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Voices of dissent emerge from within RTI body over proposed changes to...

In a letter marked, Commissioner Acharyulu has requested CIC to send official communication to govt asking for...

22 July 2018 7:39 PM IST

Billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi has refused to join the CBI investigation in the $2 billion fraud in Punjab National Bank.

Nirav Modi scam: PNB, Allahabad Bank to decide on further action

CBI filed charge sheet in May pointed involvement of top officials of banks.

22 July 2018 6:15 PM IST

Chief technology officers of telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have resigned from their respective companies.

Chief technology officers of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel quit

Reliance Jio Group Chief Technology Officer Jagbir Singh had joined the company before the soft launch of 4G services.

22 July 2018 6:04 PM IST

The government has slashed the minimum annual deposit requirement for accounts under the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000 earlier, a move that will enable more number of people to take advantage of the girl child savings scheme.

Govt slashes minimum deposit for Sukanya Samriddhi account to Rs 250

The minimum deposit that has to be made in the account annually thereafter too has been lowered to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000.

22 July 2018 5:29 PM IST

WCD to propose enhanced punishment for sexual assault of male children

The Law Ministry has cleared proposal to amend POCSO Act, 2012, for enhancing punishment in cases of sexual assault...

22 July 2018 4:16 PM IST

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi addressed workers of the partys OBC department in Delhi. (Photo: screengrab)

Braille cards to Karnataka voters excellent initiative: Rahul Gandhi...

In a letter to CEC, Gandhi said he hoped poll body was taking more steps to make voting more accessible to physically...

22 July 2018 3:41 PM IST

ASSOCHAM cautioned that extreme care needs to be taken to ensure safety of data trail that the cryptocurrency can leave, as it changes hands through a range of electronic devices and platforms.

India Inc becoming more vulnerable to sudden policy changes: Assocham

It added that any amendment in rules should involve stakeholders' consultation before being pronounced.

22 July 2018 3:23 PM IST

Formulate national action plan to curb drug menace: Supreme Court asks...

The top court also made it clear that no extension of time would be granted to govt, AIIMS as the issue was of 'national...

22 July 2018 2:27 PM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogis son was expelled from Congress. (Photo: PTI)

I'm not B team of Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh: Ajit Jogi

Ajit Jogi said there is no opposition to the Congress, except the fact that it is a national party and all its decisions...

22 July 2018 1:49 PM IST

Former Finance Minister and veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram attacked the Government over the newly tabled Union Budget. (Photo: PTI)

Govt cut GST rates with eye on assembly polls, says P Chidambaram

'When elections are around the corner, govt cuts rates. I suppose that makes good case for frequent polls in states,'...

22 July 2018 12:58 PM IST

BSNL expects to sell 10,000 satellite phones this year, says BSNL...

Satellite phones are used in situations and locations where terrestrial mobile service may not be available.

22 July 2018 12:31 PM IST

The government had earlier said India plans to completely stop thermal coal imports in 2-3 years that would result in annual savings of Rs 40,000 crore.

Major ports see 19 pc surge in thermal coal imports in April-June

Thermal coal is the mainstay of India's energy programme.

22 July 2018 12:01 PM IST