TN CM Vijay announces more free buses for women; 3 free cooking gas cylinders

CHENNAI: (Aug 24) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced expansion of the fare-free bus travel scheme for women and made services such as deluxe and express free for beneficiaries. Making several announcements in the Assembly, Vijay, fulfilling TVK’s key electoral assurances, announced three free cooking gas cylinders and also declared that… Continue reading TN CM Vijay announces more free buses for women; 3 free cooking gas cylinders

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Modi govt strangulating, emasculating ISRO: Congress

NEW DELHI: (Aug 24) The Congress on Monday slammed the Modi government for its “aggressive privatisation agenda” for the space programme and asked why ISRO should be “strangulated and emasculated” for encouraging private startups. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said there have been news reports in the past couple of days on ISRO’s… Continue reading Modi govt strangulating, emasculating ISRO: Congress

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Assam in final stage of partner selection to build satellite: Himanta

GUWAHATI: (Aug 24) The Assam government is in an advanced stage of evaluation to select a partner from the private sector to launch its own satellite, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Claiming that Assam will be the first state in India to have its own earth observation system, he said the satellite will come… Continue reading Assam in final stage of partner selection to build satellite: Himanta

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3 newborns die in fire at govt hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati; probe ordered

MUMBAI: (Aug 24) Three newborns died after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati city early on Monday, officials said. As many as 36 other newborns were rescued after the incident occurred at the District Women’s Hospital, Amravati Police Commissioner Rakesh Ola told PTI.… Continue reading 3 newborns die in fire at govt hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati; probe ordered

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US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect from September 18

Washington, DC [US], August 21: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will issue an updated application form for permanent residence next month, warning that previous versions submitted after the implementation date will be turned away. The revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is scheduled for publication on… Continue reading US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect from September 18

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Indian High Commissioner hosts Team India in Colombo ahead of 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 21: India High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha hosted the Indian men’s cricket team at the India House in Colombo ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka on Thursday. The High Commissioner also hosted the Sri Lankan team ahead of the match. In a… Continue reading Indian High Commissioner hosts Team India in Colombo ahead of 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

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‘The world sees me as a traitor’: Rhea Chakraborty calls herself ‘the most trolled person in the country’

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who is currently seen in the second season of ‘The Traitors’, opened up about her past and why she did not want to take on the role of a ‘traitor’ on the reality show. In the fifth episode of the popular show, Shweta Tiwari asked Rhea to… Continue reading ‘The world sees me as a traitor’: Rhea Chakraborty calls herself ‘the most trolled person in the country’

Jefferies turns bullish on gold as US, Japan fiscal strains constrain monetary policy

New Delhi [India], August 21: Jefferies has turned increasingly bullish on gold, citing worsening fiscal conditions in the US and Japan, growing constraints on monetary policy and improving cash generation among gold-mining companies, according to its latest GREED & fear report. The brokerage said the deteriorating fiscal position of the US, coupled with rising government… Continue reading Jefferies turns bullish on gold as US, Japan fiscal strains constrain monetary policy

“Take action if there’s solid evidence”: TN LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin dares CM Vijay to release alleged DMK graft files

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 21: A tense situation prevailed in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday after Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin challenged Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to immediately make public the alleged corruption files linked to the previous DMK regime. Taking part in the debate, the LoP launched a sharp attack on… Continue reading “Take action if there’s solid evidence”: TN LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin dares CM Vijay to release alleged DMK graft files

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India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

DHAKA: (Aug 21) Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal has said that the dates of a much-awaited home series against India could “move around” as the BCB reworks its calendar which may not feature its flagship T20 showpiece Bangladesh Premier league this year due to heavy financial losses. Speaking to reporters here, Tamim said the… Continue reading India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

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