India authorises 10 central agencies to monitor any computer; sets off political storm
NEW DELHI: Ten central agencies have been authorised by the government of India to intercept information from any computer, a move that set off a political storm Friday with the opposition accusing the government of trying to create a “surveillance state” But the Centre said the rules for intercepting and monitoring computer data were framed […]
Nitin Gadkari lays foundation for projects worth Rs 9533 crore in Arunachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari inaugurated national highways projects worth Rs 9533 crore at separate events in Roing and Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh. He was accompanied by the state Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union Minister of State for Home […]
India to infuse Rs 83,000 crore in PSBs in next few months
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the government will infuse Rs 83,000 crore in public sector banks (PSBs) in the next few months of the current fiscal. Earlier in the day, the government sought Parliament’s approval for infusion of an additional Rs 41,000 crore in the state-owned banks through the second batch […]
Capri global Housing Finance aims to cross Rs 7,000 crore by 2023
NEW DELHI: Capri Global Housing Finance Limited (CGHFL), a subsidiary of Capri Global Capital Limited (CGCL) – a leading NBFC lending primarily to MSME and Affordable Housing Sector – aims to clock 29-X growth in AUM, to cross Rs 7,000 crore, over the next four years. CGHFL is aligned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission […]
Sushma Group launches its new Spanish theme Project–Sushma Valencia
NEW DELHI: SUSHMA Group, a major realty player with multiple projects across Punjab, has announced the launch of its new Spanish theme Project – Sushma Valencia. The realty major is all set to come up with its project on the 200 ft wide road which is the new airport ring road PR 7 in Zirakpur, […]
Central Park launches limited edition Sky Villas
NEW DELHI: Ultra-luxury Real Estate brand Central Park has announced the launch of limited edition uber-luxurious penthouses called Sky Villas. Sky Villas are one of the most premium assets of Central Park Resorts, situated in Sector 48, Sohna Road, Gurugram which reflects the aesthetic grandness and penchant for premium living among luxury connoisseurs. With sizes […]
Diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla appointed new Indian ambassador to US
NEW DELHI: Seasoned diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla was on Thursday appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the United States. Shringla, a 1984-batch Indian Foreign Service diplomat will succeed Navtej Sarna. “He is expected to take up the assignment shortly,” the Ministry of External Affairs said. At present, Shringla is serving as Indian High […]
17 IPS officers transferred in Rajasthan, Kapil Garg new DGP
JAIPUR: Senior IPS officer Kapil Garg was made the new Director General of Rajasthan Police on Thursday. Garg, a 1983batch officer, who was the chairman of police housing and construction corporation, was among 17 IPS officers who were transferred on Thursday night. In the first transfer list of IPS officers after Ashok Gehlot assumed charge […]
Bhupesh Baghel appoints DM Awasthi as new Chhattisgarh DGP
NEW DELHI: The newly-elected Congress-led Bhupesh Baghel government in Chhattisgarh has appointed DM Awasthi as new Director General of Chhattisgarh Police. Awasthi, a 1986-batch IPS officer, is currently the Special Director General (Anti-Naxal Operations). He will now head Anti-Naxal Operations, EoW, SIB, ACB. He has replaced AN Upadhyay, who has now been appointed as Chairman of […]
BJP leader from North India given Minister of State rank
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has appointed Mumbai BJP leader Amarjeet Mishra vice-chairman of Maharashtra Film, Stage & Cultural Development Corporation Ltd (MFSCDCL), a post which carries Minister of State (MoS) rank. Education and Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde is chairman of MFSCDCL, a Maharashtra government undertaking which is commonly known as Film City. In order […]
Rafale is game changer, Supreme Court delivered fine judgment: Air Chief
NEW DELHI: Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Wednesday called Rafale a game changer and said the Supreme Court has given a fine judgment on petitions against the deal with France on the military aircraft. He also cautioned against politicisation of defence purchases, suggesting that this had earlier led to the delay in the […]
Arvind Kejriwal government okays Delhi Metro’s much-awaited Phase IV
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Wednesday approved the much-awaited Phase-IV project of the Delhi Metro, which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said would boost public transport and reduce pollution. In a first, the Delhi government has also decided to construct elevated roads under three metro corridors — Rithala-Bawana-Narela, Janakpuri West-R K Ashram […]
After Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, now Rajasthan waives farm loans
NEW DELHI: Two days after being sworn in, the Congress government in Rajasthan on Wednesday waived short-term crop loans from cooperative banks and loans of up to Rs 2 lakh taken by farmers from other banks. “This will put a burden of Rs. 18,000 crore on the exchequer,” Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot told reporters in […]
Facebook sharing your personal data with some technology companies
NEW DELHI: Social media giant Facebook has been sharing its users’ personal data, including private messages and contact information for users’ friends, with some of the world’s largest technology companies like Microsoft, Amazon, far beyond what it has publicly admitted, according to leaked internal documents. Facebook gave Netflix and Spotify the ability to read users’ […]
After Governor’s rule, President’s rule comes into force in Jammu and Kashmir from midnight
NEW DELHI: After completion of six months of Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday, the state will come under President’s rule from midnight paving the way for the union cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the militancy-hit state. President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in the […]
Working to bring 99 per cent things in sub-18 per cent GST slab: Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that ’99 per cent things’ attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen by 55 lakh, […]