. The main contest is between BJP-Shiv Sena alliance and Congress-NCP combine. MNS, BSP, CPI(M) and CPI are among other parties contesting. A total of 3,237 candidates are in the fray. The number of voters in the state is 8,98,39,600.   In Haryana, the main contest is between the … Read more

The non-banking financial corporation had come under the ED’s scanner after investigations revealed that a loan of 2,186 crore rupees extended by DHFL to Sunblink Real Estate Private Limited had reached D-company in Dubai. Download App to read Latest News Today

Incidentally, Mr Johnson’s plan to get Parliament to approve his divorce deal with the European Union was thrown into doubt today, as lawmakers were first given a vote on whether – yet again – to delay their final decision on Brexit.  At a rare weekend sitting of Parliament, Johnson implored legislators to ratify the deal … Read more

The voting will decide UK’s departure from the European Union. PM Boris Johnson appeals the house to free UK from the “never-ending Brexit saga”, as It has been more than three years since the UK voted to leave European project. PM Johnson will try to win parliament’s approval on getting Brexit deal done by the … Read more

The International Criminal Police Organisation had hosted the general assembly, where representatives of all member countries converge, in India in 1997. Rishi Kumar Shukla, the director of the CBI that represents Interpol in India as the country’s national central bureau, moved the proposal on Friday in the ongoing 88th general assembly in Santiago, Chile, following … Read more

More than 200 films from various countries would be screened at the panorma section of the festival, which include 26 feature films and 15 non-feature films. The festival will also showcase 12 films that have completed 50 years since their first screening.  John Bailey, Cinematographer and Ex. President of Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and … Read more

Prominent leaders across all the political parties are making their last ditch efforts to woo the voters. A  total of 288 consitutency will go for election in  Maharashtra . By size of electorate,  Wardha  is the smallest consitutency and Panvel is the largest.  Among 3,237 candidates in race, there are a total 235 females candidates. … Read more

The Central Bureau of Investigation, told the Supreme Court today, that 15 accused, including Chidambaram, his son Karti and some companies have been charge-sheeted in the case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for CBI told the bench headed by Justice R Banumathi, opposing Chidambaram’s bail plea, that the country needs to go for a zero-tolerance … Read more

EU leaders gave their unanimous backing to the deal with Britain yesterday, putting the onus on PM Johnson to secure Parliament’s approval in a vote in two-days time. British and EU negotiators reached the agreement after days of late night talks and nearly three years of heated discussions that have strained EU-UK ties.   But … Read more

Born on January 10, 1946, in Faridpur district, he completed his graduation from the Government College of Fine Arts and Crafts in Kolkata in 1969. An icon of modern art in Bangladesh, Kalidas was awarded Shilpakala Padak in 2016 and the Ekushey Padak in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh for his contribution to fine … Read more

He was addressing an election campaign rally of BJP Candidate at Allpalli near Aheri in Gadchiroli, a Maoist affected district in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.  The BJP President attacked the Congress over the issue of tribal welfare and asked its leader Rahul Gandhi what his four generations have done for the community during their 70-year … Read more

The decision has been taken following the success of the pilot project started by the Ministry for admission of girl children in Sainik School Chhingchhip in Mizoram two years ago.  Rajnath Singh has directed concerned authorities to ensure availability of necessary infrastructure and sufficient female staff in Sainik schools for smooth implementation of the directive. … Read more

The two leaders are also set to witness the signing of bilateral agreements. The President will have meetings with liver transplant patients as well as with the beneficiaries of the Mahaveer Philippines Foundation on Saturday. The President also attend Philippines-India Business Conclave and Fourth ASEAN-India Business Summit later on Saturday. During his visit, The President … Read more

The Apex Court has asked the state government to issue a notification regarding the same within a week. A special bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and R F Nariman ordered inter-cadre transfer of Hajela on deputation, however, it has not mentioned the grounds for the order.  Hajela had overseen … Read more

The Ministry will grant the allowance to all CRPF personnel upto the level of Commandant, irrespective of place of deployment. The allowance is given to jawans and non-gazetted officers of the force for their daily meals and is included in their monthly salaries. The ministry’s order came after a Delhi High Court judgment in response … Read more

He visited various stalls at the fourth edition of defence attaches’ conclave at the constitution club. The Army Chief also said that India wants peace and stability in the neighbourhood and the entire Indo-pacific region. He added that we are one of the largest force in the world with respect to professionalism and apolitical nature. … Read more

Officials attending the ongoing plenary of FATF in Paris said, as per indications, Pakistan will be isolated by all members for not doing enough. The key outcomes of the meeting on global action against money laundering and terrorist financing, and decisions on Pakistan, Iran and other countries will be announced today. Financial Action Task Force … Read more

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A team of eight experts from Jaipur based Bhagwan Mahaveer Vikalang Sahayata Samiti is conducting the camp. Around 500 amputees will be provided artificial limb in Dhaka through the camp.  Indian High Commission in association with the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedic Rehabilitation Along with Bangladesh Orthopedic Society is organizing a 42 day long … Read more

The apex court directed the account holders to approach the high court for concerned relief.  Solicitor general Tushar Mehta informed the court that the government is concerned about this and is taking necessary steps.  Around 10.5 crore cash has been reportedly missing from the bank’s record. Download App to read Latest News Today

The injured students have been admitted to the district hospital.  The incident occured between the Bandrabhan and Sangakheda area of Hoshangabad.  While complaints were registered earlier, stating that the bus did not meet all the required safety measures. The school failed to pay any heed to the requests of changing the bus.   Download App … Read more

Talking to media during her visit to the United States, the Minister said that the negotiations are going on with intensity and fee issues on which there could be differences, are being sorted out. Nirmala Sitharaman also asserted India remains among the fastest growing economies of the world and efforts are being made to make … Read more

ED is questioning the NCP leader in connection with its money laundering probe linked to alleged illegal assets of Iqbal Mirchi, who was a close aide of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Iqbal Mirchi, a drug lord, died in 2013. Download App to read Latest News Today

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Speaking to the official news agency of Bangladesh BSS, s and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said on Thursday that govt has approved the recommendation of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to appoint administrators for Grammenphone  (GP) and Robi for recovery of Tk 13,446 crore owed by these companies to the government. The BTRC conducted … Read more

The truce was announced by U.S. Vice President Mike Pence after talks in Ankara with Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, and was swiftly hailed by President Donald Trump, who said it would save “millions of lives”. Nine days into Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria, Ankara agreed to pause military operations for 120 hours while the United … Read more

Rajouri District administration is organizing women empowerment campaigns in far-flung hilly areas of the District under the “BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO” scheme. The campaign aims at encouraging women to accquire skills and become independent. Women of Rajouri are rejoicing as 25 Handicraft centers have been set up by the central government. These centers are functioning … Read more

The concerns surrounding ‘poor air quality’ increase dramatically as winters set-in in National Capital and its surrounding areas. People woke up to poor air quality on Thursday morning. The Central Pollution Control Board, reported that the air quality index was 293 around 9 am which is in the poor category. In certain pockets the AQI … Read more

Special judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar allowed the ED to quiz Chidambaram and also granted him permission to have home cooked food, western toilet, medicines in the ED custody. The probe agency has sought 14-day custodial interrogation of the 74-year old senior Congress leader. The court also extended the judicial custody of Chidambaram till October 24 … Read more

The road starting from Kapurthala connecting Goindwal Sahib and terminating near Taran Taran in Punjab has been declared as new National Highway.  The naming would be effective from next month. The decision has been taken to mark the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev.    Download App to read Latest News Today

The MEA Official Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said:”The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is an important people to people initiative taken by India to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji. After several rounds of discussion with Pakistan, we have reached an agreement on all other issues, except the matter of Service Fee. Pakistan insists on … Read more

The much-anticipated Kartarpur Corridor project for Indian pilgrims to visit the revered Sikh shrine across the border in Pakistan is finally set to be inaugurated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the Indian side of the Kartarpur corridor on November 8. The construction work is expected to be completed by October 31. The 4.2 … Read more