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Majority of corruption complaints not being examined timely by Govt depts: CVC
NEW DELHI, Aug 14:
A majority of corruption-related complaints "are not examined timely" by Government departments, probity watchdog Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has said, asking...
Cops launch probe in plaint over ‘rumours’ about Disha’s death
MUMBAI, Aug 14:
The Mumbai Police has initiated an inquiry into the complaint filed by the father of Disha Salian, former manager of late Bollywood...
Punjab releases social security pensions
CHANDIGARH, Aug 14:
On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, the Finance Department has released Rs 189.34 crore on account of social...
Exotic birds worth Rs 14 lakh seized near Indo-Bangla border
KOLKATA, Aug 14:
The BSF seized a pair of exotic Toucans from near the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, officials said...
No requirement for AG’s consent to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings: SC
NEW DELHI, Aug 14:
There is no requirement for the Supreme Court to take Attorney General's consent in initiating a criminal contempt proceeding on its...
Early spread of COVID-19 far greater than initially reported: Study
HOUSTON, Aug 14:
There were thousands of undetected early cases of COVID-19 at the beginning of this year, according to a study which found that...
IAF chief reviews operational preparedness at frontline base
NEW DELHI, Aug 13:
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria today flew a Mig 21 Bison jet at a frontline airbase in...
Sonia, Rahul seek withdrawal of EIA 2020
NEW DELHI, Aug 13:
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the government of dismantling India's environment rules and demanded that the...
Many landmark decisions to honour honest taxpayers: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI, Aug 13:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Narendra Modi Government has taken several key decisions to empower and honour...
Happy that Govt announced taxation reform: Naidu
NEW DELHI, Aug 13:
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said the "long-awaited" taxation reform announced by the government would lead to greater compliance...
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