Tag: Policy Reform

J’khand seeks urgent SC hearing on maintainability of plea for probe against CM

New Delhi:  The Jharkhand government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging…

Rupee inches 2 paise higher to 78.02 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai:  The rupee rebounded from its all-time low level and inched higher by 2 paise to 78.02 against…

HC extends interim protection from arrest to BJP’s Kirit Somaiya, his son in cheating case

Mumbai:  The Bombay High Court on Tuesday extended till July 7 the interim protection from arrest granted to…

India’s palm oil imports dip 33 pc in May: SEA

New Delhi:  India's palm oil imports declined by 33.20 per cent to 5,14,022 tonne during May this year,…

China city mayor apologises over COVID-19 lockdown response

Beijing:  The mayor of a northeastern Chinese city on the North Korean border that had been under lockdown…

FC Goa retain Edu Bedia for one more season

Panaji: Indian Super League franchise FC Goa on Tuesday said that Spanish midfielder Edu Bedia has extended his…

There’s difference between humour and humiliation: Shekhar Suman calls for ‘clean’ comedy

Mumbai:  Actor Shekhar Suman believes stand-up comedians need to have a responsible approach towards their craft and ensure…

Govt unveils radical changes in recruitment of soldiers

New Delhi:  India on Tuesday unveiled a "transformative" scheme called "Agnipath" for the recruitment of soldiers into the…

MP PWD engineer held for accepting Rs 40,000 bribe

Bhopal:  Lokayukta's Special Police Establishment (SPE) on Tuesday nabbed an executive engineer of Madhya Pradesh's Public Works Department…

Goa govt to seek fitness certificate from sports coaches

Panaji: Goa Sports Minister Govind Gaude has said coaches employed with the department will have to submit a…

Blinken assures Sri Lanka of support to promote American investments once the IMF negotiations are over

Colombo:  US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured crisis-hit Sri Lanka of support to promote American investments…

New York state to protect abortion providers under new laws

Albany (US):  New York has expanded legal protections for people seeking and providing abortions in the state under…