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Ready to Rejoin Congress to Fight BJP in Gujarat, Says Former CM Shankersinh Vaghela
Vaghela, 80, who currently heads a little-known political outfit called the the Praja Shakti Democratic Party (PSDP), issued a statement in which he claimed that many Congress workers and leaders have been urging him to return to the party.
40 Nursing Students Test Covid-19 Positive, College Sealed in Karnataka
Municipal Commissioner Rayappa said 40 students from Kerala studying in the college tested positive for COVID-19 after which the district health officer, nodal officer and himself visited the college and issued the order. The area has been sealed and othe...
A Monumental Challenge: Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami Seals Doors to Jaya Legacy as Sasikala Plots Return
Politics barely gets anywhere without drama. That's precisely why AIADMK joint coordinator Palaniswami is sealing off all routes that might lead former party general secretary VK Sasikala to stake claim to the legacy of late chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Mamata Hits Out At TMC Turncoat Rajib Banerjee, Says Probing 'Malpractice' Accusations Against Him
Mamata Banerjee also said that the Election Commission will likely announce dates for the upcoming assembly elections next week.
Now Pay Rs 1000 Fine for Spitting, Littering from Moving Vehicles in UP, Govt to Table Proposal
The state proposes to set up a 'centre of excellence' in the near future for research and development, testing and certification to help electric vehicles industry.
Home First Finance Company Shares List with Over 19 Percent Premium at Rs 618
On the NSE, it got listed at Rs 618.80, reflecting a jump of 19.45 per cent. The company’s market valuation was at Rs 5,243.64 crore on the BSE.
Take Action as Per Law in FIRs Over Republic Day Violence, HC Tells Centre, Police
The court, while dismissing the petition, also observed that it appeared to be a 'publicity' interest litigation. The petitioner, a law graduate, claims that he has come to know through news reports and social activists that people were detained from the...
Kerala Boy Burnt on Arms and Legs with Hot Spatula by Father for Not Studying
The boy, who has burn marks on his arms and legs, has been shifted to a child welfare centre at Pathanamthitta , police said.
'That Winning Feeling': Open Letter to Sunil Chhetri from a Bengaluru FC Fan
'There is always something to be won. When it's not a title, it's faith' - A Bengaluru FC tries to remind Sunil Chhetri what is the true winning feeling.
Railways' Operating Ratio to Improve to 96.96% by End of This Financial Year: Official
The operating ratio means expenses as a portion of revenue or the amount spent on every rupee earned.
Nirmala Sitharaman Exclusive Interview: I Will Only be Postponing India’s Growth If I Don’t Spend Now
After unveiling the keenly-watched Union Budget 2021, Nirmala Sitharaman in an exclusive interview to Network 18 editor-in-chief Rahul Joshi spoke about the government's "fine balance" in taking care of all classes while ensuring that consumers are not bu...
Govt Earmarks Rs 2,217 Crore for Tackling Air Pollution, Environment Ministry's Budget Allocation Shrinks
While it has reduced the amount allocated to the climate change action plan by Rs 10 crore and to Project Tiger by Rs 50 crore, the amount for National Coastal Mission has been almost doubled from Rs 103 crore in the last fiscal to Rs 200 crore in 2021-22...
Disappointed Over Govt Policies on FDI, Disinvestment in Budget 2021, Says Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Government's proposals to amend Insurance Act to increase FDI in insurance sector from 49 per cent to 74 per cent as well as relaxation of foreign investments in infrastructure sector will increase foreign dependence and should be reconsidered, the BMS su...
Budget 2021-22: Govt Slashes Allocation for Tourism Ministry by 19%, Industry Unhappy
Of the Rs 668.72 crore allocated towards promotion and publicity, Rs 524.02 crore is for the overseas market and Rs 144.70 crore has been kept for domestic tourists.
#MeToo: Delhi Court Reserves for Feb 10 Verdict in MJ Akbar's Defamation Case Against Priya Ramani
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ravindra Kumar reserved the judgment after Akbar as well as Ramani completed their arguments.
News18 Afternoon Digest: Nirmala Sitharaman Carries 'Made in India' Tab for First-Ever Paperless Budget; Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi Detained as Military Stages Coup and Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Budgeting for New Normal: Nirmala Sitharaman Carries 'Made in India' Tab for First-Ever Paperless Budget; Budget 2021 Expectations: Health Insurance Benefits To Income Tax Deductions, What Middle Cl...