- Govt ratifies 8.1 pc EPF interest rate for 2021 - 22
The government has approved 8.1 per cent rate of interest on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2021-22 -- an over four-decade low -- for about five crore subscribers of retirement fund body EPFO.
- Alarmed over rise in Covid cases, Centre writes to 5 states
In view of a surge in COVID-19 cases over the past week and in the weekly positivity rate, the Centre on Friday advised five states to maintain a strict watch and take pre-emptive action, if needed, to control any emerging spread of the infection.
- 1 in 3 Delhiites feel air pollution problem will be resolved with AAP forming government in Punjab: Survey
Delhiites feel stubble burning is the major reason behind poor air in the capital during winters and one in three of them anticipate the issue will be resolved with the Aam Aadmi Party forming government in the agrarian state, according to a survey.
- Book on Bluestar by then Amritsar DC to be released on June 20
Thirty eight years after ‘Operation Bluestar’, the then Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Ramesh Inder Singh, has announced the release of a tell-all book “Turmoil in Punjab: Before and After Blue Star An Insider’s Story”.
- Indian spiritual leaders to hold global peace dialogue in US
A group of eminent Indian spiritual leaders have gathered in Los Angeles in the United States to hold a global peace dialogue aimed at resolving world conflicts through the age-old tradition of Indian cultural and moral values.
- Anjum clinches silver, India move up to third spot in Baku Shooting World Cup
Experienced Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil clinched a silver in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Positions as India moved up to third spot in the medal tally at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Friday.
- Amarnath Yatra to go on as per schedule: Govt sources; Shah chairs high - level meeting on Valley killings
Even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah began a high-level meeting in the capital amid a spate of targeted killings in the Valley, government sources on Friday said soft target killings meant to drive fear won’t deter them and Amarnath Yatra will be held as scheduled from June 30 to August
- Rules to check service charges by hotels soon
The Centre will soon come up with a robust framework to ensure strict compliance by stakeholders with regard to service charge levied by restaurants and hotels. “Since this adversely affects millions of consumers on a daily basis, the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) will soon come up wit
- AAP nominees Seechewal, Sahney elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Punjab
Noted environmentalist Balbir Singh Seechewal and entrepreneur and social activist Vikramjit Singh Sahney have been elected unopposed as AAP candidates to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, an official said on Friday.
- ISSF World Cup: Swapnil lands India 2nd medal
India’s Swapnil Kusale won a silver medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, to give the country its second medal of the competition.
- Exports jump 15.46% to $37 bn in May
India's merchandise exports rose by 15.46% to $37.29 billion in May on account of healthy performance by sectors like petroleum products, electronic goods and chemicals, even as the trade deficit widened to $23.33 billion during the month, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
- India, Senegal sign 3 MoUs; Naidu meets Prez
India and Senegal inked three MoUs during the ongoing visit to Dakar by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, who is on a three-nation tour. He also held wide-ranging talks with Senegalese President Macky Sall.
- India makes extra effort to avert Lanka farm crisis
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured fertiliser supplies will be delivered under a Line of Credit for the paddy sowing Yala season.
- Confident that Pushkar Singh Dhami will work even harder for Uttarakhand's progress, Modi says after CM wins bypoll
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- For PM Narendra Modi religion is main flavour of culture
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- Enforcement Directorate issues fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi for June 13
Enforcement Directorate issues fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi for June 13
- ?Yes, I got Sidhu Moosewala killed?, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to Delhi Police: Report
Alleged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is in remand of the Delhi Police, has reportedly confessed to have ordered the killing of Punjabi singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu alias Sidhu Moosewala.
- PM Modi asks people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi on World Bicycle Day
On the occasion of the World Bicycle Day on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi to lead a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
- SBI revises FY23 economic growth projection to 7.5%
SBI Research has projected the Indian economy to grow at 7.5% in 2022-23, an upward revision of 20 basis points from its earlier estimate.
- Active covid - 19 cases in country rise to 21,177
The single-day rise in new coronavirus infections were recorded above 4,000 after 84 days, taking India's total tally of covid-19 cases to 4,31,68,585, while the active cases rose to 21,177, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.
- Chandigarh may ban over 10 - year - old diesel vehicles
On the lines of Delhi, the UT Administration may not renew the registration of more than 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles to decongest the city.
- 'Strong rural economy must for self - reliance'
Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday emphasised on strengthening the agriculture-based rural economy and said it was necessary for self-reliant India.
- Under pressure, AAP shifts focus to corruption with Mohali DFO's arrest
Under fire from various quarters over the law and order in the aftermath of the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) finally seems to get its bearings.
- CM launches 'Amrit Sarovar Portal'
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today launched the ‘Amrit Sarovar Portal’ and Grievance Redressal Mechanism Portal.
- Hours after non - local bank manager shot, Bihar labourer killed in Kashmir Valley
Two non-locals, including a bank manager from Rajasthan, were shot dead by militants in two attacks in the Valley on Thursday, triggering a fresh wave of migration of Kashmiri Pandit employees from Kashmir.