Bills on simultaneous polls 12th to be referred to joint parliamentary panel since 2015
New Delhi: The two bills that lay down legal framework to hold simultaneous polls in the country are latest in the series of draft laws to be referred to a joint committee of Parliament since 2015. The two bills referred together to the joint panel are 12th since 2015 to be sent to a committee […]
Bangladesh sends note verbale asking India to send back deposed PM Hasina
Dhaka: Bangladesh’s interim government said on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to India to send back deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to Dhaka. Hasina, 77, has been living in exile in India since Aug 5 when she fled the country amid the student-led protests that toppled her 16-year regime. Dhaka-based International Crimes […]
Situation in Bangladesh a matter of concern, govt closely monitoring it: Union minister
Jammu: Union Minister of State BL Verma on Monday expressed concern over the situation in Bangladesh and said the government is closely monitoring it. Addressing a Rozgar Mela organised at Jammu, the minister lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for its role in safeguarding India’s borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan. “I would like to […]
Centre scraps ‘no-detention policy’ for classes 5, 8 students who fail to clear year-end exams
New Delhi: The Centre has scrapped the ‘no-detention policy’ for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it allowing them to fail students who do not clear the year-end exams, according to officials. Following the amendment to the Right to Education Act (RTE) in 2019, at least 18 states and Union Territories have already […]
NC leader holds protests demanding rationalisation of reservation in J&K
Srinagar: NC leader and Lok Sabha member from Srinagar Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday led a peaceful protest outside the residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to support the demand for rationalisation of reservation in Jammu and Kashmir. The firebrand leader had on Sunday announced that he will be joining the peaceful protests against the […]
PVR INOX rejigs media biz, appoints Chief Sales Officer Shalu Sabharwal as head
New Delhi: Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX Ltd on Monday announced a restructuring of its Rs 600 crore media business, naming Chief Sales Officer Shalu Sabharwal as the leader of initiatives to focus on deepening market connections and driving growth across the country. Sabharwal will take the lead in making strategic changes to bolster media business […]
Bajaj Housing Finance Introduces Dual Rate Loans with a Fixed ROI for the First 3 Years
Dual Rate Home Loan and Loan Against Property feature a fixed rate of interest for the first 3 years, providing borrowers stability with fixed EMIs in the initial period of the loan Pune, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir) Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd (BHFL) launches the new Dual Rate feature for Home Loans and Loans Against Property in […]
Indian buyers still prefer physical dealerships over online mediums to purchase cars: Survey
New Delhi: Majority of car buyers in India still prefer making their purchase decisions through physical dealerships, with digital platforms increasingly complementing the overall acquisition process, according to a survey. The findings of a global study conducted by Urban Science involving over 9,000 people across the US, Germany, UK, China, India, and Mexico, revealed that […]
TVS Emerald buys 12-acre land in Chennai to build real estate project worth Rs 2,800 cr
Chennai: TVS Emerald has bought a 12-acre land to develop a real estate projects worth about Rs 2,800 crore. The company did not disclose the cost of the acquisition of the land, which is located on Radial Road (PTR) in Chennai. The land will have a development potential of 2.5 million square feet and a […]
Lohia Auto launches EV brand ‘Youdha’, aims to sell 3 lakh vehicles by 2027
Mumbai: Lohia Auto on Monday announced the launch of EV brand ‘Youdha’ as part of its Rs 20-crore expansion plans and said it looks to manufacture and sell 3 lakh electric vehicles under the brand by 2027. The initial product portfolio of ‘Youdha’ includes passenger and cargo segment electric three-wheelers, the company said. With this […]
