Tag: SEC
Can't Seek Votes On Religion, Race, Caste, Language:SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that seeking votes on the basis of religion, race, caste or language of a candidate or his rival or even that of the voters is illegal and could jeopardise the electoral process.....
Rs 21,400 Cr Raised Via Stake Sale, 60% Of Fiscal Target
The government has garnered over Rs 21,432 crore ($3 billion) through selling its stake in central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) during the first eight months of the current fiscal, representing nearly 60 per cent of the union budget's target, an official statement said on Tuesday.....
'Terrorist' Wins Battle To Stay In Britain
A wheelchair-bound Algerian "militant" with alleged links to Al Qaeda founder Osama Bin Laden on Tuesday won a 21-year legal battle to stay in Britain, the media reported. ....
Raj Babbar To Head UP Congress Poll Panel
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday approved a Pradesh Election Committee for Uttar Pradesh, with state party chief Raj Babbar as its Chairman and Nirmal Khatri as Co-Chairman.....
Gavaskar Backs Ganguly For Interim BCCI President
Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar on Tuesday backed former national team captain Saurav Ganguly to take over as interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).....
US Signals It Won't Mediate Between India, Pakistan
The US has signalled that it will not be drawn into the role of a mediator between India and Pakistan, saying both countries should work together to resolve their differences.....
DDA To Allot Land For New Diplomatic Enclave
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved transfer of land Dwarka Sector 24 here for a second diplomatic enclave in the capital.....
DDA To Allot Land For New Diplomatic Enclave
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved transfer of land Dwarka Sector 24 here for a second diplomatic enclave in the capital.....
Delhi Declares Holiday On Thursday
Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal has announced a holiday on Thursday on account of 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, said an official statement. ....
Foreign Secret Service May Be Behind Istanbul Massacre
Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus has said that he believes "foreign intelligence services" could be behind the Istanbul nightclub attack that claimed 39 lives, as it was carried out way too "professionally", the media reported.....
