The Environment Ministers of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh will meet on October 1 to discuss and tackle the problem of stubble-burning which causes pollution every year, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said on Tuesday. The virtual meeting will also be attended by the environment secretaries of Delhi and […]
‘Source of black money blocked’: PM shreds Opposition on farm law protests
They are insulting farmers by setting fire to the very equipment he worships, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, launching a full-blooded defence of the farm laws and hitting out at the opposition a day after members of the Punjab unit of Youth Congress set a tractor on fire at Rajpath near the […]
India provides Dornier to Maldives, will help monitor movement of Chinese vessels
India on Tuesday provided a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft to the Maldives National Defence Force (MDNF) that is expected to boost efforts to keep a closer eye on the movement of Chinese vessels in regional waters, people familiar with developments said. The Dornier aircraft will operate under the command and […]
Drag queens to grace Vogue magazine cover in Brazil
A pair of drag queens will grace the October cover of Vogue in Brazil, the magazine said on Monday, marking a landmark for the iconic fashion publication in a nation where openly gay and trans people face violence and discrimination. Grammy-nominated singer Pabllo Vittar and rapper Gloria Groove will each […]
SSC exams 2020: Important instructions for candidates appearing in upcoming CBTs
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Tuesday released guidelines for various upcoming recruitment examination on its official website. The Commission has included guidelines for the Covid-19 pandemic, which candidates appearing in the upcoming SSC examinations need to follow. Candidates who have applied for the SSC recruitment examination can check the […]
Afghan peace negotiator urges new era in ties with Pakistan
The chief of Afghanistan’s peace negotiating team said Tuesday on a visit to Pakistan that the time has come for the two neighboring countries to shun the suspicion, “stale rhetoric” and tired conspiracy theories that have dogged past relations. Abdullah Abdullah is in Pakistan on a bridge-building mission meant to […]
Former IMF chief Rodrigio Rato acquitted in Spanish bank trial
Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato and all other defendants put on trial on accusations of fraud and falsifying the books in the 2011 stock listing of Spain’s Bankia bank were acquitted on Tuesday. The court said bank’s stock listing had received approvals “from all necessary institutions”. The listing was very […]
Banerjee wants Governor to be post office, a rubber stamp: Jagdeep Dhankhar
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar launched an attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday over the situation in the state and the lack of response from her side despite him seeking information about the law and order situation in the state. “The Chief Minister wants the Governor to be […]
GATE 2021 registration deadline extended till October 7, check details here
GATE 2021: The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on Tuesday extended the online registration process for Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE 2021) till October 7, 2020. Earlier, the online application process was scheduled to end on September 30, 2020. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the GATE 2021 examination […]
Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Vitpilen 250 road test review: The Swedish legends
The KTM owned Swedish motorcycle making brand – Husqvarna – announced its India entry with the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. And the bikes created quite a buzz from the moment they were unveiled at the IBW 2019. The Svartpilen translates to ‘black arrow’ in Swedish, while the Vitpilen is […]
In UP’s last budget before polls, funds for development will be a major challenge
As the Uttar Pradesh government begins the process of preparing the budget for 2021-2022, a major challenge of providing funds for development schemes and other important public works stares the authorities in the face. Adding to the challenge will be the new schemes and populist announcements that chief minister Adityanath […]
EC announces dates for 56 assembly and one parliamentary by-poll
The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that 54 assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency across 10 states would go to polls on November 3 and 7, respectively. Two assembly constituencies in Manipur will also go to polls along with the parliamentary constituency of Valmiki Nagar in Bihar on November 3. […]
No NEED to carry Registration certificate, Driving License & Insurance documents in your Car/Motorbike
In a new initiative by the government, there will be no need to carry driving licenses and other related documents from 1st October. The government said that the records of vehicular documents, including driving licenses and e-challans, will be maintained through an information technology portal from 1st October 2020. From […]
SRH’s predicted XI vs DC: Williamson comes in to assure shaky middle-order
In search of their maiden victory in the Indian Premier League 2020, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take the field against table-toppers – Delhi Capitals in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. David Warner’s side is currently having a horrific time in the tournament. They lost the opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore […]
IPL 2020: Ravi Shastri hails RCB bowler, credits him for ‘best IPL performance of 2020’
The world witnessed some exhilarating performances during the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians clash on Tuesday in Dubai. While the batsmen from both sides set the stage on fire, there was one player who stood out with his bowling prowess. It was Washington Sundar, who stole the show with […]