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UP to have SOPs in place to permit Hathras-like gatherings

A day after a stampede in Hathras claimed 121 lives, Uttar Pradesh minister Asim Arun on Wednesday said the state government has started work on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for granting......

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

The Met blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe. IMAGE: A man drinks a cooling drink offered by locals in Narela, Delhi. Photograph: Priyanshu......

Covid: SC rejects Centre's stand on compensation

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Centre's stand that a provision of the Disaster Management Act casting an obligation on the National Disaster Management Authority to pay ex gratia......

SC reserves verdict on Rs 4L to kin of Covid deceased

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved verdict on the pleas seeking directions that ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh be paid to the families of those who have died of COVID-19. A special vacation......

Covid: SC miffed over delay in framing guidelines for death certificates

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over delay in framing guidelines for issuance of death certificates to the families of those who died of COVID-19 and directed the Centre to file......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

'The impact of El Nino is always a matter of concern'

'If because of El Nino, the monsoon is affected adversely in the current year, naturally it will affect income projections and consequently Budget numbers.' IMAGE: Villagers carrying containers......

Farm to fork: Going in favour of the grain

Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan go to the polls in less than a year. They produce important agri-commodities. The Centre is in a dilemma: Higher prices will be inflationary, lower......

Doesn't RBI regret giving banking licences to Ramesh Gelli and Rana Kapoor?

Isn't it time to review the 'fit and proper' criteria for banking licence, particularly with reference to individuals applying for it, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay? Kindly note the image has only been......

Traders want reduction in duty on chana, govt says no

Chana is majorly imported from Australia and Tanzania and it attracts an import duty of 60 per cent. A section of the traders is demanding a reduction in import duty to around 35-40 per cent to......

'I have danced with Sushmita Sen!'

'She got really close, and I was like, oh Miss Universe and me dancing!' IMAGE: Vikas Kumar in Aarya Antim Vaar. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikas Kumar/Instagram Vikas Kumar has already made such a......

Anand, Humpy to play online exhibition event to raise funds

IMAGE: Viswanathan Anand is stuck in Germany owing to the travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph: Grand Chess Tour/Twitter Former world champion Viswanathan Anand and......

Rajasthan edge past Hyderabad in a thriller

- Scorecard Rajasthan Royals edged past Deccan Chargers by three wickets with two balls to spare in a closely-contested Indian Premier League match at St George's Park,in Port Elizabeth, on......

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