The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited feedback from the public on the various changes proposed in the payments system, including the possibility of imposing tiered charges on transactions done through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated December 08, […]
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UP: SKM to hold protest against Centre in Lakhimpur Kheri
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)- an umbrella body of farmers has announced it is beginning a 75-hour sit-in in Lakhimpur Kheri from Thursday to press for their pending demands. SKM is an umbrella group comprising around 40 farm organisations, primarily demanding the proper implementation of minimum support price (MSP) for crops. […]
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J-K: NIA raids house of accused in case related to arms, ammunition dropped by Pakistani drones
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in Jammu, Kathua, Samba and Doda in connection with recovery along the International Border of arms and ammunition dropped via drones controlled through Pakistan. Officials of the NIA were seen at the residence of Faisal Muneer, the main […]
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Afghanistan: Taliban condemn Kabul mosque blast
The Taliban on Wednesday condemned the explosion that took place at a mosque in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, which left 20 people dead. The spokesman of the Islamic Emirate, Zabihullah Mujahid, said in a tweet that the perpetrators of “crimes” will soon be arrested and punished, Tolo News reported. Earlier, on […]
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WB: Arrested Anubrata Mondal’s daughter Sukanya Mondal to appear before Calcutta HC today
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed Sukanya Mandal, daughter of TMC Birbhum District President Anubrata Mondal, to appear before the court today after a petition was filed that she got the post of teacher without clearing the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) exam. The petitioner alleged that a total of six people including Mandal […]
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Indian stocks decline marginally on profit booking, Sensex still above 60,000
Indian stock indices started Thursday’s session with minor losses primarily due to profit booking after the recent bull run. Barring today’s marginal losses, the latest bull run in Indian stocks has been continuing for the past five weeks on a trot. At 9.21 a.m., Sensex traded at 60,135.12 points, down […]
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US, Taiwan commence formal negotiation on trade initiative
The US and Taiwan on Wednesday have started formal negotiations under a trade initiative to deepen the trade and investment relationship, in another move to support the island country. Revealing a negotiating mandate for the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade announced on June 1, Deputy US Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said, “Today, we […]
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Assam CM directs officials to ensure smooth conduct of govt recruitment exams
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a virtual meeting with the deputy commissioners (DCs) and other stakeholders at his office in Janata Bhawan on Wednesday to ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations for recruitment into nearly 30,000 Grade III and Grade IV posts for different departments under the […]
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa set for return to Sri Lanka next week: Report
Sri Lanka’s former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is all set to return next week to the island nation that he was forced to flee in July after massive protests against him, local media reported. Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, who is also related to Gotabaya, hinted that Rajapaksa […]
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Lalu Prasad says “Modi ko hatana hai” as RJD returns to power in Bihar
Aiming to hit another home run in Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav has slammed the “dictatorial” government at the Centre and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi must be ousted from power. “We have to oust the dictatorial government. Hatana hai, Modi ko hatana hai,” RJD chief Lalu Prasad […]
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Delhi: 8 kite flyers arrested for using Chinese manjha
Delhi Police arrested eight kite flyers from Geeta Colony area for allegedly using Chinese manjha. Due to the menace of Chinese Manjha and the recent incidents, the Geeta Colony police station ran a special drive. During the drive, a total of eight kite flyers using Chinese manjha were arrested. In this regard, […]
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Kerala: Youth organisations stage protest as student dresses up as Savarkar
Youth Congress and Youth League staged a protest march in Malappuram on Wednesday against the participation of a student dressed up as V D Savarkar in a government school during the Independence Day celebrations. The incident is of Vocational Higher Secondary School Kizhuparamba in Malappuram district. According to school authorities, […]
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Goa MLA writes to PM Modi, demands dismissal of Union Minister Smriti Irani
Goa Congress MLA Sankalp Amonkar on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the immediate sacking of Union Minister Smriti Irani to pave way for a free and fair investigation into her alleged family-run business in the coastal state. Speaking to reporters, Amonkar, an MLA from Mormugao said that […]
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Son of Delhi cop cheated in name of gigolo service
The son of a Delhi Police officer was allegedly cheated of around Rs 50,000 in the name of getting a job in gigolo service. The victim is the son of an Assistant Sub Inspector of Delhi Police and a resident of Kingsway Camp New Police Line area. According to Delhi Police, the victim got a WhatsApp […]
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Andhra Pradesh adds 754 new procedures under Aarogyasri scheme
Andhra Pradesh health department on Wednesday included 754 new Aarogyasri procedures in the insurance scheme under the direction of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. The officials informed the Chief Minister regarding the new procedures at the review meeting held in the camp office at Tadepalli on Wednesday. “With the new additions, […]