India
Using Aadhaar Biometrics to Identify Bodies not Feasible Technologically, Legally: UIDAI to HC
A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court had on September 26 declared the Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid but had struck down some of its provisions, including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions.
RBI May Change Stance on Monetary Policy, Inch Towards Rate Cut
Some economists have said that the recently appointed Shaktikanta Das, is likely to promote growth and aid the fragile financial sector, as inflation is comfortable at present, in December dropping to an 18-month low of 2.19 percent.
‘BJP Wants 15 Seats in Bengal’: Shiv Sena Sees Poll Design in CBI vs Mamata
The Sena said the Centre could have acted against the Kolkata Police chief two months back and the CBI should have carried proper summons before visiting his house to question him.
Kisan Congress to Bombard PMO With DDs Worth Rs 17, Says Modi Can Get Another Expensive Suit
The Kisan Congress, on behalf of aggrieved farmers, has prepared multiple DDs that it will start posting to the PMO beginning Tuesday.
UP Govt Invokes ESMA, Bans Strike in State Universities Till June 2019
According to a notification issued in this regard, the government has prohibited strike till June 5, 2019 in all services of the state universities established under the Uttar Pradesh State Universities Act, 1973.
Passenger Couple Kills Cabbie Near Delhi, Chops Body Into Three Pieces and Steal Car
The accused offered Govind sedated tea at their residence after the ride was complete and then strangled him.
Niti Aayog Open to Allocation of Developmental Funds to States: Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar
The Aayog, unlike its predecessor Planning Commission, does not have financial powers nor any say in preparing annual plans of the states.
Government to File Review Petition After DU Teachers Protest Faculty Reservation Under New Roster
A recent order by the apex court, which was in line with the Allahabad High Court order, was in favour of implementing the new roster system of reservation for teaching posts by treating department as a unit.
'TMC Not Allowing Our Political Programmes': BJP Delegation Complains to EC
A high-level BJP delegation submitted a memorandum to the poll panel to highlight instances that show that the TMC does not "believe" in democracy
To Check Predatory Pricing by Airlines During Winters, J&K Governor Seeks PM Modi's Help
Malik said there is a need to make the airlines understand and the fares need to be reduced.
Mystery Shrouds Woman's Assassination in South Kashmir, Family Grapples to Find Answers
Police say that the militants are behind the murder, but none of the outfits have claimed the responsibility yet.
PM Modi Lays Foundation Stones for AIIMS, Other Projects in Jammu
The people of Jammu protested for almost two months for setting up of AIIMS in the region. The National Conference (NC) and the Congress also staged demonstrations here in support of the demand.
PM Modi Inaugurates First-ever University in Ladakh
The Jammu region has four universities besides an IIT and an IIMC, while the Kashmir Valley has three universities and a National Institute of Technology (NIT).
Even Transferring The First Rs 2,000 Would be Hard: Experts on Modi Govt's Cash Dole to Farmers
Jadavpur University economics professor Saikat Sinha Roy apprehended that the Rs 75,000 crore on account of the scheme would mostly move into the 'unproductive conspicuous consumption' head.
7 Dead, 30 Injured as 11 Coaches of Delhi-Bound Seemanchal Express Derail in Bihar
One general coach, one AC coach B3, three sleeper coaches -S8, S9, S10 and four more coaches of the 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Expresshave derailed, said East Central Railway spokesperson Rajesh Kumar.
Paid News Bane of Journalism: Venkaiah Naidu Calls for 'Serious Introspection' of Fourth Estate
He said this was no longer the case as commercial and other considerations were taking precedence over everything else.