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Naqab row: Giriraj faces backlash for 'jahannum mein jaye' remarks

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- Wading into the Nitish Kumar 'naqab' controversy, Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday defended the Bihar Chief Minister and said it is up to the woman to refuse appointment ... Read More


Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar dies at 100

Noida/Mumbai, Dec. 18 -- Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, whose creations included the gigantic Statue of Unity at Kevadia and the iconic Mahatma Gandhi statue at the Parliament complex, died late on Wedn... Read More


SC ends protection to BS-III, older vehicles in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday said only vehicles with BS-IV compliant engines and above will be exempted from action if they are found running in Delhi. The top court modified i... Read More


SHANTI: Lok Sabha clears Nuclear Energy Bill amid walkout by Opposition

NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Nuclear Energy Bill amid a walkout by the Opposition with Union minister Jitendra Singh asserting that it would help India achieve its targe... Read More


Tharoor warns N-Energy Bill a 'dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion'

NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday described the government's nuclear energy bill as a "dangerous leap into privatised nuclear expansion" without adequate safeguards and ass... Read More


OTT content to stay outside CBFC purview, Centre clarifies

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The government has reaffirmed that online streaming services will continue to operate outside the certification mandate of the Central Board of Film Certification, maintaining th... Read More


'Homebound' makes it to Oscar shortlist for best international feature

Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- Neeraj Ghaywan's acclaimed film 'Homebound' has secured a place among the 15 titles shortlisted for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy Awards, bringing it o... Read More


Parliament passes bill to allow 100%FDI in insurance sector

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current 74 per cent, which is expected to increase insurance penetration, lowe... Read More


Sebi clears wide-ranging reforms; enhances transparency in MFs

Mumbai, Dec. 17 -- Market regulator Sebi at its board meeting on Wednesday approved wide-ranging reforms, including a proposal to simplify the offer document by companies seeking to raise funds. It a... Read More


Government ready for discussion on every issue, says CM Saini

Chandigarh, Dec. 17 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the government is ready for discussion on every issue and every point. Each issue will be answered point-wise, while maintaini... Read More