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Temple trust not an 'industry' under Industrial Disputes Act; SC upholds termination, grants compensation

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Supreme Court has held that a temple trust does not fall within the definition of an "industry" under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, and, on that basis, upheld the termina... Read More


Centre stops its funding for Jal Jeevan Mission, Rajya Sabha told

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- The Centre has stopped federal funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship programme to connect rural households with tap water, with states being asked to finish the rest of t... Read More


Indonesia's defense budget may fund Board of Peace role: minister

Jakarta, Feb. 3 -- Indonesia's potential financial contribution to the US-backed Board of Peace (BoP) would be sourced from the Ministry of Defense's budget, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said... Read More


Mega eviction drive to begin in Agartala to make city encroachment-free

Agartala, Feb. 3 -- A mega eviction drive aimed at making Agartala city completely encroachment-free will be launched from early tomorrow morning, the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) told ANI in ... Read More


With no revenue deficit grant, Himachal stares at fiscal turmoil

SHIMLA, Feb. 3 -- The 16th Finance Commission's decision to discontinue the revenue deficit grant (RDG) is set to hit the cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh hard, plunging the state into a deeper financia... Read More


PM urges stronger Swiss, European investment, technology transfer in Vietnam

Hanoi, Feb. 3 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has reaffirmed Vietnam's openness to Swiss and European enterprises, encouraging greater investment in high-tech and high value-added projects linked wi... Read More


Geriatric care is no longer optional-it's a national imperative for India's ageing population, say experts

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- With India's population ageing rapidly, experts at the Illness to Wellness Conference on "The Role of Geriatric Care in Promoting Healthy and Graceful Ageing" highlighted growing ... Read More


Sunetra Pawar visits home of Vidip Jadhav, who died alongside Ajit Pawar

India, Feb. 3 -- Deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Monday visited the family of Vidip Jadhav, the security guard who died in the aircraft mishap that also claimed the life of NCP chief Ajit Pawar... Read More


Who is Yumnam Khemchand, set to be new Manipur CM? BJP to form new govt after year of Prez rule in violence-hit state

India, Feb. 3 -- Yumnam Khemchand Singh was on Tuesday chosen as the BJP legislative party chief in Manipur, clearing the way for the formation of a new government by the party, a year after President... Read More


Mamata calls SIR a 'systemic failure,' hints at 'impeachment of CEC'

Delhi/ Kolkata, Feb. 3 -- In a politically charged broadside likely to have ripple effects ahead of the Bengal polls, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday... Read More