Latest News Headlines Tue Jul 31 22:01:56 IST 2018

2. UIDAI advises people to refrain from posting Aadhaar number on internet
3. Honour Killings
4. CSC To Register Ayushman Bharat Beneficiaries
5. Unearthing of Benami Properties worth Rs. 4,300 crore
6. Tax Evasion in Post-GST Regime
7. Banking Regulatory Powers in India
8. Hunger Death
9. Home Delivery of Foodgrains
10. Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane
11. Cess on Sugar
12. Index of Eight Core Industries (Base: 2011-12=100) June, 2018
13. Govt's top priority Services' preparedness: Sitharaman
14. Rajya Sabha proceedings stalled following uproar by Opposition over Assam's draft NRC
15. Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment bill
16. Draft NRC in Assam can't be basis of any coercive action against anyone: SC
17. Finance Commission to visit Jharkhand from tomorrow
18. First 'Nepal-India Think Tank' Summit held in Kathmandu
19. Journey from being an Anganwadi worker to becoming an entrepreneur: Ground Report
20. PMMY helps many establish themselves as entrepreneurs: Ground Report
21. Yamuna crosses danger mark, thousands evacuated
22. Mallya's final hearing in London today; noose tightens around Choksi
23. State govts issued advisories to take count of Rohingyas: Rajnath Singh
24. BJP parliamentary party meet felicitates PM Modi for no-confidence win
25. US eases export controls for high-tech product sales to India
26. PM Modi speaks with Imran Khan, says he hopes democracy will take deeper roots in Pakistan
27. Socializing boosts wellbeing in dementia patients: Study
28. "Faster-charging smartphone batteries in the offing"
29. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna provides homes to poor - Ground Report
30. Sensex sets record again, rises over 150 points; Nifty hits 11,300 mark
31. NRC is impartial and no need to panic, assures Home Minister
32. More than 500 hikers evacuated from Indonesian volcano after quake 
33. Zimbabweans begin voting in first election since Mugabe's removal
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78. Vacancy Circular for filling up of various posts by transfer on deputation basis in the NNRC-CPMU under the IBRD assisted POSHAN Abhiyaan (27 July, 2018)
79. Meeting Notice for opening of Financial Bids regarding outsourcing of Manpower in the Ministry
80. Inviting proposal for engagement of Consultant for 'Women of India Organic Festival 2018, Delhi
81. Coverage of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)/ Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY); Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Anganwadi Karyakarti Bima Yojana (AKBY) and benefits available to them
82. Request For Proposal for Engagement of an Event Manager for Women of India Organic Festival 2018
83. Expression of Interest cum Proposal (RFP) for hiring a consultancy agency for Sustainable Development Goals related to women and children.
84. Recommended Panel of Institutions organisation for imparting training Programmes/workshops under Sexual Harassment of Women at Workshop (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013)
85. Hiring of Consultants in Monitoring & Evaluation (ME) Unit of MWCD
86. Admission in Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Counselling 2018-19
87. Extension of the Last date in Tender for providing Steno/DEO/MTS in MWCD
88. Minutes of "National Consultation on Child Protection" held on 5th June, 2018 at Jacaranda hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
89. Expression of Interest for selection of a consultancy agency for sustainable development goals related to women and children
90. Niti Aayog CEO says unequal growth holding india back. Here`s ... - Sify News
91. Niti Aayog CEO Says Unequal Growth Holding India Back. Here's What He Means - BloombergQuint
92. Vedanta's Q1 net profit up 2% to Rs 1,533 cr
93. Haryana tax collection up by 12 per cent
94. CBI arrests Delhi Police SHO, advocate in bribery
95. JSW begins integration of Aferpi specialised steel plant in Italy
96. Taj matter: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking heritage city tag for Agra
97. Need for relook at payment norms to keep pace with tech changes: Niti Aayog
98. Hathway plans to deleverage books by Rs 500 cr by March 2020
99. Cable TV and broadband service provider Hathway Cable and Datacom today said it is planning to deleverage its books by Rs 500 crore by March 2020.
100. WB Assembly passes motion against NRC final draft
101. The West Bengal Assembly passed today a motion against the final draft of the National Register of Citizens in Assam and adopted an unanimous proposal condemning it.
102. ACB arrests WCD deputy director for misappropriating govt funds meant for Aaganwadis
103. Rajasthan Anti Corruption Bureau today arrested a deputy director of Women and Child Development department for allegedly misappropriating government funds and resorting to various irregularities in distribution of nutrition diet in Aaganwadis in Nagaur district in collusion with contractors involved in the job, an ACB official said.
104. Raj family 'ostracised' for four years on khap panchayat's orders
105. A family of six has claimed that it has been ostracised for the last four years as it failed to heed the decree of the Rager community khap panchayat on the outskirts of Bundi town.
106. Man booked for posting 'offensive' photo of Adityanath on Twitter
107. An FIR was registered against a member of Nagar Panchayat (urban local body) in Deoria district for allegedly posting an objectionable photograph of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Twitter, police said.
108. Quazi prepares fake marriage contract for rape accused, held
109. A qazi was arrested here today for allegedly preparing a fake "Nikahnama" (marriage contract) favouring a rape accused against whom a chargesheet was filed in a local court, police said.
110. Acid attack case: Madras HC rejects accused's contention on IPC penal provisions
111. The Madras High Court today declined to accept the arguments of an accused in a case of acid attack on a woman that her injuries were simple in nature and hence would not attract penal provisions of IPC section 326.
112. Sanitary pad vending machine installed at Delhi school
113. North Delhi Mayor Adesh Gupta today inaugurated a sanitary napkin vending machine at a school in central Delhi and said this would help girls and women in maintaining their health and hygiene, officials said.
114. Seeking funds for infrastructure, NE states to meet BCCI brass tomorrow
115. With only a couple of months left for Ranji Trophy to begin, the representatives of six North Eastern states will meet the BCCI bigwigs tomorrow, seeking release of funds for upgrading the current infrastructure.
116. Rajinikanth visits hospital; enquires about Karuna's health
117. Top Tamil actor Rajinikanth today visited a private hospital here and enquired about the health of DMK president M Karunanidhi, who is under intensive care for the fourth consecutive day.
118. TL govt's state wide eye screening programme from August 15
119. : The Telangana government's eye screening programme Kanti Velugu would be launched on August 15, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said here today.
120. Over 4,000 people booked for Pune violence; police peg losses at Rs 10 cr
121. A day after arson and stone-pelting in parts of Pune over the Maratha reservation issue, the police today booked "4,000 to 5,000 people" and said the violent protests caused loss of property to the tune Rs 10 crore.
122. J&K CPI(M) unit moves SC, supports Article 35A
123. The CPI(M)'s Jammu and Kashmir unit today moved the Supreme Court in support of the Constitution's Article 35A that empowers the state assembly to define 'permanent residents' for bestowing special rights and privileges to them.
124. Shiv Sena leader arrested for assault
125. A local Shiv Sena leader was arrested today in an assault case, police said today.
126. CSCs to register Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries
127. Common Service Centre today inked an agreement with National Health Accounts to implement the health protection programme Ayushman Bharat through its three lakh centres across the country.
128. NHRC seeks report from Andhra over lack of road connectivity and healthcare facilities
129. Indian varsity awards PhD on poet's poetry
130. Man arrested for 'killing' temple priest a year ago: Police
131. A man on the run after murdering a temple priest last year has been arrested, the police said today.
132. Power supply demand in Telangana touches record 10,429 mw
133. The demand for power supply in Telangana touched a record 10,429 MW today and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao congratulated the state power utilities for the way the situation was handled.
134. Exhumation of bodies: SOG to probe case against Setalvad
135. The probe against activist Teesta Setalvad for alleged illegal exhumation of bodies of post-Godhra riot victims has been handed over to the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the city Crime Branch.
136. Cop held for raping teenage girl
137. A 45-year-old sub-inspector was arrested last night for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl in Rewa district over the last several months, police said today.
138. Premium smartphone shipment in India up 19% in Q2, OnePlus leads tally: Counterpoint
139. The premium smartphone segment grew by 19 per cent in the June quarter of 2018 compared to the year-ago period, according to Counterpoint Research.
140. Modi-Amit Shah ilk' distorted NRC process for opportunistic political gains, alleges Cong
141. The Congress today accused the BJP of distorting the process of Assam's NRC for political gains and lashed out at Amit Shah for deliberately giving a "mischievous twist" to the issue by branding any questions on the exercise as support for illegal Bangladesh immigrants.
142. Gujarat dairy unions cut milk procurement price amid rising
143. With a sharp rise in milk production, member dairy unions of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets Amul brand of milk and dairy products, have cut price at which they purchase milk from farmers.
144. Preparations on to conduct general election in April or May: Odisha CEO
145. Odisha Chief Electoral Officer(CEO) Surendra Kumar today said that preparations are on to conduct the general elections in April or May next year.
146. TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare: UIDAI warns people not to share Aadhaar number
147. Days after TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare created a flutter, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today asked people not to share publicly their 12-digit identifier on Internet and social media, or pose such challenges to others.
148. Maratha quota: Two commit suicide, 8 attempt self-immolation
149. The spate of suicides spurred by the Maratha quota agitation rose to six today as a labourer and a student ended their lives, while eight protesters attempted suicide today in Maharashtra, police said.
150. Man drowns while bathing in Yamuna
151. A 23-year-old man is suspected to have drowned while bathing in the Yamuna river, which is flowing above the danger mark, in northeast Delhi today, police said.
152. Constitutional scheme prohibiting exclusion has some value: SC on Sabarimala issue
153. The Supreme Court, hearing a plea seeking the entry of women in the age group of 10-50 into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, today said the constitutional scheme prohibiting exclusion has "some value" in a "vibrant democracy".
154. Opposition BJP, Cong allege propaganda, corruption in CCTV project
155. The BJP and Congress today hit back at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for alleging that the opposition parties were opposing the CCTV project because it would be difficult for them to "distribute booze and money" during elections if cameras were to be installed.
156. PM urges people to participate in rural sanitation survey
157. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to participate in the largest rural sanitation survey, saying their feedback will help create a cleaner India.
158. App, kiosk launched for information on Odisha hospital
159. A mobile application and information kiosk were launched in this western Odisha city today to provide information about availability of services and doctors at the stare run Sambalpur District Headquarter Hospital (DHH) here.
160. TRS, Cong lock horns over issue of irrigation projects
161. The ruling TRS and main opposition Congress in Telangana were today engaged in a war of words over construction of irrigation projects in the state.
162. US puts 1 LeT commander, 2 financial facilitators on list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists
163. The US today designated LeT commander Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil and the Pakistan-based terror group's two financial facilitators - Hameed-ul Hassan and Abdul Jabbar - as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists".
164. IMF uncertain Greece's debt is sustainable in the long term
165. Greece still faces an uphill struggle after the end of its bailout program and it is not clear that its public debt load will be sustainable in the long term, the International Monetary Fund said today.
166. Islamabad HC adjourns hearing in cases against Sharif, Maryam, Safdar
167. A high court in Pakistan today adjourned till August 2 the hearing of appeals filed by jailed former premier Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and son-in-law against their conviction in a corruption case.
168. Root has strong plans in place for 'proven performer' Kohli
169. England captain Joe Root today said his team has strong plans in place for Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who goes into the five-Test series with the baggage of a forgettable tour in 2014.
170. Egyptian poet gets 3 years for insulting security forces
171. A rights lawyer says an Egyptian military court has sentenced a poet to three years in prison for insulting the country's security forces.
172. Vietnam floods kill 3, threaten to submerge parts of Hanoi
173. Seasonal floods have killed three people and threaten to submerge parts of Vietnam's capital, officials said today.
174. Migrant rescue ship Aquarius to resume operations: NGO
175. The French NGO operating the rescue ship Aquarius, which precipitated a European political crisis in June after both Italy and Malta blocked it from docking with 630 migrants aboard, said today it would return to sea.
176. Former HSBC currency trader wins appeal against U.S. extradition
177. Once oil wealthy, Venezuela's largest state struggles to keep the lights on
178. Gold heads for fourth month of losses, worst streak since 2013
179. 15 killed in Jalalabad attack
180. State budgets: Less 'crowding out
181. Getting the best from clients
182. Two steps forward
183. Parle pushes for a status update, looks to get inside the customer's mind
184. Spare the taxpayer
185. IndiGo Q1 net profit plunges 96% to Rs 278 million, more trouble ahead
186. Lab-Grown Meat Could Become a Restaurant Staple
187. This Startup Is Trying To Fix Journalism By Putting It On the Blockchain
188. Google Glass Is Back, And May Have Finally Found A Place It Belongs
189. Trump's Space Force Isn't in Congress' 2019 Spending Bill
190. Trump’s Space Force Isn’t in Congress’ 2019 Spending Bill
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194. #athlete
195. 3 Reasons Why We Might Return to The Moon
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197. Lab grown meat will be served in a European restaurant by the year 2021. When will meat alternatives be as ubiquitous as the real thing?
198. This Week In China Tech: AI Disrupting Insurance Claims, China Opens Airspace For Drones And More
199. Ofo's Former U.S. Leader Ditches Bikes For Scooters To Help Bird Take Flight
200. Business Chat Unicorn Intercom Makes Its Platform Play With New App Store Launch
201. DR Congo Multi-Millionaire Moise Katumbi Seeks To Return Home To Contest Elections
202. Why This 48-Year-Old Woman Is Building Ghana's Biggest Solar Farm
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215. Why The VCs At Reach Capital Are Doubling Down On Education With A New $82 Million Fund
216. The Vatican shows an overdue decisiveness on sexual abuse
217. Taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar really do curb vice
218. Heat is causing problems across the world
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231. TWICE in the past few days, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of senior prelates who were embroiled in abuse scandals. The latest was Australia’s Archbishop Philip Wilson, who had received a criminal conviction for covering up serial abuse by a priest.
232. THERE are three main justifications for imposing a tax on a specific good. One is common to all levies: it raises money for the government. The second, which only applies to a small subset of products, is that its use inflicts costs on third parties that are not factored into its price.
233. A cardinal loses his rank for the first time in nine decades
234. Nonetheless, their economic costs can exceed their benefits
235. Parliament nod sought for Rs 11,698-cr extra expenditure
236. MyHealthcare raises $2mn in Series A funding
237. Sri Lanka bets on Indian visitors to boost tourism
238. Digital payments to be trillion-dollar market by 2023: NITI Aayog
239. BEL net up 43% in Q1
240. Tax collection in Haryana has increased by an average of 12 per cent during the last four years.
241. Diversified natural resources company Vedanta on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,533 crore, up 2 per cent from the corresponding quarter last fiscal.
242. The CBI on Tuesday arrested a Delhi Police Station House Officer (SHO) and a city-based advocate in an alleged Rs 2 lakh bribery case in which they were booked along with realty firm Unitech Ltd, its owner and five other private persons, the agency said.
243. Bangladesh PM opens satellite ground stations
244. US, Japan to begin trade deal talks on August 9
245. The US and Japan will begin negotiations on August 9 to reach a bilateral trade agreement, it was announced here on Tuesday.
246. OnePlus captured 40% of Indian premium smartphone market in Q2
247. Google hires Sony's VR expert Richard Marks
248. Mamata draws flak from Assam leaders over NRC remarks
249. Karunanidhi to have extended stay in the hospital
250. Mallya Ready to settle dues
251. UK to launch first human trials of Alzheimer’s drug
252. Yellow spots in eye could be new biomarker for dementia
253. Opt for right food during monsoon
254. Woman born without vagina gets one made from fish skin
255. Shashi Tharoor named in Sunanda Pushkar death charges
256. BRICS media forum to start in Cape Town
257. Here’s when ‘Dangal’ director will make TV shows
258. Haryana puts sports notification on hold after controversy
259. Dos and don’ts for summer diet
260. Get to the bottom of spy case in Britain: Putin
261. IBC ordinance was not to favour any corporate house: Goyal
262. Ultratech, Grasim deals to help reduce CTIL's debt: Kumar Managalam Birla
263. State Bank of Mauritius readies for India play with local unit
264. Over 15,000 non-compliant firms likely to lose registration in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
265. CHRONICLE IAS ACADEMY
266. Century Textiles and Industries in May this year announced plans to demerge its cement business into Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cemen...
267. SBM Bank India plans to open six new branches to add to its four branches in India and start operations later this year.
268. IIFL Asset Management appoints Anup Maheshwari as joint CEO
269. PowerGrid Q1 profit up 9% YoY at Rs 2,240 crore
270. Need for relook at payments norms to keep pace with tech changes, says Niti Aayog
271. Maheshwari has over 24 years of investment experience and is an alumnus of IIM Lucknow.
272. Total income rose to Rs 8,427.67 crore as against Rs 7,389.83 crore a year ago.
273. After Trai chief's Aadhaar stunt, UIDAI has issued an advisory advising people to refrain from posting the unique number on social media and internet."People are advised to refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on internet and social media and posing challenges to others," UIDAI tweeted a while back.This advisory has come with reference to some news items appearing on social media reporting few people publicly posting their Aadhaar numbers on internet and social media and posing challenges to others. "Such activities are uncalled for and should be refrained as these are not in accordance with the law. Aadhaar is a unique identity which can be authenticated to prove one’s identity for various services, benefits and subsidies," UIDAI added."Also, it is advised that doing Aadhaar authentication through somebody else’s Aadhaar number or using someone else’s Aadhaar number for any purpose may amount to impersonation and thereby a criminal offence under the Aadhaar Act and Indian Penal Code."UIDAI has also warned that any person indulging in such acts or abetting or inciting others to do so "makes themselves liable for prosecution and penal action under the law". Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Chairman R S Sharma had earlier dared hackers to harm him by posting his Aadhaar number on Twitter.While many on Twitter claimed victory over 'leaking' Sharma's personal details post the challenge, the Trai chief asserted through multiple tweets and replies that the challenge had never been about phone numbers and other information but for causing harm using knowledge of his Aadhaar number.
274. Century Textiles and Industries' decision to demerge the cement business into UltraTech Cement and transfer the viscose filament yarn business to Grasim will help it reduce the debt and focus on textiles, pulp and paper and real estate businesses, a top company official said.Century Textiles and Industries (CTIL) in May this year announced plans to demerge its cement business into Aditya Birla group firm UltraTech Cement.The company last year also entered into a deal with Grasim Industries to manage and operate its viscose filament yarn (VFY) business for a period of 15 years. The agreement would provide Grasim the right to use the relevant assets of CTIL, however, the ownership of assets to remain with CTIL.Grasim would be paying Rs 600 crore royalty and a refundable security deposit of Rs 200 crore, to be done through internal accruals."This will help the company in reducing its debt," CTIL vice chairman Kumar Managalam Birla told shareholders at the annual general meeting today.The company's debt is estimated at around Rs 4,100 crore at present.Currently, CTIL has exposure to the cement, textiles, pulp and paper and real estate businesses.Its VFY plant is located at Shahad, Thane, having a capacity of 25,000 tonne, which includes 19,000 tonne of VFY and 6,000 tonne in rayon tyre yarn."CTIL has also decided to demerge 13.4 million tonne cement capacity to UltraTech Cement which will enable transfer of debt of around Rs 3,000 crore," Birla said, adding UltraTech is in a growth phase and the acquisition will give the company ready capacities in growing markets.Shareholders of CTIL will receive one share of UltraTech for every eight shares held."This transaction will help the firm in deleveraging balance sheet and creating an opportunity for its growth in the remaining businesses especially in unlocking the value in the real estate portfolio," he said.Currently the company has around 30 acre in Worli area in the city, besides around 100 acres in Kalyan.It also has land parcel in Pune, which will be developed at a later stage, the company said.The company yesterday reported a net profit of Rs 162.66 crore for the three months to June, against Rs 120.24 crore in the year-ago period.
275. MUMBAI: The State Bank of Mauritius (SBM) is awaiting the final go-ahead from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to merge its existing operations with the newly registered local SBM Bank (India) Ltd as it seeks to become the first foreign bank to incorporate a local subsidiary in the country.SBM Bank India plans to open six new branches to add to its four branches in India and start operations later this year. “We missed the shift from baby steps to giant strides between 1991 and 2016. India is now preparing to leapfrog from a giant stride and we do not want to miss this opportunity. Our growth has to come from outside Mauritius,” said Moses Harding John, CEO India and East Africa at SBM Holdings, the holding company for the India subsidiary.SBM is the second largest bank in Mauritius, which has a GDP of just about $13.34 billion and a growth rate of around 4% in an economy that does not leave much room for the lender to expand.“India is linked to Mauritius through an umbilical cord because 90% of the Mauritian population is of Indian origin. Our Indian subsidiary will complement our African units and help us to build scale and business,” said John.Earlier this year SBM concluded its purchase of Chase Bank in Kenya, which together with its Madagascar and Indian subsidiaries makes up the three banking arms for the bank outside its home market.The bank will have an 11-member local board in India including John, India CEO Siby Sebastian and former SBI executives Sudha Ravi and Sanjay Bhattacharyya. Five members will be from the parent company, in addition to two Indian members who are yet to receive the final approval from RBI.“The controls will be within India, which means we will have flexibility for all decisions including hiring. Local control will mean business will gain speed and will reflect in the enterprise value for the bank, like we are seeing in some Indian private sector banks,” said John.Mauritius is the biggest source for foreign portfolio investors (FPI) investing in India and John expects to take advantage of that link as well. “We can service FPI clients both from Mauritius and India. Initially we will look to service mid-market clients in India together with retail and business banking. We can also tap dollar liquidity from our subsidiaries abroad. We are in readiness to start operations in September and we do not think it should take more than three months for a final RBI nod,” said John.
276. After threats from Hindutva outfits, controversial novel Meesha published by DC Books
277. After threats from Hindutva outfits, controversial novel Meesha published by DC Books
278. Ravi Deecee, CEO of DC Books, confirmed the move, affirming that the publisher always stood with its readers and its writers.
279. In Kerala’s Kannur, King Cobra conservation has the backing of people
280. Twelve more die in UP rains, toll rises to 92; more rains likely tomorrow
281. REET result 2018 declared, available at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in
282. Highlights: CBSE UGC NET July result 2018 declared at cbsenet.nic.in
283. Don't make your Aadhaar number public, urges UIDAI while warning of consequences
284. Rajnath assures 'transparency' in updation of NRC list as Mamata warns of civil war
285. First death sentence awarded in Manipur since state's independence
286. Mamata Banerjee warns of ‘bloodbath, civil war’, Maya says NRC draft â€˜anarth’
287. Asian Games 2018: Pakistan hockey team’s participation in jeopardy
288. கருணாநிதியின் உடல்நலன் குறித்து விசாரிக்க ராகுல், ரஜினிகாந்த் மருத்துவமனை வருகை
289. Kelly to stay on as White House chief of staff through 2020 - WSJ
290. Punjab drug-PMLA case: ED attaches assets worth 1 08 crore
291. Shiv Sena demands Dadasaheb Phalke award for actress Sulochana
292. 260 rice mills with drier to be established in Bihar
293. Reservation to Marathas stand legal scrutiny: Fadnavis
294. Rajinikanth visit Karuna at hospital, enquires about health condition
295. NIA conducts search at MLA’s residence in Arms missing case in Manipur
296. Pak violates ceasefire on LoC, jawan injured, Army Commander reviews security in Doda
297. State-owned Indian Oil on Tuesday announced hike in price of subsidised cooking gas cylinders by Rs 1.76 per cylinder.
298. India's envoy to Ireland Vijay Thakur Singh to be new Secy East in MEA
299. New Delhi,July 31
300. The government on Tuesday appointed Ms Vijay Thakur Singh, India's envoy to Ireland, as the new Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs.
301. Special NIA court frames charges in Nagpada ISIS case
302. Price of subsidised cooking gas hiked by Rs 1 76 per cylinder
303. NEW DELHI, JULY 31
304. Advisor to Jammu & Kashmir Governor K. Vijay Kumar calling on the Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, in New Delhi on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-146U
305. KOLKATA, JULY 31
306. Ajay Mhamia, Deputy Director (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Government of India, Kolkata addressing at a day-long seminar on ‘Media and Disability’ organized by National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NILD), in Kolkata on Tuesday. UNI PHOTO-145U
307. AHMEDABAD, JULY 31
308. Congress workers protest against rape cases in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-144U
309. Congress workers protest against rape cases in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-143U
310. Congress workers protest against rape cases in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-142U
311. Price of subsidised cooking gas hiked by Rs 1.76 per cylinder
312. SC rejects review petition in judge Loya death case
313. New Delhi, July 31 (UNI) Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the review petition filed by Bombay Lawyer's Association (BLA) seeking a review of the Apex Court's earlier verdict, on Judge BH Loya death case.