File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Presenting the Budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up a “High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat”, to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India’s next phase of growth.“I propose setting up a ‘High Level Committee on Banking…
SRINAGAR: PDP has dismissed allegations by rival National Conference that all its three MLAs voted for BJP in the polls for four Rajya Sabha seats in Kashmir in Oct last year.The current war of words between NC and the PDP stems from an RTI reply, which says the Mehbooba Mufti-led party didn’t appoint a polling…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday allocated portfolios to the 23 newly inducted ministers in his Cabinet, including members from the Congress party.As part of the reshuffle, Vijay retained the Poverty Alleviation portfolio and reassigned the Women Welfare department, previously held by him, to newly inducted minister K Jegadeshwari.Congress leaders…
The Centre told the Supreme Court that PM Modi is personally overseeing NEET reforms after the paper leak row. Sensex plunged over 1,000 points amid weak monsoon fears, FII selling and US-Iran uncertainty. The NIA raided 12 locations in a Pakistan-linked drone terror conspiracy involving arms and IEDs. Rishabh Pant stepped down as Lucknow Super…
File photo: Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah JAMMU/SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the UT government is in touch with the Centre to evacuate Kashmiri students, mostly medical students, stranded in Iran.Both urged Muslims livid over…
Builder tells Delhi RERA it has abandoned the project after over three decades of delays. Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: After failing to build and grant possession of promised commercial units in plaza-4 of Central Square Complex at Bara Hindu Rao for over three decades, the builder has now informed Delhi RERA that it’s not…
SRINAGAR: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah rejected Thursday Union minister JP Nadda’s claim linking “National Conference (NC) and Congress” to a govt job exam leak in the Union territory, pointing out that the fiasco occurred in 2022 under the lieutenant governor’s (LG) administration when his govt was not in place.Omar indicated that Nadda was correct…
India, EU advance cooperation on sustainable ship recycling; 3 Indian yards ready for EU recognition NEW DELHI: India and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in sustainable ship recycling, with both sides expressing confidence over the progress made in facilitating the inclusion of Indian ship recycling facilities under the European Union…
NEW DELHI: The festive season brings joy to many. What it also brings is opportunities for the street vendors to earn an income to feel the festive vibe themselves. In Odisha, however, an attempt to earn a living during the Christmas season took a wrong turn.A video is going viral from the streets of Odisha…
Experience the rich heritage of Indian culture with a glass of Tulsi water, nature’s gentle remedy for everyday wellness. Master the art of brewing this calming beverage using fresh, chemical-free Rama or Krishna tulsi leaves. Tulsi has held a firm place in Indian homes for centuries. People turn to it for comfort during a cough,…