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No Party Yet, Deal-Maker PK Settles For Padyatra

PATNA: After his multiple talks with Congress, Janata Dal (United) and the Trinamool Congress failed to clinch any deal in his favour, poll strategy group IPAC’s frontman Prashant Kishor seems to have finally settled for a go-solo career yet again at this stage. In a decision that was full of symbolism, Kishor on Thursday announced […]

J&K Bank Fraud Case: CBI Books ESL, Its MD & Directors In Fresh Case

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh case against Educomp Solutions Limited (ESL) and its former Managing Director for allegedly cheating Jammu & Kashmir Bank to the tune of Rs 360.30 crore. The CBI had earlier booked the ESL in two other bank fraud cases involving over Rs 2,761 crore, […]

SC Nod To BMC On Sewage Treatment, Says Find Lowest Bidder

  NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been given go-ahead by Supreme Court for its ambitious Sewage Treat Plants (STPs) project on Wednesday. The BMC has been trying to set up the Sewerage Treatment Plants at seven locations namely, Worli, Bandra, Malad, Ghatkopar, Dharavi, Bhandup and Versova at a […]

Govt Plans Craft Village To Boost Artisans’ Income In Haridwar

  HARIDWAR/NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost the income of artisans, the government is planning to set up a ‘Tourist Craft Village’ in Haridwar where artisans can showcase and sell their artworks to domestic and international tourists. During a review meeting of the Aspirational District programme in Haridwar, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry […]

PM Modi Holds One-To-One Meets With Nordic Leaders

NEW DELHI: On the sidelines of the 2nd India-Nordic Summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had separate one-to-one talks with Prime Minister Katrin Jakobsdottir of Iceland, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden, Prime Minister Sanna Marin of Finland and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store of Norway. In a one to one meeting […]