India
Around 1.4 Lakh People Apply for 147 Sebi Senior Officer Jobs
A total of 147 vacancies were notified for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) by the markets watchdog to hire legal as well as IT experts, researchers, and other officials for general administration.
India's Overall Spending on Health Sector 'Low', Says Niti Aayog Member
Emphasising that there is a need to request both the union and state governments to enhance spending on health, he said the COVID-19 experience will justify an increase in expenditure on health sector.
Consent of State Govt Mandatory for CBI Investigation in Its Jurisdiction, Says Supreme Court
The state government's consent is mandatory for a CBI investigation in its jurisdiction and the agency cannot conduct probe without its nod, the Supreme Court has said. A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and B R Gavai said the provisions are in tune wi...
Covid-19 Vaccine Will be Ready in 3-4 Months, Says Harsh Vardhan; Shots to be Given Based on 'Scientific Evaluation'
Praising the efforts of the Central government, the minister said some 'very bold steps' were taken to fight the pandemic in the last few months.
India Aims To Reduce Diesel Use With $1.35-billion LNG Retail Push
Indian companies will spend 100 billion rupees ($1.35 billion) over three years on 1,000 liquefied natural gas (LNG) stations along main roads and industrial corridors and in mining areas, the oil minister said on Thursday, to cut diesel consumption.
Mission Paani: 'Chalta Hai' Attitude Won't Help Address Water Issues Amid Climate Change, Says Venkaiah Naidu
Speaking at the Jal Pratigya event organized as part of the News18-Harpic Mission Paani campaign, vice-president Venkaiah Naidu said the country housed more than 18 per cent of the world population but had only 4 per cent renewable water resources. He sai...
Must for Ayodhya's Ram Temple, This Unique Pink Standstone Forces Rajasthan to Free Sanctuary Land
The functionaries of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had recently warned the Congress government against blocking of the standstone, soon after which the state government sought a clearance from Centre on 'highest priority'.
Sensex Drops Over 200 Points in Early Trade; Nifty Slips Below 12,900
The 30-share BSE index was trading 240.96 points or 0.55 per cent lower at 43,939.09 in the opening session.
Cong Leader Ahmed Patel Stable, 'Significantly Better' Than at Time of Hospitalisation, Says Daughter
In a tweet on Sunday, Ahmed Patel's son Faisal had said that his father was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon for further treatment after testing positive for Covid-19 few weeks earlier.
Sudarshan TV's 'UPSC Jihad' Show Offensive, Likely to Promote Communal Attitudes: Centre to SC
The ministry, in an order passed on November 4, cautioned Sudarshan TV warning if any violation of the Programme Code is found in the future, stricter penal action would be taken.
RCF Kapurthala Rolls Out Double-decker Train Coach with 160 Kmph Speed Potential
The new double-decker coach is equipped with the most modern amenities and design, and has a capacity of 120 seats. The upper deck can seat 50 passengers and the lower deck 48.
Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme Garners Rs 72,480 Crore Tax to Govt So Far
During a high-level review meeting by the IT department, it was decided to launch an e-campaign to inform taxpayers about the scheme, guiding and facilitating them in filing of declarations and removing any difficulties faced by them in availing the schem...
Bihar Congress Leaders Demand Comprehensive Review of Party's Poor Poll Show
The sources said All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Bihar Shaktisinh Gohil and other leaders have sent their resignations to the party high-command. It is learnt that state Congress chief Madan Mohan Jha has also offered to quit, but is awa...
I-T Refunds Worth Rs 1.36 Lakh Crore Issued to 40.19 Lakh Taxpayers Till November 17
This includes Personal income tax (PIT) refunds amounting to Rs 35,750 crore and corporate tax refunds of over Rs 1 lakh crore during this period.
Pfizer Says Final Trial Results Show Covid-19 Vaccine is 95% Effective, Ready to Seek Emergency Clearance
Pfizer said the vaccine had no serious side effects and that it will apply for emergency use authorisation from US regulators within a matter of days.
Srinu Bugatha to Headline Indian Challenge at Delhi Half Marathon 2020
The Delhi Half Marathon slated to be held on November 29.