Modi to launch new initiatives to mark Birsa Munda's birth anniversary

Bhopal (IANS) The capital of Madhya Pradesh is set to celebrate the birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas' at Jamburi ground on Monday, where around two lakh tribals are expected to reach.

The…

Ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control local emissions: Delhi govt to SC

New Delhi (IANS) The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to control the local emission, which would help in bringing down the air pollution in the national capital, but added that it will…

CM urges diverted youth to return to mainstream, assures employment to lead life with dignity

Ranchi: Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that some youths have strayed from the mainstream due to various reasons and urged them to return to the mainstream in the interest of the state.

Speaking at the Jharkhand State Foundation Day Parade…

Arrest of Polit Bureau Member Prashant Bose alias Kisan Da is biggest sucess for state police against Left Wing Extremism: DGP

Ranchi: Jharkhand Neeraj Sinha has described the arrest of Polit Bureau Member of CPI Maoists Prashant Bose alias Kisan Da and central committee member Shila Marandi as the biggest catch so far for the state police, CRPF and other paramilitary forces…

Future Retail says Amazon misrepresented to CCI, seeks cancellation of FCPL deal

New Delhi (IANS) The independent directors of Future Retail have written to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) stating that it is found that the representations made by Amazon in the application to the CCI for approval, which were completely…

CGST officials unearth Rs 34 cr input tax credit fraud involving 7 firms

New Delhi (IANS) Based upon specific intelligence, officers of the Anti Evasion Branch of Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) Commissionerate, Delhi (East) have unearthed a case of availment/utilisation and passing on of inadmissible input tax credit…

Ordinances brought to extend tenures of CBI, ED Directors up to five years

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre has brought in ordinances to extend the tenure of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) chiefs up to five years.

Currently, the tenure of directors of both central investigation agencies…

CJI: Law needs to operate humanely, judiciary has to be sensitive about people's problems

New Delhi (IANS) The Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Sunday said primarily the ability of constitutional courts is to function with absolute independence and necessary boldness in the face of adversity -- which defines institution's character…

Govt may restructure role, responsibilities of Niti Aayog in line with expert panel suggestions

New Delhi (IANS) The government is reviewing the performance of its think tank Niti Aayog to ascertain whether the agency is meeting its objectives for which it was created six year ago replacing the Planning Commission.

Sources said that the…

Top Maoist leader Milind Teltumbde among 26 slain insurgents in Maharashtra

Mumbai/Gadchiroli (IANS) A top CPI (Maoist) Central Committee Member Milind Teltumbde -- who carried a booty of Rs 50 lakh -- is among the 26 Maoists who were gunned down by the security forces in Gadchiroli district, Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil…