New Delhi: In a bid to push for faster adoption and manufacturing of electric vehicles in India, the Government has announced an amendment to the FAME-II scheme for electric vehicles. Under the amendment, the Government has increased subsidies on electric two-wheelers that will help bring down the prices by a significant margin. According to the…
Former IAS Officer Anup Chandra Pandey is new Election Commissioner
June 10, 2021New Delhi: Anup Chandra Pandey, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officer, has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner. Pandey, a former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, is a retired IAS Officer of the 1984 batch from Uttar Pradesh cadre. The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday said President Ram Nath Kovind appointed Anup…
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar hospitalised
June 6, 2021New Delhi: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar has been admitted to Mumbai’s Hinduja hospital this morning after he complained of breathlessness. A tweet from the actor’s verified Twitter account, handled by his manager, shared an update on the actor’s health. “Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-COVID PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine tests and investigations….
India extends Visa of stranded foreigners till Aug. 31
June 6, 2021New Delhi: In view of non-resumption of commercial international flights from India since March last year, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday further extended the Indian Visa or stay stipulation period of foreigners stranded in India due to COVID-19 pandemic till August 31 this year on gratis basis without levy of any overstay…
Cabinet approves Model Tenancy Act for circulation to States
June 3, 2021New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Model Tenancy Act for circulation to all States and Union Territories for adaptation by way of enacting fresh Legislation or amending existing Rental Laws suitably. It will help overhaul the legal framework with respect to rental housing across the country,…
Takes charge as NHRC Chairman
June 3, 2021New Delhi: Retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Arun Kumar Mishra on Wednesday took over as the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). He had retired from the Apex Court in September last year. Justice Mishra enrolled as a lawyer in 1978. He was elected youngest Chairperson of Bar Council of India in 1998-99….
Murder accused Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar suspended by Railways
May 26, 2021New Delhi: Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar was suspended by Railways yesterday after his arrest in the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old wrestler inside Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi. The wrestler, who had been on the run for close to three weeks, was arrested along with his aide Ajay from northwest Delhi’s Mundka on Sunday. “Sushil…
Height of COVID: Climbers report pandemic cases on Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak
May 26, 2021New Delhi: As the current spring season draws to an end, climbers and expedition organisers have reported more COVID-19 cases on the world’s tallest peak, Mt. Everest, while an official from the Nepali Department of Tourism has denied it, saying no written reports were presented yet. Damian Browne, a former Irish professional rugby player who…
Olympic Wrestler Sushil Kumar, wanted in murder case, arrested in Delhi
May 23, 2021New Delhi: Wrestler Sushil Kumar, India’s two-time Olympic medallist, was arrested this morning over alleged involvement in the murder of a fellow wrestler in Delhi. He had been evading arrest for nearly 20 days, Delhi Police said. Sushil Kumar was arrested along with a co-accused from northwest Delhi’s Mundka, police officials said. Police were on…
Former IMA National President Dr. K.K. Aggarwal passes away
May 18, 2021New Delhi: Padma Shree awardee and former National President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dr. K.K. Aggarwal (62) passed away at 11.30 pm on May 17 in New Delhi. He was admitted to AIIMS here and was on ventilator support for the past few days. Ever since he became a doctor, Dr. Aggarwal had…
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