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Reserve Bank plans to modernise infra to cater to future cash needs

Expected timeline for whole project is 4-5 years, according to the Eol issued by RBI to procure consultancy & project management services

US Fed interest rate decision, macro data to drive markets this week

The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is the biggest event that would drive sentiments in the domestic stock market this week, besides a host of macroeconomic data from the global front and trading activity of foreign investors, analysts said.

MOS Finance likely to be convenor of GoM on GST compensation cess

The Group of Ministers on reworking the nomenclature for GST compensation cess is likely to be convened by Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and include members from states, an official has said.

Mehbooba Mufti has only brought destruction to J&K: Omar

National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah Sunday hit out at People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti, saying she has brought nothing but destruction to Jammu and Kashmir.

'Women's Reservation Act opportunity to support aspiring women leaders'

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the Women's Reservation Act is an opportunity for the Congress to nurture and support both established and aspiring women leaders.

Amit Shah releases Sharad Agrawal's 'Hindi Kahavat Kosh'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has released the second edition of 'Hindi Kahavat Kosh, authored by Sharad Agrawal, a renowned physician from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly.

We will not let criminals remain in Haryana, when Cong forms govt: Hooda

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has given a direct warning to criminals operating in 1 Haryana to either give up crime, or leave the state before à October 8, when the Congress 1 = i government is formed.

Maharashtra polls likely in 2nd week of November: CM Shinde

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the state Assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seat-sharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days.

Assembly polls: J&K politicians pip Haryana's in seeking permissions for rallies, venues

In Haryana, the number of permissions stand at over 850, according to latest data available on the Suvidha application NEW DELHI: Politicians in Jammu and Kashmir have sought and received around four times more permissions for organising rallies and booking meeting venues than their counterparts in Haryana, official data shows.

'PDP contesting polls to stop BJP from burying Kashmir issue, Article 370'

People's Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Sunday said her party is not contesting the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections only for undertaking developmental works, but to stop the BJP from burying Kashmir issue and Article 370.

Concerted effort in last 10 years to erode democratic structures, bulldoze institutions: Mallikarjun Kharge

Asserting that 2024 is a watershed year for India's democracy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said 140 crore Indians gave a verdict which believed in our long-standing institutions, painstakingly built by the makers of our nation.

Sources: 'One Nation, One Election' to be implemented in current tenure of Govt

The BJP-led NDA government will implement 'one nation, one election' within its current tenure, sources said, exuding confidence that the reform measure would receive support across party lines.

Sikkim to build parking lot for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La

The Sikkim govt has decided to build parking for 1,000 tourist vehicles at Nathu La at the India-China border, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said.

'Conducting free and fair elections is goal of Election Commission'

CHANDIGARH: Haryana's Chief Electoral Officer, Pankaj Agarwal, who also chairs the state committee for the deployment of central armed police forces during elections, stated that conducting free and transparent elections is the primary goal of the Election Commission.

Industrialists invited to tap Punjab's green energy potential

Encouraging industrialists to invest in non-conventional and green energy sectors, Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister, Aman Arora, highlighted the significant potential Punjab holds in the green energy sector.

SC annoyed over false statements by advocates to secure remission, says 'our faith is shaken'

Expressing displeasure over the lawyers repeatedly making false statements before the court as well as in the petitions to secure premature release of the convicts, the Supreme Court has said when it comes across cases like this, \"our faith is shaken\".

Chhattisgarh: Five from family killed on suspicion of practising witchcraft

Five members of a family, including two couples, were allegedly beaten to death on suspicion of practising witchcraft in a village in Chhattisgarh's tribal-dominated Sukma district on Sunday, police said.

Tourist's inappropriate act at Taj Mahal sparks outrage among Hindu groups

A recent incident at the world-famous Taj Mahal has ignited controversy after a video surfaced showing a tourist allegedly urinating within the monument's grounds.

Building collapse in Meerut's Zakir Colony claims 10 lives, including five children

A tragic incident occurred in Zakir Colony, located in the Lohianagar police station area of Meerut, when a three-storey building collapsed on Saturday evening, leading to the death of 10 people, including five innocent children.

Man absconded from army held by Punjab Police, recovered 12.5 kg heroin

Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence Jalandhar has arrested Amritpal Singh alias Fauji, the main ringleader of a Pakistan-based = heroin smuggling racket and an army fugitive, from whom 12.5 kg of heroin has been recovered.

Odisha: Six killed, 11 injured in road accidents

At least six people were killed and 11 others injured in three separate road accidents in Odisha, police said on Sunday.

A liberal Marxist

As a pragmatic leader, Sitaram Yechury, whose friendships spanned political lines and who was keen about Indian philosophy despite being a communist, promoted pluralism and dialogue-based democracy

Love's Labour's Lost

I am not plagiarizing Shakespeare with the header. Much as his title above had little to do with the actual play, our economic policies seem steeped in mystery

Maldives, India resolved 'misunderstandings' after rough patches in ties: FM Moosa Zameer

Zameer made the remarks on Friday during a visit to Sri Lanka, where he stressed the importance of the Indian Ocean archipelago's relationships with key allies, particularly China and India

'LWE restricted to 43 districts, likely to be eliminated by 2026”

The government's sustained campaign against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has led to the menace being restricted to 43 districts as against 200 before 2014, sources said on Sunday.

Confession of crime, says BJP

The BJP on Sunday described Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to resign as Delhi chief minister as a \"confession of crime\" and wondered if he offered to quit because of infighting within AAP.

If electorate approves my honesty, only then...: Sisodia

Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has echoed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's commitment to public accountability by declaring he will only return to office if the electorate approves his honesty.

CM cannot tolerate even a little corruption and dishonesty: AAP

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation has been portrayed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a ground-breaking move in Indian politics, setting a high bar for moral accountability.

Delhi govt may have to tell EC reasons for demanding early polls, say experts

As Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal pitches for early assembly polls in Delhi, experts on Sunday said the city government may have to write to the Election Commission giving reasons behind the demand.

3 associates of Nandu gang arrested: Police

Delhi Police has arrested three associates of Kapil Sangwan, known as Nandu gang, officials on Sunday said.