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India, Bahrain Speak Out Against Countries Backing Terror
In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India and Bahrain have called on all countries to reject the use of terrorism against other countries, cut off support and financing to terrorists and bring perpetrators of acts of terrorism to justice. Both sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism and exchange of intelligence and information.....
SC Calls Chidambaram's Bail Petition 'infructuous'
Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Monday suffered a setback when the Supreme Court rejected his petition challenging the Delhi High Court's order dismissing his anticipatory bail in a CBI case, saying it has become "infructuous".....
After Modi-Trump Meet, Pak Isolation On Kashmir Is Complete
With US President Donald Trump backing off from his offer to mediate, which Islamabad had been eagerly clinging on to, and with the other global leaders too unwilling to back it, including those from the Muslim world, Pakistan's isolation on the international arena on Kashmir appears complete.....
Cabinet May Relax FDI In Retail, Okay Ordinance To Roll Back FPI Surcharge
The Union cabinet in its meeting on Wednesday would take up proposals to relax foreign direct investment (FDI) in various sectors, including single brand retail and digital media, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her maiden Budget last month.....
Cabinet Approves Rs 6,268 Cr Sugar Export Subsidy
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a sugar export subsidy for the 2019-20 sugar season (October-September) to export 60 lakh metric tonne (MT) of sugar which would cost the government exchequer Rs 6,268 crore.....
Fire In Telangana Express; No Casualties
A major fire broke out in the Hyderabad-New Delhi Telangana Express at a station in Haryana on Thursday, fire officials said. No injuries have been reported yet.....
Delhi Cabinet's Nod To Free DTC Bus Travel For Women
The Delhi cabinet on Thursday gave in-principle approval for a free ride to women in DTC and cluster buses starting October 29, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced.....
India's Moon Lander Vikram Separates From Chandrayaan-2
Indias first moon lander Vikram successfully separated from its mother spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 on Monday at 1.15 a.m., said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ....
Govt Chips In Rs 4,557 Cr In IDBI Bank To Boost CAR
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a capital infusion of Rs 4,557 crore by the government in the IDBI Bank.....
Communication Link Lost With Moon Lander Vikram: ISRO
In a last stage snag, the communication link between India's moon lander Vikram and the moon orbiter got snapped as the former was descending towards the moon's South Pole early on Saturday, throwing suspense over the fate of Rs 978 crore Chandrayaan-2 mission.....
