Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who had resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra over the irrigation scam, was re-inducted into the state Cabinet as he took oath on Friday morning. The BJP and the Shiv Sena have boycotted the swearing-in ceremony.
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who had resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra over the irrigation scam, was re-inducted into the state Cabinet as he took oath on Friday morning. The BJP and the Shiv Sena have boycotted the swearing-in ceremony.
New Delhi: The union government is planning to set up an independent regulator for the coal sector, Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said Tuesday.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the proposed regulator would ensure more optimal development and conservation of coal resources, rational pricing and better distribution of coal, evolution of a more competitive market and a level playing field for new entrants in the sector.
New Delhi: The union government is planning to set up an independent regulator for the coal sector, Minister of State for Coal Pratik Prakashbapu Patil said Tuesday.
In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the minister said the proposed regulator would ensure more optimal development and conservation of coal resources, rational pricing and better distribution of coal, evolution of a more competitive market and a level playing field for new entrants in the sector.
New Delhi: December 4 is celebrated as Navy Day in India. This was the day when the Indian Navy played a significant role in the bombing of Karachi harbour in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
The name given to the attack was Operation Trident which was launched on December 4.
New Delhi: December 4 is celebrated as Navy Day in India. This was the day when the Indian Navy played a significant role in the bombing of Karachi harbour in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
The name given to the attack was Operation Trident which was launched on December 4.
New Delhi, Dec 4: In a boost to the tourism industry, India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to have a two-month cooling off period between subsequent visits.
However, citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan and people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and “stateless persons” will continue to come under the 60-day gap rule.
New Delhi, Dec 4: In a boost to the tourism industry, India has relaxed its tourist visa rules by lifting restrictions imposed on foreign visitors to have a two-month cooling off period between subsequent visits.
However, citizens of Pakistan, China, Iran, Iraq, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sudan and people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin and “stateless persons” will continue to come under the 60-day gap rule.
New Delhi: From December 1, people travelling on Indian railways are going to face a new problem as they will have to establish their bonafides for travelling in any reserved train compartment.
The Railways have made identity proof mandatory for even those travelling in sleeper class and second class reserved coaches, economy class and first class. The move in an attempt to prevent touts from getting the tickets and selling them at a premium.
New Delhi: From December 1, people travelling on Indian railways are going to face a new problem as they will have to establish their bonafides for travelling in any reserved train compartment.
The Railways have made identity proof mandatory for even those travelling in sleeper class and second class reserved coaches, economy class and first class. The move in an attempt to prevent touts from getting the tickets and selling them at a premium.
Thane (Maha), Nov 29: A teenage boy was detained by police in neighbouring Thane district for questioning today in connection with an allegedly vulgar post on Facebook against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Thane (Maha), Nov 29: A teenage boy was detained by police in neighbouring Thane district for questioning today in connection with an allegedly vulgar post on Facebook against MNS chief Raj Thackeray.
Jaipur, Nov 28: The Rajasthan government today accepted the state OBC commission report, paving way for five per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutes to five communities, including Gujjars, under Specially Backward Category.
Jaipur, Nov 28: The Rajasthan government today accepted the state OBC commission report, paving way for five per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutes to five communities, including Gujjars, under Specially Backward Category.
New Delhi, Nov 28: The Supreme Court Tuesday asked whether Justice (retd.) R.A.Mehta could be disqualified from becoming the Lokayukta of Gujarat merely because of he holds certain definite views and there was apprehension of his being biased.
New Delhi, Nov 28: The Supreme Court Tuesday asked whether Justice (retd.) R.A.Mehta could be disqualified from becoming the Lokayukta of Gujarat merely because of he holds certain definite views and there was apprehension of his being biased.
