K.J. George on Monday rejoined the Siddaramaiah ministry in Karnataka, over two months after he resigned on July 18 following an FIR against him in the suicide case of a police officer. Governor Vajubhai R. Vala administered the oath of office and secrecy to George at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, […]
Another photograph has surfaced of RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s sons — Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejaswi Yadav and Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav — with an absconding accused in the murder of journalist Rajdeo Ranjan. The photograph of Lalu’s younger son Tejaswi and elder son Tej Pratap with accused Jawed Bhath on Monday went viral […]
Full service carrier Vistara on Monday launched its all-new Club Vistara (CV) frequent flyer programme. According to the airline, the new frequent flyer programme not only provides its members enhanced privileges but also offers the fastest earn, redemption and faster elite tier upgrades. “In response to the evolving needs of our frequent flyers, we have […]
A philanthropic group has launched $80 million fund to expand energy efficiency in developing countries just ahead of Montreal Protocol negotiations, the biggest opportunity to act on climate change since the historic Paris accord, a statement said on Saturday. The new fund is made up of a coalition of foundations and donors that have pledged […]
In a U-turn, the Gujarat government on Saturday withdrew a notification issued a day ago suspending the 10 per cent quota for Economically Backward Classes in the general category in jobs and educational institutes. Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel told reporters on Saturday that the notification which the government issued on Friday was “confusing and […]
Making a direct appeal to the people of Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he wanted to talk to them, and added the day is not far off when the Pakistani people will wage a battle against their rulers and against terrorism. In his first public speech since the Uri terror attack in […]
The Twitterati on Saturday lapped up Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Kerala where he tore into Pakistan for “exporting terror”. #pmreturnsurifire and #KeralaWithNaMo trended on the social networking site after Modi made his strongest attack yet on Pakistan. “The nation deserves such decisiveness, dedication & determination. #PMReturnsUriFire,” said a user. “By this fiery speech..We […]
In its first set of decisions, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Friday fixed the turnover-based exemption limit from such levies at Rs 20 lakh, but left the decision on fixing the actual tax rates and the finalisation of draft rules for later. Briefing the media after the two-day, maiden meeting of the […]
In a relief to Sahara chief Subrata Roy, the Supreme Court on Friday gave him time till September 30 to surrender after his parole was cancelled earlier in the morning. The court on Friday morning terminated the interim arrangement that granted parole to Roy and the two directors of Sahara companies – his son-in-law Ashok […]
With $22.7 billion (Rs 151,477 crore) net worth, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest Indian for the ninth consecutive year, American business magazine Forbes India said on Thursday. Ambani, 59, who retains the top spot in the annual list of 100 richest Indian tycoons, saw his wealth increase to $22.7 billion from $18.9 […]