Mamata’s CBI row unites and divides anti-Modi pack

Mamata’s CBI row unites and divides anti-Modi pack

Mamata Banerjee’s dramatic confrontation with the Centre may have sent the opposition scampering for the unity cover, but with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) refusing to play along, the Left calling it a sham and a Bengal Congress leader slamming the Chief Minister, the ride remains bumpy for the anti-Modi […]

One-way traffic to continue on Jammu-Srinagar highway

One-way traffic to continue on Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu, One-way traffic will continue on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway on Tuesday, the traffic department said. A department advisory however, said that no vehicle will be allowed to move in from the opposite direction. The highway has remained open for one-way traffic since the last three days. Landslides in the Bannihal-Ramban sector at Panthal, Battery […]

Karnataka set for stormy budget session in Bengaluru

Karnataka set for stormy budget session in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Foiling an alleged opposition BJP’s bid to topple it recently, the ruling JD-S-Congress government in Karnataka is bracing up for a 10-day stormy budget session of the state legislature here from Wednesday. “The ruling allies are upbeat on holding the budget session and passing the finance bill after Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy presents the […]

Priyanka Gandhi: A potent campaigner who can make a difference to the Congress

Priyanka Gandhi: A potent campaigner who can make a difference to the Congress

New Delhi By Ians An effective campaigner, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be fulfilling a long-cherished wish of Congress workers and injecting a new enthusiasm in the partys preparations for the coming Lok Sabha elections by making a full-fledged entry into active politics in the treacherous battleground of Uttar Pradesh. Her sudden appointment as General Secretary […]

Cold Saturday morning in Delhi

Cold Saturday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, It was a cold Saturday morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature recorded at 8.2 degrees Celsius, the season’s average, the weather office said. “There was shallow fog in the morning. The sky will remain generally clear,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said. The maximum temperature was likely to hover […]

Shahabuddin’s nephew shot dead in Bihar

Shahabuddin’s nephew shot dead in Bihar

Mohammad Yusuf was shot dead in Pratappur village, where Shahabuddin hails from. He was gunned down by unidentified assailants late on Friday, Siwan Superintendent of police Navin Chander Jha said. The attackers pumped the bullets into his chest and Yusuf died on the spot,” Jha said, adding it was not yet clear what led to […]

Highlights of Interim Budget 2019-20

Highlights of Interim Budget 2019-20

New Delhi, Highlights of Interim Budget for 2019-20: Tax 1. Within 2 years, tax assessment will be done electronically 2. IT returns processing in just 24 hours 3. Minimum 14% revenue of GST to states by Central government 4. Custom duty abolished from 36 Capital Goods 5. Recommendations to GST Council for reducing GST rates […]

Bhoomi restaurant – the newest Indian offering from the restauranteurs behind the Jewel of the Bay and The Spice Room

Bhoomi restaurant – the newest Indian offering from the restauranteurs behind the Jewel of the Bay and The Spice Room

The latest dining destination to open its doors in Glebe is ‘Bhoomi’, a contemporary Indian restaurant paying homage to Mother Earth. Bhoomi is the latest creation of passionate restauranteur Indrani Matta and is situated in the historical location previously occupied by the reputed Darling Mills restaurant in the heart of Glebe. Bhoomi’s inspired dining experience […]

Gandhi remembered on his death anniversary

Gandhi remembered on his death anniversary

New Delhi, President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. “On Martyrs’ Day, we gratefully remember Mahatma Gandhi and the countless freedom fighters who sacrificed their all for our Independence,” the President tweeted. Modi said: “We reiterate our […]