A billion-plus Aadhaar cards: Here's how the Govt plans to rope in every Indian
More than 1.12 billion Indians–88.2% of the population–have now been enrolled for Aadhaar, India’s controversial biometric national identity programme. An IndiaSpend analysis of a government law that came into effect without much public attention six months ago reveals how the government plans to sign up the remainder of the population. A 2 November 2016 circular […]
‘Tax free wings’ petition gets heard: Maneka asks Jaitley to cut taxes on eco-friendly sanitary pads
Health Maneka Gandhi’s response comes as an online petition by Congress MP Sushmita Dev garnered over 2 lakh supporters. TNM Staff Maneka Gandhi, sushmita dev.jpg Change.org With the online petition asking for sanitary pads to be made tax-free gathering momentum, it’s also being heard in ministerial corridors. Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2017 jersey unveiled – Sportskeeda
Mumbai Mirror Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2017 jersey unveiledSportskeedaThe wait is finally over for Sunrisers Hyderabad fans as fans can now purchase the team’s jersey for IPL 2017. The team confirmed on their official Twitter handle that the merchandise that the fans can get their hands on is finally available. That also …IPL 2017 key […]
1.12 billion Indians have Aadhaar numbers – how govt plans to sign up rest
Aadhaar Enrollment The 12-digit, biometric Aadhaar UID number, will soon be compulsory to receive benefits under 530 welfare schemes. IANS AADHAAR_CARD_pti_750x500.jpg Alison Saldanha More than 1.12 billion Indians — 88.2 per cent of the population — have now been enrolled for Aadhaar, the controversial biometric national identity programme. An IndiaSpend analysis of a law that […]
BJP corporators, mayor forced us to sing Vande Mataram: SP corporator
[India], Mar. 30 (ANI): Following the Vande Mataram row that took place earlier this week, Samajwadi Party (SP) corporator Afzal on Thursday asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporators and mayor forced them to sing the song. “We respect Vande Mataram, but BJP corporators and mayor were literally forcing us to sing. The Supreme Court […]
Attacks on Nigerians 'unacceptable': MEA
[India], Mar. 30 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday condemned the violence against three Nigerian nationals in Uttar Pradesh, stating it was “unacceptable” and assured that it is committed to ensuring the safety and security of foreigners in India. “Such criminal acts are completely unacceptable and we condemn them, ” External Affairs Ministry […]
Truckers to go on indefinite strike from April 1
Kolkata: The supplies of commodities are likely to be disrupted from the first day of the new financial year (2017-18) as some of the truck owners’ associations have threatened to take their carriers off the road for an indefinite period from April 1. The strike has been called to protest the sharp increase in third-party […]
Hyderabad joins Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul among Giga-enabled global cities – Livemint
Livemint Hyderabad joins Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul among Giga-enabled global citiesLivemint“Very few cities across the world can boast as being giga-enabled, certainly not at this scale. This launch places Hyderabad in league of select cities in the world that can boast of such futuristic technology. Giga speeds will allow downloads from the …ACT Fibernet launches […]
Andhra tragedy: Five men die in chemical tank in West Godavari food company
Accident Police are yet to determine if the men asphyxiated or died due to inhaling toxic gases. TNM Staff food-processing_godavari-750×500.jpg Five men in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district allegedly choked to death at a food processing plant in Mogalpur in the district. The incident occurred when the men went in to clean a chemical tank […]
22 lakh trucks to stay off roads from midnight
Bengaluru: Around 22 lakh trucks are set to go off the roads after Thursday midnight in southern states. The truckers are protesting increase of insurance premium by 50 per cent. “The increase of insurance premium will affect the truckers badly. It will be difficult for truckers to pay that much amount,” G.V. Shanmugappa, General Secretary […]
