Rajasthan Royals on Thursday announced New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi in a dual role which will see the 27-year-old be a part of the teams support staff as a spin consultant, while also contributing in operations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As part of his new role with the franchise, […]
After no change on New Year Day, petrol and diesel prices were hiked once again on Thursday, the Oil Marketing companies said. Petrol prices were up by 8-11 paise and diesel was hiked by 11-14 paise in all major cities across the country. In Delhi, petrol prices went up to Rs 75.25 a litre while […]
An analysis of collections of Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the states shows that the mop up is clearly linked with urbanisation and prosperity as Delhi and Haryana combined exceed all states except Maharashtra. According to a series of tweets by India Policy, all high performing states are highly urbanised, with exceptions like Kerala, […]
In what seems to be a well organised transfer-posting racket flourishing in Uttar Pradesh, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Noida has revealed to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath that huge amounts ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 80 lakh, were being offered to seek plum posts of district police chiefs in the state. The […]
Findings of the IANS-CVOTER State of the Nation Poll 2020 show that majority of those surveyed are not unduly concerned about issues such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). However, what is worrying them as they end the year and prepare for the New Year are the prospects of rising inflation and growing unemployment. Speaking […]
New road map to boost bilateral Australia India trade and investment unveiled at Australia India Business Council dinner ‘’Perseverance, Preparation and Partnership,’’ were the three words recommended to Australian businesses wanting to boost their trade and investment with India, by Peter Varghese AO, the architect of An India Economic Strategy to 2035. “Business to […]
1. The following OCI guidelines have been in force since 2005: OCI card needs to be re-issued each time a new passport is acquired by the cardholder up to the age of 20 years. OCI card is required to be re-issued once on acquiring a new passport after completing 50 years of age. Re-issuance of […]
Diesel prices rose for the third consecutive days on Saturday while, petrol prices remained stable for the fourth straight days. Diesel is priced in the national capital region at Rs 66.54 per litre today as the oil marketing companies have increased diesel prices over 50 paise a litre across India in three straight days. Diesel […]
Indian skipper Virat Kohli surprised kids at a shelter home in Kolkata by turning Santa Claus for them and presenting them with gifts. In a video released by Star Sports, Kohli was seen in the Santa get-up — all plump in red suit and a protruding belly with white beard and brows — meeting the […]
The Council of Ministers’ meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi began on Saturday at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in Chanakyapuri here. Modi is reviewing the progress of work done by each ministry in the last six months. He had said that work on schemes aimed 2020 were to be fasttracked. The ministries are in […]