New Delhi: The service rules allow 30 days’ leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason, including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The minister was asked whether there is any provision for government employees…
Beijing: China on Thursday said its diplomatic talks with India on the border situation was “candid”. The two sides held talks under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Chinese Foreign Ministry called the talks “candid” in a press release issued here….
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations related to cabin crew duty hours, training regulations and operational procedures, sources said on Thursday. The notices, served on July 23, follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline to the regulator on June 20…
New Delhi: The Congress, which has been questioning the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, has sought a “farewell function” for the former vice president, a demand which has found no takers in the government. The demand was raised by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh at the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on Wednesday evening….
Amaravati: The much-awaited film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, starring Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, was released nationwide on Thursday. Fans gathered in large numbers across theatres in Andhra Pradesh, including Vijayawada, Konaseema and Kadapa, and cut cake, burst crackers, and displayed flex banners to welcome the film as it marked the actor’s first…
Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids as part of an alleged Rs 3,000 crore worth bank loan fraud linked money laundering case against the companies of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, official sources said. More than 35 premises in Mumbai belonging to 50 companies and 25 persons are being searched under the…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha bid farewell to six members from Tamil Nadu who are completing their terms on Thursday, with MPs across parties appreciating their contribution towards strengthening democratic traditions in the country. One of the retiring members, P Wilson of DMK, has been re-elected to the Rajya Sabha. Terms of M Mohamed Abdulla (DMK),…
Manchester: India have been dealt a major blow in the ongoing fourth Test against England as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out. He fractured his toe after the ball hit him while attempting a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes on the opening day of the Test match in Manchester. India will be down to…
Manchester: In a major development for Team India, the side’s star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has reportedly been advised six weeks of rest because of a fractured toe. It is worth noting that Pant was retired hurt on a score of 37 runs on day 1 of the fourth Test of the ongoing series against…
Patna: In a sharp escalation of the political crisis over Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, Leader of Opposition and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav has hinted that the opposition may consider boycotting the upcoming Assembly elections. Responding to questions from the media about a possible opposition-led boycott, Tejashwi remarked,…
