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Press Trust of India (PTI)

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Om Birla Elected Speaker of Lok Sabha for Second Time

NEW DELHI: NDA nominee Om Birla was elected as the Lok Sabha speaker on Wednesday after a motion moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Petition Challenging College Hijab Ban Dismissed by High Court

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused to interfere in a decision taken by a city-based college to impose a ban on hijab,...

Owaisi Hails Palestine, Faces Backlash in Parliament

NEW DELHI: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi Tuesday hailed a conflict-hit West Asian country after taking oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha,...
A file pic of army personnel in action during a search operation in Shopian. Caveman in Folklore - Diary - Conflict - Issue 04 - Vol 10 - kashmir Life

Search operation in JK’s Reasi After Suspicious Movement

SRINAGAR: A search operation is underway in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district following suspicious movement of armed persons, officials said...

Authorities Ban High Court Bar Association Polls in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Hours after former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom's arrest, authorities on Tuesday banned the polls to the...

Chinar Corps Commander Visits Troops Near LoC in JK’s Uri Sector

SRINAGAR: Army's strategic Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Tuesday visited the troops deployed near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri...

LG Sinha Reviews Amarnath Yatra Security

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday reviewed the security and other arrangements for the Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin...

Assess High-Density Counter Operation Plans: JK DGP To Officers

SRINAGAR: Kashmir Police chief V K Birdi has directed security forces to ensure comprehensive security coverage and timely response of potential threats during the...

We Let Down All Our Fans, Bangladesh Skipper Apologises on Behalf of Team

KINGSTOWN: Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has apologised to the cricket-loving fans of his nation for their shambolic performance in the T20 World Cup...

ED Gets Seven-Day Remand of ‘Kingpin’ in 2022 JKSSB SI Paper Leak Case

JAMMU: A special court here Tuesday remanded the alleged kingpin of the 2022 JKSSB sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case to seven-day Enforcement Directorate...

16 Kg Poppy Recovered from Car in JK’s Udhampur, Two Held

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested two alleged drug peddlers in Udhampur district and recovered 16 kg poppy from them, officials said. The...

NC Leader Sameer Kaul Alleges Manhandling by Policemen in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) leader Dr Sameer Kaul on Tuesday alleged that he was manhandled by traffic policemen here, following which he lodged a...

Jammu Base Camp Gets Three-Tier Security Ahead of Annual Amarnath Yatra

JAMMU: A three-tier security system has been put in place in and around for the Amarnath base camp in Jammu under the charge of...

Helicopter Service From Jammu to Vaishno Devi Shrine Begins

JAMMU: The direct helicopter service from Jammu to the Mata Vaishno Devi temple began on Tuesday, facilitating pilgrims who wish to perform 'darshan' at...
"A proposed blanket tax rate of 28% on goods and services could severely hamper the booming gaming and gambling sector in India. This rate hike on Goods and Services Tax (GST) would be applicable to all types of online gaming. Currently, the GST is 18%, and an increase to 28% is believed to make it unviable for many companies to conduct business in India."

It’s Birla vs Suresh for Lok Sabha Speaker post

NEW DELHI: BJP's Om Birla will fight it out with Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post after efforts to...