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Sebi reinstates open market buybacks, clears AIF and municipal bond reforms

Mumbai, June 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday cleared a clutch of reforms, reinstating open market share buybacks, accelerating alternative investment fund (AIF) launc... Read More


Balochistan employees launch indefinite shutdown after protest crackdown

Balochistan, June 19 -- A major confrontation has emerged in Balochistan after government employees announced an indefinite shutdown of public institutions in response to a police crackdown on anti-bu... Read More


Congress leader moves CCI against PMC over rRs.r700 crore waste management tender

India, June 19 -- Alleging irregularities and anti-competitive provisions in a Rs.700 crore solid waste management tender floated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Congress leader Arvind Shinde... Read More


SC declares the right to walk carefree on footpaths a fundamental right

New Delhi, June 19 -- The Supreme Court on Friday, in a judgment, declared the right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths a fundamental right which has priority over movement by motoris... Read More


Government's asset scrutiny drive faces resistance as filings fall short

Kathmandu, June 19 -- Nearly two months after the government launched an ambitious drive to scrutinise the assets of officials who have held positions since 2006, including public office holders rangi... Read More


BJP tells Sanjay Raut to explain 'Aurangzeb legacy' instead of Shivaji history

Mumbai, June 19 -- : BJP Maharashtra chief spokesperson Navnath Ban launched a sharp attack on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, saying that instead of speaking about the history of Chhatrapati Shiv... Read More


'Our shared resolve to defend...': In Rahul Gandhi's birthday response to MK Stalin, a hint of rapprochement

India, June 19 -- As Rahul Gandhi turned 56 on Friday, several leaders from the opposition parties joined in extending birthday wishes to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. From the rulin... Read More


UP minister claims defections likely from SP, Congress: 'Most MPs, MLAs in touch with us'

Lucknow, June 19 -- Amid claims by Uttar Pradesh minister OP Rajbhar and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya about a possible defection from the Samajwadi Party ranks, another minister Sanjay N... Read More


Another UP minister claims defections likely from SP, Congress: 'Most MPs, MLAs in touch with us'

Lucknow, June 19 -- Amid claims by Uttar Pradesh minister OP Rajbhar and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya about a possible defection from the Samajwadi Party ranks, another minister Sanjay N... Read More


Restaurant owners demand uniform VAT, harassment-free business environment

Dhaka, June 19 -- The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association (BROA) on Friday urged the government to set a uniform Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for both restaurants and catering services and complete... Read More