CBI not 'allowed' to probe in Maharashtra Rules, row & the reason explained
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued on order withdrawing consent accorded to the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under an act in the state. According to reports, the move implies that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will not have general consent, accorded by the Maharashtra government by an order on February 22, 1989, to exercise its powers and jurisdiction in the state and will have to get the state governments permission to probe any matter.
October 22, 2020
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Reliance Jio now moves into 5G: Qualcomm deal and what it means for India
Qualcomm and Reliance Jio have announced they have aligned efforts on 5G in order to fast-track development and rollout of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India.
The latest progress on the 5G product portfolio neatly dovetails into Jio's overall plans to develop homegrown 5G telecom solutions, as was outlined by Reliance Industries' Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company's annual general meeting in July this year.
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October 21, 2020
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Nitish vs Tejashwi vs Chirag in Bihar: Poll promise, claims & shoe-throwing
Bihar elections: The Chirag Paswan-led LJP has disassociated itself with the NDA in Bihar and has put candidates against JD(U) nominees in many places. Chirag who had initially said he would go all out against the JD(U) only, has pitted nearly half-a-dozen nominees against the BJP too.
While the BJP has called his party vote katua (vote cutter), he has advised them chose theirs words wisely.
Meanwhile, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was attacked with slippers while campaigning for Congress candidate from Kutumba assembly seat in Bihar's Aurangabad district. While one slipper misses him completely, the other landed in his lap, a video clip of the incident shows. The 243-seat Bihar Assembly is set to go to polls in three phases - October 28, November 3 and November 7. The results will be announced on November 10. Watch the video to get a sense of poll preparations of political parties.
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October 21, 2020
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Highest skydive landing to combat readiness: Nothing's impossible for IAF
The Indian Air Force has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises. IAF recently set a new record of the highest skydive landing. Wing Commander Gajanad Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari carried out the exercise at Khardungla Pass in Leh to celebrate the 88th IAF Day on October 8. Khardungla pass is situated at an altitude of 17,982 feet. This video is a tribute to the bravery and achievements of Indian Air Force. Watch it.
October 20, 2020
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Durga takes the form of migrant mother: Kolkata pandal portrays migrants' struggle amid pandemic
A migrant worker mother replaces goddess Durga at this pandal in Kolkata. The pandal, organised by Barisha Club Durga Puja committee in Behala, Kolkata, has come out with a unique theme showcasing migrants struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic. The makers of the pandal share the idea behind this one of its kind approach and what has changed in the last seven months for them.
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October 20, 2020
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Schools reopen, Mumbai Metro resumes operations: Unlock 5.0 key updates
Schools in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reopened on Monday, months after they were closed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. UP government granted permission to open institutes outside containment zones as per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. Following strict Covid-19 protocols, the schools reopened for Class 9 to 12 in parts of Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Lucknow, and Noida. Mumbai Metro too resumed its operations on Monday. The Metro, which suspended its services in March, reopened with caution putting into place a series of measures such as thermal scanners and sanitisers among others to enable commuters to adhere to social distancing protocols.
October 19, 2020
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Thousands turn up for BSF, CISF jobs in J&K: What is it indicating?
Thousands of Kashmiri youth turned up for the written round of the Border Security Force's (BSF) recruitment drive at Humhama in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday which was a continuation of the BSF's policy to reach out to the youth of the Union Territory.
The recruitment drive was part of the several measures taken by the BSF for the betterment of the youth and to provide employment.
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October 18, 2020
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Dussehra, Diwali in pandemic: Idol, effigy makers face new 'Ravana'
The festival of Dussehra is approaching, however, this year the essence of festival has faded due to Covid pandemic. Ravana makers, Idol makers are bearing the brunt financially.
October 18, 2020
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A snapshot of Business Standard's Views of the Week
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October 18, 2020
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How Odisha’s Soyeb Aftab became NEET 2020 topper with 720/720 score
The result of the medical entrance exam NEET was announced on Friday night, with Odisha's Soyeb Aftab bagging the top rank attaining a perfect score and Delhi girl Akansha Singh securing the second rank, according to officials of the National Testing Agency.
Although both Aftab, 18, and Singh, 17, have scored the same marks, the former has been declared the topper and Singh the second rank-holder because the latter is younger to Aftab.
Watch the video to know more
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October 17, 2020
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Roads, bridges & some tough talking: India's intent & infra on China border
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently inaugurated 44 bridges in the country including eight strategic bridges in Ladakh only. In addition to this, the construction of 45 more bridges in Ladakh will be completed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in the next two years. BRO has completed eight bridges in both Kargil and Leh on four strategically important roads close to the Line of Control (LOC) and Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), New Delhi asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.
October 16, 2020
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Stimulus package 2.0: Planning to avail of LTC facility? Some facts you should know about the scheme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced a two-pronged stimulus package to step up capital expenditure and stimulate consumer demand during the coming festival season. But how effective will these steps prove in boosting consumption? Who stands to gain the most? Are the measures indeed the most fiscally prudent in these times?
Let's take a #DeepDivewithAKB to understand.
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October 16, 2020
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Watch: Special show for corona warriors, new normal for cinema halls
Cinemas in several parts of the country opened after almost seven months on Thursday, ushering in a new era of contactless' movie watching in the shadow of a pandemic with alternate seating, 50 per cent capacity and packaged snacks.
While theatres and multiplexes will remain closed in states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh, they opened in several places, including Delhi and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with stringent dos and don'ts in keeping with the new Covid-19 normal.
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October 16, 2020
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The actual cost behind 'no-cost EMI': Popular shopping option decoded
What is zero-cost EMI? While we shop online on Flipkart and Amazon, we come across an option of no-cost EMI. Retailers offer such schemes in festival season, especially on products like mobiles, electronic appliances.
But, does no-cost EMI really mean that there is no interest involved? In this video, we will decode the term and explain in detail about this offer and things you should keep in mind while shopping online.
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October 15, 2020
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Hyderabad reels under rain fury: Roads submerged, houses collapse
Hyderabad is witnessing monsoon fury that inundated roads, flooded houses, toppled and swept away vehicles and left 19 people dead, as unprecedented rains lashed the capital city, besides some other districts in Telangana. The State government declared a holiday for all government offices and private institutions on Wednesday and Thursday, even as people were advised to stay indoors unless it was an emergency.
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October 15, 2020
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Explained: Is Nirmala Sitharaman's'festive stimulus' too little, too late?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a Rs 73,000 crore package, including advance payment of a part of wages to central government employees and cash vouchers in lieu of LTC, to stimulate consumer demand and investment in the economy damaged by the coronavirus pandemic. Government will give its employees income tax-exempt cash vouchers in lieu of their entitled travel allowances this year. Additionally, the government will as a one-time measure give Rs 10,000 salary loan to all its officers and employees as festival advance.
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October 14, 2020
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Investing in stocks: Why learning is new currency in times of Covid-19
A number of people have started to look at 'equity investment' as an additional source of income, with uncertainty over their current jobs and also the availability of spare time with 'work from home' scenario, to explore newer avenues.
Many ed-tech companies have reported a huge surge in uptake of financial and stock market-related courses. In an exclusive interview with Namrata Kohli, Udemy India MD Irwin Anand explains the significance of upskilling and reskilling in times of Covid-19.
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October 14, 2020
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Centre vs states on compensation cess: Arguments, proposals & what's next
The stalemate over compensating states for the shortfall in GST collections continued on Monday with a meeting of the GST Council ending without reaching any consensus. The panel, which is the highest decision-making body on indirect taxes, for the second time in a week, failed to reach a consensus on the Centre's proposal of states borrowing against future GST collections to make up for the shortfall.
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October 14, 2020
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Business Standard: News, Views, Analysis..... Insight out!!
Get all the news headlines, views and Analysis related to the Indian economy, Stock Market, BSE news, NSE new, general latest news.
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October 13, 2020
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A restaurant in Delhi is serving unlimited food at just Re 1
Can you imagine someone offering you a complete thali for just Re 1? Well, visit Delhi's Nangloi's Shyam Rasoi in Bhooto Wali Gali between 11 am to 1 pm and see it for yourself. Not only the poor but people from every walks of life queue up outside Nangloi's Shyam Rasoi between 11 am to 1 pm to eat their lunch for just Re 1.
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October 13, 2020
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