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August 13, 2024 7:33 AM

HM Amit Shah to flag off Tiranga yatra in Ahmedabad this evening

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off the Tiranga Yatra in Ahmedabad today evening. Gujarat Chief minister Bhupendra Patel will also participate in the yatra. The Yatra will be organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation from Virat nagar locality in east Ahmedabad as part of the Har Ghar Ti...

August 13, 2024 7:29 AM

MP govt gives cash to girl students to buy sanitary napkins

Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to give money to girl students to buy sanitary napkins. In some states like Karnataka, Rajasthan and Delhi, free sanitary napkins are given to students but cash is being given only in Madhya Pradesh. Our correspondent reports that under the ...

August 13, 2024 7:22 AM

J&K Police arrests 9 terror associates for providing logistical support for recent attacks

In a major success, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested nine terror associates who had been receiving Pakistani terrorists after their infiltration from International Border in Samba-Kathua sector of Jammu division and then guiding them to the upper reaches of Udhampur, Kathua and Doda districts....

August 13, 2024 7:24 AM

I&B issues advisory to private TV channels on broadcasting videos of disaster & calamities

Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued advisory to all private satellite TV channels asking them to show videos of disasters and calamities with time stamp. The advisory stated that whenever a disaster or natural calamity occurs, TV Channels provide continuous coverage over several days b...

August 13, 2024 6:58 AM

Direct tax collections jump nearly 24% to Rs 8.13 lakhs in April-Aug period

Gross direct tax collections from April 1 to August 11 have increased by 23.99 percent over the same period of the previous year, reaching 8.13 lakh crore rupees. The Income Tax Department said that collections were 6.55 lakh crore rupees during the same period last year. Net collections were record...

August 13, 2024 6:51 AM

IMD predicts heavy rain over Central, Northeastern and Southern parts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for heavy rain Central, Northeastern and Southern parts of the country during the next two days. According to IMD, isolated heavy rainfall will continue over Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, east and northeast India for the next 7 days. Talking ...

August 13, 2024 6:50 AM

PB-BCL sign landmark deal to promote cricket

The Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based T20 event that will offer aspiring local players a chance to play alongside their cricketing heroes, has joined hands with the national broadcaster Prasar Bharati in a landmark long-term deal. The inaugural edition of BCL will be held in September thi...

August 13, 2024 6:48 AM

EPFO organizes live session to educate members about various schemes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is organizing its 5th live session on 'EPF Transfer' today. The session is aimed at educating members and pensioners about various services. The live session will be streamed on the official social media platforms of EPFO. The Ministry of Labour a...

August 13, 2024 6:40 AM

‘ One India-One Ticket’ to boost tourism

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to launch ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative to enhance the travel experience for passengers on Indian Railways and Namo Bharat Trains. It will allow passeng...

August 13, 2024 6:38 AM

RBI directs NBFCs to return full cash deposit within first 3 months in case of emergency

The Reserve Bank has directed non-banking financial companies - NBFCs to return 100 percent of deposit amount within the first three months, if the depositor seeks the withdrawal citing an emergency like medical expenses or natural calamity. In a statement, RBI said, no interest will be paid for suc...