US judge blocks Donald Trump's H-1B visa ban

A federal judge has blocked the enforcement of the H-1B visa ban issued by US President Donald Trump in June this year, saying the President exceeded his constitutional authority. The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed, the National Association of manufacturers said.

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Teen asks SC to nix bail of ‘rapist’ dad

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Dalit watchdogs headless, lack bite

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has been headless for over four months. The term of the chairman and four members expired in the last week of May, after which the Modi government has not appointed the replacements.

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Gandhi Jayanti 2020: Images, Wishes & more

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2 to honour the legendary leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He was an eminent figure without whom, India would still have been oppressed under the British rule.

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सुबह-सुबह राहुल गांधी का मैसेज- किसी के आगे नहीं झुकूंगा; मंत्री का ऐलान- हरियाणा में घुसने नहीं दूंगा

पूर्व कांग्रेस चीफ ने शुक्रवार (2 अक्टूबर) को महात्मा गांधी की जयंती पर सुबह-सुबह यह बात ट्वीट के जरिए कही।

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PM Economic Council से लेकर Niti Aayog तक एक्सपर्ट्स में बढ़ी बेचैनी! ये है वजह

बताया गया है कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने जून के अंत से लेकर जुलाई की शुरुआत तक 10 दिनों में कम से कम चार बैठकों में हिस्सा लिया, इसमें उनके सामने सरकारी खर्चों और राहत पैकेज के प्रेजेंटेशन रखे गए।

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भाजपा-अकाली गठबंधन टूटने के बाद भी दिल्ली में इस्तीफे पर संशय बरकरार

उत्तरी निगम में जीटीबी नगर से पार्षद के राजा इकबाल सिंह, राजेंद्र नगर से पार्षद परमजीत सिंह राणा, दक्षिणी निगम में कालकाजी से पार्षद मनप्रीत कौर कालका, पूर्वी दिल्ली में गुरजीत कौर व दक्षिणी निगम में अमरजीत सिंह पप्पू पार्षद हैं।

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India, China working on 7th round of LAC talks

Following the diplomatic talks this week on the LAC stand-off, the government on Thursday reiterated that the two sides are now working to schedule the next (7th) round of the senior commanders’ meeting. The meeting is important for India and China to work towards early and complete disengagement of troops along the LAC, as the government said, in accordance with the existing bilateral agreement and protocols.

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India recognises gender equality: Smriti Irani

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3 soldiers killed in Pakistan firing along LoC

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Curbs on defence spending eased due to LAC row

The ongoing military confrontation with China along the line of actual control has prompted the government to ease spending restrictions on defence while keeping tabs on expenditure on non-essential services. The expenditure control guidelines for the third quarter of the financial year issued by the finance ministry on September 28 has also provided relaxation for the fertiliser ministry as well ahead of the sowing season.

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States asked to plan outreach of Covid vaccine

With Covid-19 vaccine development process progressing at a fast pace globally, the Centre has asked all states and UTs to formulate a robust plan to ensure adequate storage capacity for vaccines and maintenance of cold chain. The idea is to ensure that once the vaccine is approved for use, it reaches the masses even in remote areas of the country.

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Make full refund of air tickets: SC to airlines

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered domestic airlines operating flights within and outside India to refund passengers the cost of tickets of flights cancelled between March 25-May 24 without any cancellation charges. It said the condition of full refund within three weeks would also apply to foreign carriers if the booking was made within India.

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Amit Shah set to visit poll-bound Bengal

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Cong drafts model Act to override new farm laws

Stepping up the pressure on ruling BJP over controversial farm laws, Congress has drafted a model Act to be adopted by states where it is in office to overrule the central legislations. The model bill will be circulated to states ruled by Congress and will also be offered to other non-BJP states.

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