Sensex trades flat amid volatility
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Indian frontline indices saw a muted opening on Tuesday due to volatility in the market. At 9.50 a.m., Sensex was at 79,600, down 48 points or 0.06 per cent and Nifty was down 9 points or 0.04 per cent at 24,337. The market trend seems positive. On the National Stock Exchange […]
Kolkata doctor murder: Why Sandip Ghosh was not put on compulsory waiting, asks BJP
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) BJP’s information technology cell chief and the party’s central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya, on Tuesday, questioned the Mamata government over the ‘prized posting’ of the former principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, saying why he was not put on compulsory waiting for the […]
DMK meet on Aug 16, Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Dy CM likely on agenda
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) The ruling DMK will hold a meeting of its district secretaries on August 16 to discuss the preparations for the annual ‘Mupperum Vizha’ celebration. However, there is speculation that the role elevation of State Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin as the Deputy Chief Minister may also be discussed. The DMK organising secretary […]
Vinay Mohan Kwatra takes charge as India’s ambassador to US
Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Vinay Mohan Kwatra took charge on Monday as Indian ambassador to the US. “Privileged to assume charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States of America. Team @IndianEmbassyUS will continue to work intensely to strengthen this crucial partnership,” he wrote in a post on X. Kwatra is the former […]
UP govt assures Centre of timely resolution of issues in NH projects
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured the Centre of timely resolution of any issues in the execution of national highway projects in the state, an official statement said. At a meeting to review the progress of national highway projects here, the Chief Minister also said on Monday that […]
BSF foils infiltration bid in Tripura; police nab 4 Bangladeshis in Agartala
Agartala, Aug 13 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) on Monday foiled an infiltration attempt by 15 Bangladeshis along the international border in Tripura, while the state police arrested four nationals from the neighbouring country from the outskirts of Agartala, officials said. A BSF spokesman said that taking advantage of inclement weather and poor visibility, […]
I&B Ministry calls for fresh consultation & comments on draft broadcast Bill
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry informed on Monday that it has extended the deadline for receiving feedback on the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill till October 15 in view of wider consultations with all the concerned stakeholders. “The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is working on a Draft Broadcasting […]
‘Never stands for national interest’, Gourav Vallabh slams Congress’ stance on Hindenburg report
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Criticising the Congress over its stance on the reports and articles published by US-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research, BJP leader Gourav Vallabh said on Monday that the grand old party has a history of putting national interests on the backburner. In its latest report, Hindenburg Research has accused market regulator […]
India as world’s 4th largest refiner moves towards energy self-sufficiency: Minister
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) India, the world’s fourth largest refiner, is confidently journeying towards energy self-sufficiency under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. The Minister said that with the country’s energy demand expected to double by 2050, “we continue to focus on expansion of our […]
New Covid wave could peak by Aug-end in S. Korea, govt beefs up responses
Seoul, Aug 13 (IANS) An ongoing wave of Covid-19 is forecast to reach a peak around the end of August after the summer vacation season in South Korea, the health authorities said on Tuesday, vowing to strengthen responses to curb its spread. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), South Korea has […]
