Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a day’s visit to Maharashtra today, where he will lay foundation stone for the grand memorial of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the metro rail projects in Mumbai and Pune. Modi will land in the metropolis at 11.30 AM and leave for MIDC Patalganga in neighbouring Raigad district where he will inaugurate the newly-built campus of the National Institute of Securities Management.
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Hundreds resist eviction from Delhi slum as new housing falls short
Hundreds of residents in a New Delhi slum are resisting eviction by city officials and police in the third such protest this month in India’s capital city, as anger mounts over a shortfall in housing for the urban poor, campaigners said. Evictions began this week in Kathputli Colony, home to 3,500 families of street performers and puppeteers, after authorities marked it for development as part of a plan to upgrade the city.
[Narain D Batra] India tries a moonshot
Digital India has been called a moonshot project that draws together the best human and private-public capital to achieve a goal that was previously thought to be impossible: Total transformation of society. Digital India, based on Aadhaar, focuses on three fundamental areas — access to digital infrastructure as a utility, services on demand, and digital empowerment of citizens through access to information.
Here’s why Uddhav Thackeray will be sharing the stage with PM Modi for the first time
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, whose party had boycotted a function involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, will attend the public function in Mumbai on December 24 to be addressed by Modi. The Prime Minister, after laying the foundation stone for two Metro rail projects, elevated rail corridors project, the Mumbai Trans Harbour link and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj memorial off Arabian Sea, will address a public function in suburban Bandra-Kurla Complex .
Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das in race for Sebi chief post
Three senior bureaucrats, including Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das, are believed to be in contention for the post of capital market regulator Sebi chairman after the extended tenure of incumbent U K Sinha ends early next year. The process for choosing the next chief of the Securities and Exchange Board of India started in September and the government has received many applications.
Ravindra Jadeja confident of strong overseas show in 2017
Signing off on a positive note, in what has been an exceptional year for the Indian cricket team, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday promised that they will try to shed the “poor travellers” tag in 2017. “Me and my team want to promise our fans around the world that India will put up a good show overseas in 2017.
Narendra Modi got kickbacks from Sahara and Birla, claims Rahul Gandhi
Mehsana : Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Narendra Modi as Gujarat Chief Minister had taken money from Sahara and Birla groups and demanded an independent inquiry into it, a charge BJP rejected as an attempt to divert attention from the AgustaWestland probe in which the names of Congress leaders and the “family” were coming up. Addressing a rally in Mehsana in the Prime Minister’s home state, he alleged that in the I-T records there are notings of Sahara officials’ claims that they had paid 9 times to Modi between October, 2013 and February, 2014.
Calcutta
Surgeries and other medical procedures are being postponed and preventive health checks cancelled as the ravages of the cash purge tell on even medical necessities.
Bihar
A Class IX student of DAV Public School Walmi Complex had to get medical attention after a schoolteacher allegedly beat him up inside the school on Tuesday. Students of Patna Women’s College today organised pre-Christmas events to spread festive cheer among the transgender and rickshaw-puller communities as part of an outreach… The ongoing strike by employees of the Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation has completely paralysed the state-run corporation’s hotels across the state.
Central Bank officer, four others convicted for fraud
Chennai, Dec 20 : A CBI court here on Tuesday convicted a Branch Manager of the Central Bank of India and four others, who will undergo rigorous imprisonment, the Central Bureau of Investigation said. [NK Tamil Nadu] In a statement, the CBI said R. Krishnadoss, Branch Manager of the Central Bank of India, was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50 lakh for sanctioning loans based on fake property documents to Mars Communications.
England collapse to humiliating defeat vs India
” England lost six wickets for 40 runs in the post-tea session to plunge to a humiliating innings and 75-run loss to India on day five of the fifth test on Tuesday. India has won the five-match series 4-0.
Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan have baby
In this Oct. 16, 2012 file photo, Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan, left, and Kareena Kapoor step out on a balcony to greet waiting fans after getting married in Mumbai, India. The popular Bollywood couple say they have been blessed with a baby boy.
Agni Foundation takes lead in getting Chennai back on feet post Cyclone Vardha1 day ago
Chennai, Dec.19: Post-Cyclone Vardha, Tamil Nadu capital Chennai and other areas of the state are striving hard to get back to normal. Cyclone Vardah left Chennai in ruins.
Akbar meets Czech Foreign Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 : Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar on Monday held a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Lubomir Zaoralek. [NK India] “In the closing weeks of 2016 diplomacy continues in Delhi.
Don’t subject army to political interference: CPI-M
New Delhi, Dec 19 : The CPI-M on Monday criticized the government for bypassing the established convention while naming a new army chief and said the military should not be subject to political interference. [NK India] “The appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff has been done bypassing the established convention of the senior most General assuming the post,” the Communist Party of India-Marxist said.
Lost in Terror: Voices of many women, penned by one
New Delhi, Dec 19 : Kashmir is on the boil; the “Azadi” chant reverberates from every corner; normal life is at a halt. A young, educated, career-oriented woman’s life gets entangled amidst all this.
Pathankot Attack: Chargesheet filed based on
New Delhi, Dec. 19 : National Investigation Agency inspector general Alok Mittal on Monday asserted that the chargesheet filed against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and others JeM commander in the Pathankot attack probe are on the basis of irrefutable, digital, technical, oral and documentary evidences that has been collected through detail scientific investigation. [NK India] “After a very detail through scientific investigation, today we have filed a charge-sheet against t Jaish chief Masood Azhar name, his brother and two handlers Latif and Kashif Jan are there in the special NIA court Mohali.
Cong demands govt. explanation on Army Chief’s appointment
New Delhi, Dec. 19 : In the wake of the ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat as the next Army Chief, the Congress Party on Monday escalated its attack on the government while stating that this move would bring down the morale of the army top brass. [NK India] Congress leader Ashwani Kumar, however, said that the selection of Army Chief is the government’s prerogative.
Madras HC bans unauthorised ‘Sharia’ courts, asks Tamil Nadu Govt. to ensure they don’t function
Chennai, Dec. 19 : The Madras High Court on Monday banned all unauthorised ‘Sharia’ courts functioning from mosque premises in the state of Tamil Nadu. [NK Tamil Nadu] The court has also directed the Tamil Nadu Government not to allow such unauthorised courts and file a report within four weeks making it clear that religious places and other places of worships are meant for religious purposes only.
India not going to be a cashless economy overnight : Bibek Debroy
New Delhi, Dec. 19: Well known economist and NITI Aayog Member Bibek Debroy on Monday said that India is not going to be a cashless economy over night as the use of hard cash is very high presently. [NK India] “India is not going to be a cashless economy as the use of cash in India is very high.
PM awards HAL for national apprenticeship programme
Kanpur, Dec 19 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday awarded HAL with a cheque for playing a constructive role under the Government’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme , a press release said. [NK India] Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited T. Suvarna Raju received the cheque worth Rs 82,19,368 on behalf of his company for playing a constructive role under the NAPS at the ‘Kaushal Mahotsava’ programme organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Leanspoon, Truworth ink deal for corporate wellness services
Hyderabad, Dec 19 : LeanSpoon, a health food startup, and Truworth Wellness, a digital health and wellness company, have partnered to integrate health and wellness requirements for corporate workforce, a statement said on Monday. [NK Andhra Pradesh] LeanSpoon and Truworth Wellness’ The Wellness Corner, a web and mobile engagement platform, will enable users to order healthy and nutritionally-balanced meals that match up to their personal nutrition requirements.
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Young Cricketer Arrested
Schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade, who achieved fame with record breaking unbeaten 1009 runs in a school match, was detained by police for alleged delay in vacating the ground, where he was playing at, for the landing of a VIP chopper. According to an NDTV report , Pranav’s family said he was humiliated and taken to the police station after he failed to wrap up his practice session in time.
CRICKET: Liam’s bouncing after Test debut
LIAM Dawson was thrilled to make his Test debut count despite the shock of being hit on the head by only the second delivery he faced. The all-rounder, from Calne, may have been picked principally for his left-arm spin, as England try to return fire on Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on their tough tour of India, but they were indebted to the Goatacre man’s fine batting after he arrested a first-innings slide which threatened once again to get out of hand.
Tax tribunal rejects Virbhadra Singh’s appeal; HP CM alleges political vendetta
In a setback to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has dismissed the appeal filed by him against the order of the Income Tax department, which had sought fresh assessment of his tax returns related to the financial year of 2009-10 to 2011-12. The veteran Congress leader termed the development as “politically motivated” and said that he would contest the orders and file an appeal in the High Court or in the Supreme court, if the need arose.
Demonetization will meet fate of Congress’ ‘Nasbandi’: Lalu Prasad Yadav
RJD president Lalu Prasad on Saturday said demonetization would meet the fate of ‘Nasbandi’ of the Congress rule and announced protest across Bihar on December 28. During a day-long meeting of RJD MPs, ministers, legislators and office-bearers, Prasad and other leaders of the party highlighted people’s woes following the scrapping of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes. Addressing the RJD leaders, Prasad criticised the move and said, “It will meet the fate of ‘nasbandi’ during the Congress rule in the past.”
Ohio school taps U of Louisville official as new president
The University of Cincinnati on Saturday named as its 30th president: a former longtime professor who’s been serving as acting president at the University of Louisville. The Ohio school’s board of trustees met in special session to approve Neville Pinto to lead the public university of more than 44,300 students.
CRICKET: Calne cricketer Dawson hits half-century on England Test debut against India
LIAM Dawson bagged a piece of English cricket history as his unbeaten half-century underpinned the tourists’ revival on day two of the fifth Test against India. Calne’s Dawson was hit on the helmet by the second ball he faced in his Test career from Ishant Sharma, but went on to display the battling qualities – and sound technique – for which he was chosen here as a spinning all-rounder as he and Adil Rashid shared a much-needed eighth-wicket stand of 108 in a total of 477 all out.
England Test new boy Liam Dawson savours impressive innings in India
England’s Liam Dawson was thrilled to make his Test debut count despite the shock of being hit on the head by only the second delivery he faced. The all-rounder may have been picked principally for his left-arm spin, as England try to return fire on Ravi Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja on their tough tour of India, but they were indebted to his fine batting after he arrested a first-innings slide which threatened once again to get out of hand.
India openers make steady reply after England tail wags
IMAGE: England’s Adil Rashid and Liam Dawson run between wickets on Day 2 of the 5th Test in Chennai on Saturday. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters ngland’s lower-order gave India a taste of their own medicine on a benign Chepauk track racking up a commendable 477 in their first innings on the second day of the fifth and final cricket Test in Chennai.
Fella Homes, a start-up changing face of ready to move-in rental homes
New Delhi, Dec.17 : Gurgaon-based home rental startup Fella Homes which was founded in February 2016, took a major step by acquiring Noida-based rental start-up Lifepad, and has since grown immensely this year. [NK Business] The acquisition occurred in an all-cash-deal and helped them understand the Noida market.
Indian scientists generate electricity from water sans using energy
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : Soon, a device that runs on a few drops of water could revolutionise the way electricity is generated, thanks to a team of scientists at Delhi’s National Physical Laboratory . [NK Technology] Researchers have developed a novel way of producing electricity from water at room temperature without using any power or chemicals.
Celebratory firing leaves a bloody wedding trail in India
In the last 10 days, three people, including a 10-year-old boy, have been killed in ‘celebratory firing’ at weddings in north India. In the past 10 days, three people, including a 10-year-old boy, have been killed in “celebratory firing” at weddings in north India.
India rebuff’s China, says Dalai Lama’s visit wasn’t political
New Delhi, Dec. 16 : After China took strong objection to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama’s sharing dais with President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during a children’s summit, India on Friday rebuffed Beijing’s charges, saying it was a non-political event orgnaised by Nobel Laureates dedicated to the welfare of children. [NK India] “You are aware of India’s consistent position.
Budding designers, here’s where you can make a fashion statement
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : For those wanting to make it big in the fashion world, head to LIVA Protege, a nationwide search that seeks to recognise and reward rising stars. [NK India] This annual, pan-India search for budding couturiers is open to final year fashion designing students.
Election Commission extends ‘Every Indian Vote counts’ deadline till Dec.31
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : In view of increasing participation by respondents to the Election Commission of India’s online creative competition for Overseas Indian Citizens on the topic ‘Every Indian Vote Counts’, the last date for submitting entries has now been extended to December 31. [NK India] The winner of the competition shall get return air tickets for two to India sponsored by national carrier Air India. The Online Survey and Competition for Overseas Indian Citizens developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences , was launched on October 20, 2016.
Rahul Gandhi saying irrelevant things to ensure his relevance in Congress: BJP
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s opinions on demonetisation, the Bharatiya Janata Party has said the Congress vice-president always says irrelevant things in order to stay relevant within the party and Indian politics. [NK India] “As far as the speeches of Rahul Gandhi are concerned, his working in principle nod is to talk irrelevant in order to be relevant within the Congress party and Indian politics.
‘Shameless’ Rahul crossing limits of morality: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, Dec.17 : Chiding Rahul Gandhi for attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi on demonetisation yet again, Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday said the Congress vice president is crossing all limits of morality by speaking in such a shameless fashion. [NK India] “Rahul Gandhi is crossing limits of dignitiy.