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Bill seeking to abolish MPs' pensions gets Cabinet nod

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Parliamentary Pensions Law (Repeal) Draft Bill for consideration and approval in Parliament. According to the Cabinet... Read More


WAAW 2025: India's much awaited second version of the National Action Plan on AMR released

India, Nov. 18 -- Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the second version of India's National Action Plan (NAP) on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on the occasion of the World AMR Awareness Week (W... Read More


'Should we regulate handkerchiefs too?' SC junks plea on non-biodegradable lawyer bands

India, Nov. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition calling for a ban on non-biodegradable lawyer bands, with Chief Justice of India Bhushan R Gavai remarking that such minute matters ... Read More


CM Omar Abdullah sanctions Rs.30.14 Crore for welfare of construction workers

Jammu, Nov. 18 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sanctioned and released Rs.30.14 crore for direct online transfer to eligible beneficiaries under key welfare schemes of the Board. The amount has... Read More


Narayana Murthy pitches 72-hr work week again, backs China's 9-9-6 rule; follow Europe's 10-5-5 rule, say irked netizens

New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy has ignited a fierce debate on work-life balance once again, with the 79-year-old urging Indian employees to follow a 72-hour work week. M... Read More


Investigations underway into politicians linked to underworld - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that information regarding politicians allegedly linked to the underworld has emerged during the interro... Read More


Deteriorating air quality: Delhi okay with exemptions granted to 11 coal-fired power plants in NCR

Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- The BJP-led Delhi government requested the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) to drop the issue of exemption granted to 11 thermal power plants within the National Capital Region (NCR... Read More


Deteriorating air quality: Delhi 'okay' with exemptions granted to 11 coal-fired power plants in NCR

Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- The BJP-led Delhi government requested the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) to drop the issue of exemption granted to 11 thermal power plants within the National Capital Region (NCR... Read More


Sachin Pilot urges EC to remain 'unbiased, work within bounds of Constitution'

Tonk, Nov. 18 -- Congress leader Sachin Pilot slammed the Election Commission days after the announcement of the Bihar assembly elections and urged the poll body to remain "unbiased" and "work within ... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses FR petition against ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed, without taking up for hearing, a fundamental rights petition filed by Venerable Thiniyawala Palitha Thero against a group including former Govern... Read More