Tag: State
Consider Imposing Local Bans On Festivals: Centre To States
The central government on Wednesday advised the states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observation of upcoming festivals like Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri and Easter among others and limit or do away with mass gatherings. ....
US State Sees More Deaths Than Births For 1st Time Due To Covid
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the US state of Montana witnessed more deaths than births for the first time since data collection began in 1908. ....
EU-US Summit Seeks To End Trade Disputes
The European Union (EU) and the United States held their first summit in seven years on Tuesday as US President Joe Biden was on his first overseas trip since taking office to revamp the transatlantic ties. ....
GST Dues Of States Not Cleared As Claimed By FM Sitharaman: Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has alleged that contrary to the claims of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, GST dues of Congress-ruled states Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh are yet to be cleared. ....
SC Issues Notice To States/UTs On Scrapped Section 66A Of IT Act
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all state governments and union territories (UTs) on a plea complaining that people were being booked under Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, which has been quashed by the top court. ....
Rajasthan The Most Unemployed State After Haryana
In its latest figures released as part of the unemployment rate report by the CMIE (Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy, May-August, 2021), Rajasthan is the most unemployed state after Haryana in terms of overall unemployment. ....
James Michael Tyler, Best Known As Gunther From 'Friends,' Passes Away After Battle With Prostate Cancer
James Michael Tyler, an actor known for his portrayal of Gunther on 'Friends', died of prostate cancer, his manager confirmed. He was 59. ....
Hamtramck Will Become First City In US With All-Muslim Govt
Hamtramck will become the first known city in the US with a government made up entirely of Muslims, according to the Muslim Public Affairs Council, which says it has no record of any other such administration, CNN reported. ....
'Afghanistan Will Initially Have 110,000-member Army'
Afghanistan will initially have a 110,000-member army, the Taliban's acting Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob Mujahid said, adding that the number will be increased if required. ....
Shane Warne's State Funeral To Be Held At MCG On March 30 Infront Of 1 Lakh People
The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the stadium where Shane Warne picked up his 700th Test wicket, will now also be the venue for the Australian spinner's state memorial on March 30. ....
