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Mistake Could've Been Avoided, Says Rajinikanth as Madras HC Dismisses Plea Over Property Tax Demand
Rajinikanth had moved the the high court against a property tax demand of Rs 6.50 lakh by the city corporation on his marriage hall, Raghavendra Mandapam, in Chennai.
'Nostalgic but What about Rain? Kolkata is Divided over Revival of London-style Double-decker Buses
Netizens had a rush of nostalgia when the news broke and welcomed the sight of the modernised buses. The double deckers were introdcued in Kolkata by the Britishers back in 1920 but were taken off the roads by the then Left government.
'Trump's New Visa Rules Credit Negative for Indian IT Industry, May Impact Margins by Up to 5.80%'
The rules framed by the Donald Trump administration towards the end of its tenure on October 6 are "credit negative" for the sector and will impact companies over a three year period, added the report.
Deputy CM Sisodia Given Additional Charge Of Labour & Employment Departments
In a "minor change" in the Delhi Cabinet, the charge of Labour and Employment departments was handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday. A notification issued by the Delhi government stated "in exercise of powers conferred under R...
Three Arrested For Creating Fake Website Of CPWD, Duping Unemployed Youth
Three men have been arrested for allegedly creating a fake website of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) and duping unemployed youth on the pretext of providing them government jobs, police said on Wednesday. The accused, Amit Kumar (27), Ramday...
Rs 500 Immediate Relief, Focus on Power Supply & Damaged Roads: AP CM Takes Stock of Heavy Rains, Floods
During a review meeting held here, the Chief Minister directed the district administration to take adequate measures in the flood-affected areas.
All 4 Labour Codes Likely to Be Implemented from April 1 Next Year, Says Labour Secretary
>The Wage Code Bill, 2019 was passed by Parliament last year. Last month, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had said that efforts would be made to complete the labour reforms by implementing the all four labour codes by December this year.
Xi Asks China's Marine Corps To Turn Itself Into Elite Force
Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited the headquarters of the Marine Corps, a new force being developed by the Chinese military to back up its navy's manifold expansion with overseas logistics bases, and asked it to turn into an integrated, capable, fl...
Delhi Govt Revises Licence Fees Of State-owned Residential Accommodations
The Delhi government has increased licence fees of state-owned residential accommodations, including official bungalows of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other ministers, by up to 18 per cent. The Public Works Department, which constructs and mainta...
COVID-19: Man Booked For Not Wearing Mask In Mumbai
A 28-year-old man was arrested for flouting COVID-19 norms by failing to wear a mask in public in suburban Chembur here on Wednesday and was later released, police said. An official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation spotted Rahul Madhukar Wank...
Khalistani Flag Hoisting By SFJ: NIA Conducts Searches At 6 Locations In Punjab
The NIA has conducted searches at six locations in Punjab's Ferozpur, Ludhiana and Moga in connection with the hoisting of the Khalistani flag by cadres of the outlawed Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) organisation on the eve of Independence Day, an official said....
News18 Evening Digest: 15 Dead in Hyderabad in Rain-related Incidents, SC Seeks Speedy Interest Waiver from Centre and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: 15 dead in Hyderabad in rain-related incidents; SC seeks speedy interest waiver from Centre; Farooq & Omar Abdullah visit Mehbooba; Over 4 million tested in China's Qingdao; Mob barges into Tanishq's...
Schools For Classes X, XII To Reopen In Uttarakhand From Nov 1
Schools will reopen in Uttarakhand for classes X and XII on November 1 after their prolonged closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken by the state Cabinet at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat here on...
I Can Sever My Connection With BJP But RSS Is In My DNA: Former Governor Tathagata Roy
Roy was the governor of Tripura from 2015 to 2018 and of Meghalaya from August 2018 to the end of his term on August 19, 2020. He was a member of the BJP national executive, the party’s central policymaking body, from 2002 until 2015.
Delhi Police Focus On Security, Adherence To COVID Norms In City's Crowded Markets
The Delhi Police this year is not only focused on security in the city's high-footfall markets ahead of the festive season but also on ensuring the public follows COVID-19 norms, officials said on Wednesday. Khan Market, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk, Sadar...
Mumbai City FC Ropes In Defender Mandar Rao Dessai
ISL side Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced the signing of India defender Mandar Rao Dessai ahead of the upcoming season. The 28-year-old has signed a two-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.