British lawmakers voted narrowly in favour of holding the first parliamentary session on a Saturday in 37 years, to debate the government's new Brexit deal
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
'Bechendra Modi' is distributing this country's PSUs to his white-collar friends, those very PSUs this country has worked very hard to build. At this time of uncertainty and fear for millions of PSU employees, I stand shoulder to shoulder with all those employees; protesting against this privatisation.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
Delhi courts sends P Chidambaram for custodial interrogation by ED till October 24 in INX Media money laundering case
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
In Hapur, son of a farmer was tortured by the police and lost his life. His son was lured by the police with chips and was asked to keep quiet. It is very shameful.
The BJP government has completely failed to stop increasing crime. But incidents of police brutality are coming up every day.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
Painting a grim picture ahead of the October 21 Maharashtra Assembly elections, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the current slowdown in the country coupled with government apathy has badly hit the Indian economy.
"There is gloom in the automobiles hub of Pune, slowdown has led to a large number of factories shutting down in Maharashtra. The state is hit by a grave economic crises, but the government seems obsessed with trying to fix blame," said Singh.
He said that from being No. 1 in investments, Maharashtra has now become No. 1 in farmers' suicides.
Manmohan urged for setting up labour-intensive industries, among other measures, to tackle the economic crises.
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BJP govt have been unwilling to adopt people oriented policies as seen in statements by Nirmala Sitharaman. Before one can fix the economy one needs proper diagnosis of the problem, says Manmohan Singh in Maharashtra.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
Manufacturing sector of Maharashtra has witnessed decline in last four quarters. The state was hit by grave economic slowdown; govt's apathy, incapability worsening situation. Business sentiments are down across the state of Maharashtra, many face closure. There is a dearth of opportunities in the otherwise vibrant state of Maharashtra.... every third youth is jobless in the state. Distress facing rural areas will only add to unemployment problem as migration increases Maharashtra used to be No 1 in attracting investment... today it is No 1 in farmer suicides: Manmohan Singh
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
Vehicles carrying schoolchildren in uniform are exempt from the Odd-Even restrictions in Delhi that will kick in from November 4 to 15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told reporters on Wednesday.
On what would happen to people who drive back alone after dropping children to school, a Delhi government officer who sat beside Kejriwal at the press briefing said the government will give more information later on how exactly this aspect of the Odd-Even restrictions will be enforced.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
The opening of phone lines has helped the terrorists and as yet there’s no plan to resume pre-paid mobile services; Pakistani nationals would misuse this. We will start Internet services only when situation improves: J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
“Why does NDA/BJP Government want to confer Bharath Ratna on Savarkar why not Godse? Former was only charge-sheeted & later acquitted for assassination of Gandhi while latter was convicted & hanged.On his 150 th Anniv if you want to defile his memory then go the whole nine yards?,” tweeted Manish Tewari
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
A 21-year-old woman was shot dead allegedly by four man over old enmity, police said on Thursday. Rina was alone at her home when the accused attacked her, they said.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 177 and PM 10 at 122 in 'Unhealthy' category, in area around Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and India Gate, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST
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Published: 17 Oct 2019, 8:19 AM IST