Democracy has penetrated the grassroot in J&K: PM
New Delhi, In Jammu and Kashmir, democracy has penetrated the grassroot level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as he visited the union territory for the first time since the scrapping of the Article 370 by the government in 2019. “I want to tell the youth of Jammu and Kashmir that the hardships your…
India
Fuel sales fall in April on high prices
India’s fuel sales fell in the first half of April as a record rise in prices in a short 16-day period dented demand, according to preliminary industry data. Petrol sales fell almost 10 percent in the first half of April when compared with the same period in the preceding month, while diesel demand slid 15.6…
Finmin invites applications for the position of CERSAI
The Finance Ministry has invited applications for the post of managing director of the Central Registry of Securities Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CÉRSAI). The Central Registry of Securities Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (Central Registry) was incorporated in 2011 as a government company under Section 25 of the Companies Act…
ATF price up marginally, rates at record high
Jet fuel prices were hiked by a marginal 0.2 percent, the eighth straight increase this year to an all-time high, reflecting a surge in global energy prices. The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) the fuel that helps aeroplanes fly was hiked by Rs 277.5 per kilolitre, or 0.2 percent, to Rs 1,13,202.33 per kl…
Covid-19
Global Covid caseload tops 507 mn
The global coronavirus caseload has topped 507 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.20 million and vaccinations to over 11.20 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University. In…
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Sports
India’s 16-year-old Praggnanandhaa wins Reykjavik Open chess tournament
Young Indian Grandmaster (GM) Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa added to his growing stature as World’s top upcoming chess star by winning the Reykjavik Open chess tournament with a victory against compatriot D…
BUSINESS
Spectrum prices recommended are rational, scientific: Trai chief
Amid the industry’s concerns over less-than-expected price cuts, Trai Chairman PD Vaghela on Tuesday asserted that the regulator’s recommendations of a 39 percent drop in spectrum prices are rational, attractive…
Crime
4 arrested for duping finance company of Rs 4.6 crore, say police
The Ahmedabad Police’s Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) arrested four persons for allegedly duping a finance company of Rs 4.6 crore which they had sought to purchase land on behalf…