BBC IT survey: Govt flags several discrepancies, inconsistencies in transfer pricing documentation
Feb 18, 2023, at 03:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After a three-day-long survey of the BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the Income Tax Department has said several irregularities were found with regard to transfer pricing documentation.
Feb 18, 2023, at 02:37 am
Mumbai/UNI: In a major setback to Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission of India (ECI) Friday recognised the Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's faction as the real Shiv Sena and allowed them to use the traditional party symbol of bow and arrow.
India, Egypt hold 3rd Joint Working Group meeting on counter-terrorism
Feb 18, 2023, at 01:30 am
New Delhi/UNI: India and Egypt strongly condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, during the third meeting of the Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism held here, and reviewed threats posed by terrorist groups globally and in their countries, a statement said.
Transforming India into a Hindu nation is impossible: Nitish Kumar
Feb 17, 2023, at 11:34 pm
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that India is such a country which cannot be converted into a Hindu Nation.
Fiji hosts 12th World Hindi Conference, S Jaishankar participates
Feb 17, 2023, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, led the Indian delegation comprising Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, V Muraleedharan; Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra; Members of Parliament; and senior officials attended the 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji.
Sensor-based smart agriculture for Jammu and Kashmir farmers soon: ACS Dulloo
Feb 17, 2023, at 09:21 pm
Jammu: Stating that over 70 percent of the economy in Jammu and Kashmir is based on agriculture, making it an important area for improving livelihoods through the adoption of digital agriculture for increasing input use efficiency, production, productivity, and profitability, the proposal for sensor-based smart agriculture can be a transformative innovation for the region's agri-economy, said Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Agricultural Production Department here on Friday.
George Soros's remarks direct attack on democratically elected govt: Union Minister Smriti Irani
Feb 17, 2023, at 09:15 pm
New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed Hungarian investor George Soros for his remarks against Prime Minister Modi, and said his intention is not only targeting the Prime Minister but the democratically elected government.
India, Japan to kick off joint military exercise today
Feb 17, 2023, at 08:08 pm
New Delhi: The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “Ex Dharma Guardian”, between India and Japan is being conducted at Camp Imazu in Shiga province, Japan from Feb 17 to Mar 2.
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais to swear in on Feb 18
Feb 17, 2023, at 07:10 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Newly appointed Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais's swearing in ceremony will be held on February 18 at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
12th World Hindi Conference reflects strong cultural ties with Fiji: EAM Jaishankar
Feb 17, 2023, at 07:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the 12th World Hindi Conference, which concluded in Nadi on Friday, clearly reflects the strong cultural and historical ties between India and Fiji.
Ganga Vilas completes Bangladesh stretch, set to re-enter India at Dhubri
Feb 17, 2023, at 03:46 pm
Dhaka: The enchanting journey of the Ganga Vilas River cruise through the waters of Bangladesh came to an end with the visit to the historic places in northern Rangpur district.
Narendra Modi will address Economic Times Global Business Summit today
Feb 17, 2023, at 03:20 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Economic Times Global Business Summit on Friday at Hotel Taj Palace in Delhi around 7:40 PM.
Income tax 'survey' at BBC India offices in Delhi, Mumbai ends; statement likely tomorrow
Feb 17, 2023, at 05:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The income tax "survey" at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s Delhi and Mumbai offices ended on Thursday night after nearly three days of officials going through digital records, files and scanning laptops.
'All nine attackers should die, no one should be released': Family of soldier beaten to death
Feb 17, 2023, at 03:44 am
Chennai/IBNS: The family of the soldier beaten to death in Tamil Nadu has demanded death penalties for his nine assailants and said the Chief Minister should come and meet them.
China lifts suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing export units
Feb 17, 2023, at 02:28 am
Kolkata/UNI: China has lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurance over source control, setting the stage for a boost in the bilateral trade of marine products.
Feb 17, 2023, at 01:36 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at four locations in Delhi and NCR in an on-going investigation related to a case of alleged cyber-enabled financial fraud against US based victims, the central probe agency said on Thursday.
Tripura polls by and large peaceful, over 85 percent voters' turnout recorded: EC
Feb 17, 2023, at 01:22 am
Agartala/IBNS/UNI: Over 85 percent of the electorate exercised their democratic rights amid high security as the Tripura Assembly polls remained by and large peaceful barring a few stray incidents of violence on Thursday.
Fiji: Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Fijian leadership, attends 12th World Hindi Conference
Feb 16, 2023, at 10:50 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Fiji to attend the 12th World Hindi Conference, held bilateral meetings with the Fijian leadership, including Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, on Thursday in Suva.
IT 'survey' of BBC office enters 3rd day, several employees haven't been home since Tuesday
Feb 16, 2023, at 09:25 pm
New Delhi: The IT ‘survey’ of the BBC office in Delhi on Thursday entered the third day and all staff required for the broadcasting services as well as several senior employees have been staying in the office since the operations began, media reports said.
Tripura Elections 2023: Over 32 percent votes cast in first four hours
Feb 16, 2023, at 07:56 pm
Agartala/UNI: Over 32 percent voters exercised their choice in the first four hours amid high security for the 60-member Tripura Assembly election on Thursday.
Govt putting in all efforts for skill development of tribal youth: PM Modi at Aadi Mahotsav
Feb 16, 2023, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Union government is putting in all efforts on promoting the tribal arts and enhancing the skills of tribal youth of the country.
PM Modi inaugurates national tribal festival Aadi Mahotsav
Feb 16, 2023, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the national tribal festival - Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
Tripura: 19 percent polling in first three hours amid sporadic violence
Feb 16, 2023, at 06:12 pm
Agartala/UNI: Around 19 percent polling was recorded in the first three hours amid high security in the Tripura Assembly election on Thursday.
Indian Army continues relief work in quake-hit Turkey and Syria
Feb 16, 2023, at 05:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A 40-member Indian Army contingent deployed as UN Peacekeepers in Syria is engaged in relief work in quake-hit Aleppo in Syria as well Turkey, India’s Permanent Mission in the UN said.
India views Fiji as important partner in Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
Feb 16, 2023, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Fiji, on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during which they discussed ways of intensifying the bilateral cooperation.
Workplace Harassment: The Truth About Women's Labor-Force Participation Decline
Feb 16, 2023, at 04:59 pm
Over the past decade, women's labor force participation has dropped by 5.28 percent (ILO). After providing greater advantages and privileges to women, why is the graph of female participation falling?
Tripura polls: Congress chief Kharge urges people to exercise their franchise
Feb 16, 2023, at 04:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday appealed to the people to exercise their franchise as the voting for the 60-seat Tripura Assembly is underway.
Kashmir: Infiltrator killed in Kupwara
Feb 16, 2023, at 04:41 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces shot dead an infiltrator in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, police said.
Tripura Elections 2023: Polling begins amid high security
Feb 16, 2023, at 04:28 pm
Agartala/UNI: Amid a high security cover, polling began at a brisk pace at 7 am for the 60-seat Tripura Assembly on Thursday.
PM Modi speaks to his Spanish counterpart as part of G20 Presidency
Feb 16, 2023, at 07:15 am
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez to discuss ways to further strengthen the growing relationship between both countries.