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State Fiscal Responsibility Laws Improve Deficits But Fail To Curb Debt: World Bank

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- A World Bank report submitted to the 16th Finance Commission has found that nearly 20 years of Fiscal Responsibility Laws (FRLs) at the state level in India have not fully succeed... Read More


Storage shortage: Punjab millers move shelled rice to other states

Chandigarh, Feb. 5 -- A new trend has emerged in Punjab's paddy shelling system, with rice millers transporting shelled rice to neighbouring states such as Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & ... Read More


Cambodian media highlight upcoming visit by Vietnamese Party leader

Phnom Penh, Feb. 5 -- In the lead-up to the state visit by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on February 6, major Cambodian media outlets have carried ... Read More


Bombay HC denies parole to Abu Salem over brother's death

Mumbai, Feb. 5 -- The Bombay High Court on Thursday denied permission to underworld gangster Abu Salem to visit his native place in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh to mourn the death of his brother Abu Hakim... Read More


PM announces ex-gratia for victim's kin in Meghalaya coal mine blast

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced ex-gratia worth Rs 2 lakh each for the families of 16 victims who lost their lives in the tragic Meghalaya coal mine incident. ... Read More


Digital India Programme Driving Inclusion, Growth, Jobs Since 2015: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Digital India Programme launched in July 2015 seeks to ensure that digital technologies improve the lives of citizens, expand India's digital economy, and generate investment ... Read More


LG Manoj Sinha attends Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar

, Feb. 5 -- Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday attended the Idol Installation Ceremony of Swami Satyamitranand Giri Ji Maharaj at Haridwar in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. The Spiritual, Cultu... Read More


Get Patiala SSP audio clip examined by independent agency: HC to Punjab State Election Commission

Chandigarh, Feb. 5 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday directed the Punjab State Election Commission (SEC) to have an audio clip, allegedly involving the Patiala senior superintendent of... Read More


SC lifts ban on BJP leader Anurag Thakur from participating in BCCI affairs

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the ban on BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP Anurag Singh Thakur from participating in the affairs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC... Read More


Rahul Gandhi assures justice on Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee's alleged corruption matter

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a courtesy meeting with former President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee and Patna Sa... Read More