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Lapses by some missions led to loss of Rs 58.23 cr in OCI visa fees: PAC

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- A parliamentary panel has flagged "failure" of several Indian missions and posts abroad in extending the "revised rate of exchange" for local currencies as prescribed by the MEA f... Read More


Apr-Dec period: Coal import for power sector blending plunges 54%

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Coal imports for blending in India's power sector dropped to 54 per cent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year compared to the previous year, a development that prom... Read More


'Over 2.5 cr Aadhaar numbers deactivated to prevent ID misuse'

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated Aadhaar numbers of over 2.5 crore deceased persons to prevent misuse of the identity document, Parliament was informed... Read More


High taxes on cigarette may fuel illicit trade, hurt tax collection, says Report

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The hike in prices of cigarettes following the implementation of additional excise duty beginning this month could lead to a surge in illicit cigarette trade and put pressure on t... Read More


Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attacks

France, Feb. 4 -- "It's a relief because we had to stop operations for three months after the attack of the EU-funded Libyan Coast Guard against theOcean Viking in August" Claire Juchat said. "People ... Read More


Migrant rescue vessel Ocean Viking back at sea after Libyan coast guard attack

France, Feb. 4 -- "It's a relief because we had to stop operations for three months after the attack of the EU-funded Libyan Coast Guard against theOcean Viking in August" Claire Juchat said. "People ... Read More


'Beauty salon' cover blown: Singapore police to get tougher on vice operators exploiting loopholes

SINGAPORE, Feb. 4 -- Massage parlours and salons used as fronts for vice activities are set to face tighter scrutiny in Singapore, with the authorities preparing to roll out stiffer regulations in the... Read More


దివ్యాంగ బ్యాక్‌లాగ్ పోస్టులు మార్చిలోపు భర్తీ.., త్రీవీలర్ మోటార్ సైకిళ్ల పంపిణీ

భారతదేశం, ఫిబ్రవరి 4 -- రాష్ట్రంలో ఖాళీగా ఉన్న దివ్యాంగ బ్యాక్ ల్యాగ్ పోస్టులు ఈ ఏడాది మార్చిలోపు భర్తీ చేయాలని దివ్యాంగులు, వయోవృద్దుల సంక్షేమ శాఖ మంత్రి డోలా శ్రీ బాల వీరాంజనేయస్వామి సంబంధిత అధికారు... Read More


Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that steps will be taken to introduce Sri Lanka's Mental Health Act in the near future. He made this statement while partici... Read More


Sebi hosts bond issuer outreach programme

Mumbai, Feb. 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in collaboration with BSE and the NSE, organised the Bond Market Issuer Outreach - Inaugural Program on Wednesday. The event aimed... Read More