Opp feels PM's remarks 'too little, too late'
The Opposition on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks against killings in the name of cow as "too little, too late" and said instead of statements he should ensure strict action against the guilty. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi tweeted “words mean nothing when actions outdo them,” even as the left...
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Condolence for lynching victims denied
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Centre approves Rs 795.54 crore for Karnataka farmers
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'No atmosphere of fear among minorities'
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Centre downplays use of Indian Administered J&K by US State Dept
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NDA Prez nominee to campaign in S India from July 1
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Except Kovind, Meira, all Prez nominations cancelled
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Contribute generously to 'Bharat Ke Veer' fund, urges Rajnath
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Steroid-based creams, ointments to face restrictions
The Government may restrict the sale of 14 steroid-based creams and ointments in view of their rampant misuse leading to 'tinea' infections-- superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes. Commonly, these infections are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin), tinea...
EC justifies demand for more teeth for contempt action
The Election Commission on Thursday justified its decision to seek powers to initiate contempt proceedings against political parties which level allegations against it without evidence, saying it was the best way to defend itself against unfounded claims. "It is not a question of seeking power to punish somebody under the Contempt...
ED notice to Geelani for illegal possession of $10,000
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, asking him to explain the source of $10,000 "illegally" possessed by him in 2002. The foreign currency was seized during Income-Tax Department raids at his residence in Srinagar's Hyderpora area in 2002.The...
Man shoots dog, owner: SC denies him anticipatory bail
The Supreme Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a man, booked for allegedly shooting a pet dog dead and causing bullet injuries to its owner, and asked him to surrender. The apex court refused to accept the submission of the counsel appearing for the accused that the bullets were...
State Bank of India moves NClT, files insolvency against Electrosteel
Consortium leader SBI has initiated insolvency proceedings before NClT against Kolkata- based Electrosteel Steels to recover Rs10,000 crore in loans as bankers tighten screws on big corporate defaulters. The company said in a regulatory filing that State Bank of India has initiated the corporate insolvency resolution process and filed the documents...
JSW keen to snap up stressed assets, to create $1b war chest
leading alloymaker JSW Steel is evaluating stressed steel assets for acquisitions and has secured shareholders approval to create a xUSD 1 billion war chest for the same, a top company official said today. “We will look at all those assets which are stressed from an opportunity point of view and as...
Air India's international operations key attraction for IndiGo
The international operations of Air India seems to be the main attraction for IndiGo, which has also flagged concerns about some foreign overseas airlines being allowed “disproportionate access” to the Indian market. With the Cabinet deciding on the disinvestment of debt- laden Air India, that also has significant share in the...
