Only an interim Budget, says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured the Opposition that his government would be presenting an interim budget and not a full one on Friday, as the Budget session of Parliament, the last of this government’s tenure, got under way.
National Sample Survey Office’s unemployment data confirms crisis on the ground: experts
The National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO's) data showing a record spike in unemployment in 2017-18, which was published in a news report on Thursday, is a validation of trends seen on the ground, according to labour economists, job-seekers and workers’ representatives
Departmental enquiry likely against Alok Verma
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to initiate departmental enquiry against former CBI Director Alok Verma as he refused to comply with its order to join as Director General of Fire Services.
New broadcasting tariffs take effect from today
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has expressed confidence that the more than 170 million digital TV customers in India would not face any service disruption on account of the introduction of the new tariff regime in broadcasting from Friday.
Centre firm on FDI rules deadline
The government on Thursday said it would not be extending the deadline for implementation of the new rules governing FDI in e-commerce. The new rules will come into effect on Friday as per plan.
Opposition to raise pitch against EVMs
In an attempt to amplify their pitch against the electronic voting machines (EVMs), the Opposition parties are set to send a joint memorandum to the Election Commission demanding that the machines should be replaced at the earliest with ballot paper.
Stop MPs’ meet on Kashmir, India tells U.K.
After summoning the Pakistan High Commissioner on Wednesday, India has registered its protest with the British government about an upcoming meet on Kashmir at the British Parliament, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
India vs Italy Davis Cup match: Will India’s grass gamble pay off?
Grass is tennis royalty. It is perhaps why sites that house pristine grass courts are considered the most hallowed. The Calcutta South Club is one such venue.
India must sign NPT to gain entry into NSG, says China
India must sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to gain entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, China said on Thursday, asserting that “patient negotiations” were required for New Delhi’s admission into the group as there is no precedent for the inclusion of non-NPT countries.
Bharat Electronics Limited chosen to fortify naval air stations
To strengthen the perimeter security of its air stations, the Navy has finalised a ₹700 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for establishing an upgraded Naval Airfield Integrated Security System.
