Vijay Goel says Sports Ministry backs AIFF’s interest in hosting U-20 FIFA World Cup in 2019
New Delhi: Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday backed AIFF’s expression of interest to host the Under-20 FIFA World Cup in 2019, saying the ministry will always encourage hosting of international tournaments in the country. Bracing up to organise the U-17 World Cup in October, AIFF president Praful Patel recently said that they would be happy […]
Pakistan alleges use of ‘chemical ammunition’ in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan suspects Indian forces are using ammunition containing chemical agents to kill Kashmiris and destroy their properties in the disputed region, a Foreign Office spokesperson said on Thursday. “If use of chemicals in the ammunition is confirmed, then it would constitute a serious violation of international norms and India’s international obligations under Chemical […]
Information department to go Hi-Tec:Zulfikar
SRINAGAR, JULY 06: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Information, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali Thursday stressed on the need to adapt latest technology and adequate measures for enhancing creativity in the functioning of Information Department. Chairing a review meeting of the Information Department here today, the Minister said the Department has to increase its […]
Cholera hits all Yemeni provinces, kills over 1,600: UN
Thu Jul 6, 2017 (Press TV) The United Nations (UN) warns that the cholera outbreak has spread to all 21 provinces across Yemen, saying the disease has claimed more than 1,600 lives the war-torn country since late April. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric made the announcement on Wednesday, adding that 270,000 people were also suspected to have […]
Additional paramilitary forces deployed ahead of Burhan’s death anniversary
More than 21,000 additional central paramilitary forces have been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir for the security of Amarnath yatra and ahead of the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. “We are well prepared to handle any situation in Kashmir. We have sent 214 companies of central forces to control any situation […]
Police directs suspension of social media websites in Kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police today directed Internet service providers to block all social media sites or shut down their services in Kashmir from 10 pm today till further orders in view of the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani this weekend. The order was issued by Inspector General of police, […]
Current GST imperfect, should have been delayed by 2 months: Chidambaram
July 06, 2017 Almost a week after the rollout of the landmark Goods and Services Tax, the Congress today called it “imperfect” and a “mockery” of the original draft, and added that it should have been delayed by at least two months since it fails to achieve its purpose in its current form. “The GST […]
GST: KTM cuts prices of its models by up to Rs 8,600
Bajaj Auto on Thursday said its Austrian arm KTM has reduced the prices of bikes in India by up to Rs 8,600 to pass on the GST benefit to customers. Ex-showroom prices of the sub 350cc KTM range including the 200 Duke, RC 200 and 250 Duke have been reduced by up to Rs 8,600 […]
Real benefit of GST will be visible in 12-18 months
The goods and services tax (GST) has caught the nation’s fancy — which is somewhat unprecedented for a change in tax regime. However, despite all the efforts made by the government to demystify GST, people continue to be anxious (and confused) about whether the tax will be a game changer for every household. My aim […]
Farmers’ suicides can’t be fixed overnight,: SC
July 06, 2017 The issue of rising farmers’ suicide cannot be dealt with “overnight”, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while agreeing with the government’s request for a year to show effective results of its pro-farmer schemes like Fasal Bima Yojana. “We are of the view that the issue of farmers’ suicide cannot be dealt with […]
