Will not allow demolition of skywalk for metro expansion: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Jan 16 - West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that she will not allow any demolition of the skywalk to Dakshineswar Temple to take place for construction of Kolkata Metro expansion.
PM stayed silent on Manipur, did not solve Naga problem in 9 years: Rahul
Kohima, Jan 16 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said despite a big tragedy in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent and despite his commitment nine years ago, he did nothing to resolve the Naga political issue in Nagaland.
Key sections of Constitution on Lord Ram, Krishna kept out of books: Dhankhar
Jaipur, Jan 16 - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that key sections of the Constitution which mention about Lord Ram and Krishan have been kept out of book and peoples’ attention.
Inter-state fire training centre to be built in Haryana on lines of Nagpur model: Deputy CM
Gurugram, Jan 16 - Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that an inter-state fire training centre will be established in the state on the lines of Nagpur model.
Despite ‘War Room’ Delhi airport chaos continues, over 90 flights delayed
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Despite the establishment of 'War Rooms' at six metropolitan airports, chaos at Delhi airport continued for the third day on Tuesday with the departure of over 90 domestic flights either delayed or rescheduled by a few hours.
Indian markets snapped 5-day winning streak weighed down by realty, IT stocks
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Devarsh Vakil - Deputy Head Retail Research, HDFC Securities on Tuesday said that Nifty broke the 5 session’s winning streak by falling 65 points to close at 22032 weighed down mainly by realty and IT stocks.
Tax reforms resulted in record tax collection: PM Modi
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that reforms brought in the tax system in the country during the last 10 years have resulted in record tax collections.
Haryana to auction old properties of Agricultural Marketing Board
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - The Haryana government has initiated the process of monetising old or abandoned properties of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.
President Murmu to open Surajkund Crafts Fair on Feb 2
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Fair in Faridabad on February 2. Besides, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the fair on February 3.
BJP announces Lok Sabha cluster in-charges for Rajasthan at Delhi meeting
Jaipur, Jan 16 - In view of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the BJP has divided the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan into 8 clusters and appointed the cluster in-charges.
Haryana to establish board for workers welfare engaged with e-commerce giants
Gurugram, Jan 16 - Haryana government is set to establish a state-level board dedicated to the social and economic security of gig workers involved in delivering goods, services, and food to the doorstep.
RBI wants ceiling for state govts’ guarantees to be fixed at 5% of revenue
Mumbai, Jan 16 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday recommended that state governments should consider fixing a ceiling for incremental guarantees that they issue during a year at 5 per cent of Revenue Receipts or 0.5 per cent of Gross
Haryana making efforts to increase farmers’ income: Barala
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - Haryana Public Enterprise Bureau Chairman Subhash Barala on Tuesday said the state government is making efforts to increase the income of farmers.
3.7 crore people came out of poverty in Bihar due to Nitish’s policies: Choudhary
Patna, Jan 16 - After a NITI Aayog report revealed on Monday that 3.70 crore people of Bihar had come out of poverty, the state’s Finance Minister, Vijay Kumar Choudhary, said on Tuesday that such an achievement was possible due to the leadership
Coast Guard rescues 182 stranded pilgrims in West Bengal
New Delhi, Jan 16 - In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Tuesday rescued 182 pilgrims stranded on a grounded ferry off Kakdwip in West Bengal, an official said.
India’s trade deficit may turn volatile due to Red Sea danger: Nomura
New Delhi, Jan 16 - India's trade deficit may turn volatile in the coming months given the supply-side disruptions in the Red Sea due to the attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in retaliation to Israel’s action in Gaza, according to a
Resume flights from Adampur to Delhi: BJP leaders urge Scindia
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - BJP National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill, along with leaders of Punjab, on Tuesday met Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and raised the demand for resumption of flights from Adampur to Delhi.
Delhi HC orders halt to unauthorised construction near Nizamuddin Dargah
New Delhi, Jan 16 - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to halt any further construction in an unauthorised guest house near the centrally-protected Nizamuddin Dargah and Baoli.
PM offers prayers at Andhra Pradesh’s Lepakshi temple
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday offered prayers at the historic Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Sathya Sai district.
Builder can’t take over 10% project cost from buyer as advance or application fee: RERA
Gurugram, Jan 16 - The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) said on Tuesday that no promoter should accept more than 10 per cent of the cost of a flat, plot or building as an advance payment or application fee.