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Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said his party will urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring a bill in Parliament for reservation in promotions for SCs and STs. His remarks come a day after the Supreme Court paved the way for grant of quota for promotions in government jobs to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, holding that the states were not required to "collect quantifiable data" reflecting the backwardness among these communities. "..as the leader of Republican Party of India... Читать дальше...

The CITIIS programme under the country's Smart Cities Mission provides a "strong platform" for both India and France to achieve their shared vision of a sustainable future and a more equal and just society through collaboration, French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler has said. Under the CITIIS (Cities Investment To Innovate, Integrate and Sustain) challenge programme, cities are encouraged to propose projects in areas of sustainable mobility, urban e-governance and information and communications technology (ICT)... Читать дальше...

The Shiv Sena Thursday appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to sack BJP leader Madhu Chavan, the chairman of the Mumbai board of housing development body MHADA, after a case of rape was registered against him by police. Sena is a constituent of the BJP-led Maharashtra government. A case of rape was registered against Chavan at Chiplun police station in Ratnagiri district on Tuesday on the direction of court and a probe into the matter is on, a senior police officer said Wednesday. Читать дальше...

The New York Times apologized on Thursday after posting an “insensitive” online poll asking Twitter users whether they believed Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee was “credible.” “We’re sorry for this tweet. In retrospect, a Twitter poll is insensitive in light of the gravity of this hearing. We’ve deleted it,” read a terse statement posted to the Twitter account of the New York Times opinion section. Read the full article on The Wrap

Mother "disgusted" as her three-year-old child finds a knife blade in his pack.

Mother "disgusted" as her three-year-old child finds a Stanley knife blade in his pack.

State-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) got poor response to its tender for 5GW/year solar manufacturing here as only one bidder Azure Power turned up for the auction on Thursday. The SECI being the nodal agency of the government had invited bids for selection of solar power developers for setting up of 5GW (Per Annum) solar manufacturing plant linked with power purchase agreements (PPAs) for ISTS (Inter State Transmission System) connected Solar PV Power Plant. "The auction for the solar... Читать дальше...

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Liverpool have not reached an agreement over a contract extension for Sadio Mane just yet. The club informed the Senegal international’s agent late last season that they were willing to reward his fine form with improved terms and an extension, according to respect Echo journalist James Pearce. But no agreement has been made yet and […]

Leading mattress brand Kurl-on Thursday said it is expecting nearly two-fold rise in its revenues at over 2,000 crore from the existing Rs 1,050 crore in the next three years. The company is targetting increased market share by focussing more on the next-gen, young consumer with innovative products and and launching products for the premium market, Kurl-on said in a statement. Besides, Kurl-on would also expand its chain of home furniture and furnishing outlets 'Home Komfort by Kurl-on' to 2,500 by 2020 from 920... Читать дальше...

The Commerce Ministry Thursday removed the value limit for exports through post but has fixed Rs 5 lakh cap in case of overseas shipments through courier services. "The value limit stipulated on exports through post...has been done away with. The value limit of Rs 5 lakh will be applicable only in case of courier exports," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Exporters' body FIEO said the move gives an edge to shipments through foreign post offices over couriers. Читать дальше...

DONALD Trump is the UK’s “best friend”, Jeremy Hunt insisted today. as he defended the PM’s decision to stick close to the US President. The Foreign Secretary said it’s better to be “inside the tent” rather than risk angering Mr Trump by publicly opposing him. But he added that British officials shouldn’t be afraid of […]

DONALD Trump is the UK’s “best friend”, Jeremy Hunt insisted today as he defended the PM’s decision to stick close to the US President. The Foreign Secretary said it’s better to be “inside the tent” rather than risk angering Mr Trump by publicly opposing him. But he added that British officials shouldn’t be afraid of […]

Varsity has sought from UGC extension of October 1 deadline

Heavy rains and flooding in 12 states deemed a national disaster with hundreds of thousands facing a cholera outbreak.

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Thursday said it would have been better had the Supreme Court referred the issue of whether mosque was an integral part of Islam to a Constitution bench. Responding to questions from reporters on the apex court's verdict on the Ayodhya land case, he, however, said the judiciary cannot and should not decide what is an essential feature of a religion and it is for the clergy of the religion to decide. The apex court Thursday declined to refer to a larger bench... Читать дальше...

Runaway the snake wasn’t always named Runaway. She was an unnamed ivory ball python who lived at an exotic pet and oddities store in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The nearly … Click to Continue »

Noted Marathi writer and novelist Kavita Mahajan passed away here Thursday evening following a brief illness, family sources said. Mahajan, 51, was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award. She was suffering from pneumonia for the past few days and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital, sources said. Born on September 5, 1967 at Nanded in central Maharashtra, Mahajan was known for her critically acclaimed novels such as "Brr" and "Bhinna". She had received the Sahitya Akademi award for her Marathi translation of "Rajai"... Читать дальше...

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Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajath Kumar Thursday said the second phase of the free life insurance scheme for farmers would be referred to the Election Commission (EC) for its suggestion, in view of the Model Code of Conduct implemented in the state. The state government is implementing the Rythu Bandhu scheme, under which the assistance of Rs 8,000 an acre to all eligible farmers in two instalments of Rs 4,000 each would be given. The first phase of the scheme was completed in May/June... Читать дальше...

The "Veronica Mars" actress appeared on NBC's "Late Night With Seth Meyers" and said that an unidentified person would constantly leave an unsanitary surprise in the high school bathroom set. As a result, different groups had to be notified and inspect the set before they could resume production.

Both Scottish League Cup semi-finals will be played at Hampden Park on Sunday, 28 October - Aberdeen v Rangers at midday and Hearts v Celtic at 19:45 GMT.