New Delhi, March10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted all personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on their Raising Day and said the force plays a vital role in safeguarding critical infrastructure across the nation. Modi said the CISF personnel’s unwavering commitment to duty contributes greatly to India’s security and progress. “Warm […]
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By Jon Gambrell, Will Weissert and Samy Magdy Dubai, March10 US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the war against Iran could be short-lived, but he left open the possibility of an escalation in fighting if global oil supplies are disrupted by the Islamic Republic, which chose a new hard-line supreme leader. Oil prices […]
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Kolkata, March 10 Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests with a group of people raising ‘go back’ slogans and showing black flags to him during his visit to Dakshineswar Kali Temple near here on Tuesday morning. A similar protest was held outside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport upon his arrival in Kolkata […]
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New Delhi, March 9 Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, top government sources said on Monday. Officials said the government is closely monitoring global oil markets, but there is no immediate plan to raise retail fuel prices. Oil marketing companies are […]
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Mumbai, March 9 The state consumer commission here has directed Bank of India to pay Rs 5 lakh as compensation to a senior citizen for “deficiency in service” related to unauthorized ATM transactions. In its recent order, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission emphasised that for elderly and less-literate customers, the standard of care expected […]
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New Delhi, March 9 In a first, opposition parties are set to bring a notice to move a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources said on Monday. The draft of the notice is ready and likely to be submitted this week, according to the sources. A senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) parliamentarian, […]
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New Delhi, March 9 The Rajya Sabha on Monday observed silence as a mark of respect to the memory of former members Mukul Roy, Janardhan Waghmare and H K Dua, who died recently. Soon after the house met after a break for the second part of the budget session, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan read out […]
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New Delhi, March 9 The Supreme Court on Monday permitted Unnao rape survivor to be a party in the petition filed by the CBI challenging suspension of life imprisonment of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, saying that the victim has a right to be heard in the proceedings. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 9 Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Monday alleged that the AAP government in the state was conspiring to financially weaken the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) by manipulating financial records and misleading people about electricity tariff reductions. Addressing a press conference here, Jakhar claimed the government was portraying […]
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New Delhi, March 9 The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party engaged in a war of words on Monday, each interpreting the Delhi High Court order in the excise policy case in its favour. The BJP welcomed the high court’s directions, saying that it marked the end of the AAP’s brief celebrations. The […]
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