After the Patna High Court order and letter from the additional central provident fund commissioner (Bihar and Jharkhand) Rajib Bhattacharya to the additional chief secretary (education) RK Mahajan, the state government has finally sought legal opinion on extending EPF coverage to its nearly four lakh teachers. “The government has sought […]
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CBI books former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in horse-trading case
The CBI has filed a case against former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat in connection with a 2016 sting video that showed him negotiating a deal to buy the support of rebel MLAs. The Uttarakhand HC had in September last week given a go-ahead to the agency to register a case […]
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What do Selena Gomez, Anushka, Malaika have in common?
Edgy, luxe, tulle, exuding oodles of oomph are some of the words to best describe Aadnevik’s designs. Several tactile materials including chiffon, feathers and leather are at play in the designs that feature sheer corsets, high slits and play to the image of a classy bombshell who knows what she wants. The label’s short dresses […]
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Apple Watch fall detection feature saves man’s life in US
In yet another example why you should wear an Apple Watch while travelling, a man in the US has credited the device for saving his life after he fell over a steep cliff and the Watch called 911 after detecting a hard fall. James Prudenciano, 28, and his date Paige […]
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‘Tallest, widest, longest cabin’: Gulfstream to build world’s biggest private jet G700
Gulfstream is angling to reclaim bragging rights as builder of the world’s biggest private jet. The planemaker unveiled plans to make a roomier version of its flagship G650, which was unseated last year as the largest luxury jet by Bombardier Inc.’s Global 7500. Gulfstream’s new G700, with an expected debut […]
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Sensex ends 95 points higher; HCL Tech up 3 per cent
Equity benchmark BSE Sensex rose 95 points on Wednesday, led by gains in IT and auto stocks, amid mixed cues from global markets. After swinging over 330 points in a choppy session, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 94.99 points, or 0.24 per cent, higher at 39,058.83. It hit an intra-day […]
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Boeing 737 MAX flight control system, a key factor in Lion Air crash
Mechanical and design problems with a Boeing 737 MAX flight control system were key factors in the crash of a Lion Air jet last year, Indonesian investigators told victims’ families in a briefing on their findings Wednesday. But some grieving relatives expressed anger that investigators were not planning to blame […]
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39 found dead in lorry container near London
The British police have launched a murder investigation after 39 people – 38 adults and one teenager – were found dead in a lorry container early on Wednesday morning in an incident likely to be related to human smuggling. The Essex police said they were called by colleagues from the […]
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In revival plan for MTNL and BSNL, cabinet announces merger of the two
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to merge state-owned telecom firms Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL). Telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad made the announcement and assured that neither MTNL or BSNL are being closed, nor being disinvested, nor being hired to any third party. […]
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Exercise ‘utmost caution’, India issues advisory to citizens visiting Turkey
India has issued an advisory to its citizens visiting Turkey, asking them to “exercise utmost caution” while visiting the Middle East country. “Government of India has been receiving queries from Indian nationals on travelling to Turkey in view of the situation in the region. Although there have been no reports […]
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‘India supposed to get $372m from ICC,’ Sourav Ganguly to make sure BCCI gets its dues
In his first reaction after officially taking over as the new BCCI president on Wednesday, former India captain Sourav Ganguly made it clear that he will make sure BCCI gets its dues from ICC. Ganguly, who was formally elected as BCCI’s 39th president on Wednesday, said that BCCI is supposed […]
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‘Will run BCCI the way I led India, Sourav Ganguly promises corruption-free reign
Newly-elected BCCI President Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday promised a corruption-free tenure, saying he will run the world’s richest cricket body the same way he led the Indian team. “No compromise on credibility, corruption-free and same for all BCCI, just as I led India,” Ganguly said while addressing the media after […]
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On FB, Shivanand Tiwary takes ‘leave’ from RJD, sets off talks of a switch
Rashtriya Janata Dal’s national vice-president and former MP Shivanand Tiwary, apparently sidelined in the party, took to Facebook on Tuesday to announce that he was taking “leave” from his present responsibilities in the party to write a memoir. “I am feeling tired and mentally exhausted. I want to write a […]
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DMRC set to run Gurugram’s Rapid Metro from Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, operations of Gurugram’s Rapid Metro network will be run by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). In a statement released Tuesday evening, the DMRC confirmed that “services of the 11.6km long corridor will continue to operate as per the normal timetable as earlier.” Officials said that a “smooth […]
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Mumbai will continue to get light rain till Saturday
The city continued to receive post-monsoon showers on Tuesday, too, as light rainfall was recorded in the suburbs and south Mumbai after 9pm. The day and night temperatures were close to the normal mark on Tuesday. The district rain forecast by the weather bureau on Tuesday said the city will […]