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Pony, palanquin owners on three-day strike against proposed ropeway project in Katra

Katra Reopeway Project: Pony, palanquin owners oppose, go on 3-day strike

Pithus, pony and palanquin owners, who routinely assist thousands of pilgrims on the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine route, on Friday called for three-day strike to protest against the proposed ropeway project in Katra.

11 hours ago

J&K Panchayat elections 2025: Congress, BJP, NC, PDP begin preparations [details]

The political scene in J&K is abuzz with activity as preparations for the upcoming Panchayat elections, scheduled for next year, intensify. Political parties, including the NC and the PDP, which boycotted the 2018 elections, are now actively engaging with voters.

1 day ago

Madras HC orders CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy

The Madras High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that claimed the lives of 68 people.

3 days ago

South Korea reviews measures to reclaim loans to North Korea over destruction of land routes

South Korea ponders steps to reclaim loans given to North Korea after destruction of roads, rail tracks

South Korea's unification ministry said Monday it is reviewing measures to reclaim loans granted to North Korea for building inter-Korean roads and train tracks after the North blew them up in October.

5 days ago

Smog engulfs national capital with 'severe' air quality; Working hours revised for govt offices

Denizens of New Delhi began another day with 'severe' levels of air pollution across the city on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has forecast 'very poor' air quality for the next six days.

7 days ago

Samsung to expand chip packaging facilities for HBM

Samsung to buy back stock worth $7.16 billion to boost shareholder value

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it will buy back its own shares worth a combined 10 trillion won ($7.16 billion) over the next year as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value following a recent slide in its stock price.

8 days ago

Delhi HC orders ESIC to give benefits to victim whose Covid scheme claim rejected for 'more salary'

The Delhi High Court has directed the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to extend all benefits under the Covid scheme to the wife of a deceased whose claim was rejected on the ground that the workman was drawing salary above the prescribed limits.

12 days ago

India's kharif foodgrain output projected at record 1,647 lakh tonnes for 2024-25

India's total kharif foodgrain production for 2024-25, as per the first advance estimates, is projected at a record 1,647.05 lakh metric tonnes .

18 days ago

IMF sees India driving growth in Asia-Pacific region

India remains the world's fastest-growing economy with investment and private consumption driving growth, according to the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia-Pacific.

21 days ago

J&K Govt kickstarts process for conducting Panchayat elections in UT; polls likely in January

After the installation of a popular government in J&K, authorities take the initiative to hold Panchayat elections. The last Panchayat elections were held in the erstwhile state of J&K in 2018 on a non-party basis.

24 days ago

Lawsuits filed to nullify Japan's general election over vote disparities

Japan's LDP Defeat: Lawsuits filed to nullify election result over vote disparities

Lawyers filed lawsuits at several high courts in Japan on Monday seeking to nullify the results and conduct a rerun of the previous day's general election.

26 days ago

Sensex in red, down 667 points amid weak earnings

The Sensex opened at 80,139.30 after gaining 74.14 points or 0.09 per cent but by 11:30 am, it slipped into red reaching 79,397.85 points or losing 667.30 points (0.83%).

29 days ago

Ahead of Diwali, Centre announces 3 per cent hike in DA for employees

Central Government Announces 3% DA Hike Ahead of Diwali; One Crore Employees, Pensioners to Benefit

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a 3 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) for Central government employees and pensioners.

Oct 16, 2024

Maharashtra State Skills University named after late industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata

Maharashtra State Skills University to be named after Ratan Tata

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday gave nod for naming Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata, the former chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. This is one of the many decisions taken by the cabinet in its recent meetings, even as the state prepares for imminent assembly elections.

Oct 14, 2024

Improvement in employment rates and record foreign exchange reserves have further strengthened India's economic position

India created 1.7 Cr or 36% jobs between 2016-17 and 2022-23: Centre

Contrary to the claims of "jobless growth," the latest government data shows that employment in India increased by 36 per cent (17 million jobs) between 2016-17 and 2022-23.

Oct 5, 2024

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