Pak PM Sharif seeks ‘sincere’ talks with India to resolve ‘burning’ issues; says UAE can play an important role
Islamabad: “We have learned our lesson and we want to live in peace provided we are able to resolve our genuine problems.” Sharif said
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
73 pc CEOs globally expect eco growth to decline; most pessimistic outlook in over a decade: PwC survey
Davos: Leaders in France, Germany and the UK were found to be less optimistic about domestic growth than the global growth compared to those in the US, Brazil, India and China
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Seven Lakh Yaba tablets worth Rs 40 cr seized in Assam
Karimganj/ Hailakandi (Assam): Police said that the driver of the car was arrested but the others managed to escape during the search operation
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
India’s ‘Hockey Village’ set for transition from bamboo sticks to artificial turf
Saunamara (Odisha): The village is now known as the 'Hockey Village' of India, having given more than 60 national team players, both male and female
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Gender neutral uniforms, safe washrooms: NCERT’s manual for schools on transgender students
New Delhi: The draft manual has been prepared by a new 16-member committee convened by NCERT's Department of Gender Studies
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Concerted efforts made to increase representation of women in central govt jobs: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi: Leave up to a period of 90 days can be availed by an aggrieved women government servant in sexual harassment cases and it will be granted during pendency of inquiry, Singh said
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Assam likely to achieve 100 per cent electric three-wheeler sales by 2025: US study
Washington: As of fiscal 2023, Assam has achieved about 85 per cent of new electric three-wheeler sales, being among the only three states in India to achieve such high levels of electrification in any segment
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
China’s GDP sinks to three per cent in 2022, second lowest in 50 years
Beijing: The annual GDP of China totalled 121.02 trillion yuan (USD 17.94 trillion) in 2022, falling below the 5.5 per cent official target, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Enquiry ordered into ‘flouting of rules’ by Assam officers in Pobitora
Morigaon (Assam): The Jeep Safari Owners' Association of Wildlife Sanctuary claimed the commissioner-level officer had sat on the bonnet of the jeep and smoked cigarettes
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Meghalaya CM inaugurates state’s first govt engineering college
Shillong: The project was undertaken by Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) and constructed at the cost of Rs 26 crore and constructed in the Mawlai area
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
Pakistan-based LeT’s deputy leader Abdul Rehman Makki designated a global terrorist by UN
United Nations: The US Department of State's Rewards for Justice programme is offering a reward of up to USD 2 million for information on Makki, "also known as Abdulrahman Maki
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
EC holds consultation on remote voting; some oppn parties favour consensus on definition of migrants
New Delhi: On the request of the parties, the poll panel extended the date of submission of written views by them on various issues on RVM to 28 February
PTI / 17 Jan, 2023
