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Not Practical To Allow Conjugal Visits In Jails, Delhi High Court Told

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2019

Prison authorities have told the Delhi High Court that it is not practical to permit conjugal visits for prisoners as rules do not provide for such facility and there is limited infrastructure available.

Airtel, Vodafone Idea Seek Review Of Top Court Order On Government Dues

Business | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited By Abhishek Vasudev | Friday November 22, 2019

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Tata Teleservices on Friday filed a petition in the Supreme Court for reviewing its order passed last month which held that adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for telecom companies should include all non-core activities. In its order dated October 24, the Supreme Court had ruled in favour of the telecom department's claim...

Electoral Bond Scheme Allows "Institutionalised Corruption": Kapil Sibal

India News | ANI | Friday November 22, 2019

Congress leader Kapil Sibal today attacked the ruling BJP and said they have institutionalised corruption by facilitating political funding through electoral bonds.

Conduct Manipur Civil Services Examination Afresh: Supreme Court

Jobs | ANI | Friday November 22, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an order passed by the Manipur High Court which had quashed Manipur civil services examination conducted by Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) in 2016 and allowed it to be conducted afresh.

Lexus UX 300e Is The Company's First Electric Car

Ameya Naik | Friday November 22, 2019

As the first production model under the Lexus Electrified banner, the all-electric UX 300e comes with a high-output motor. There are also high-capacity batteries, located directly beneath the cabin floor, secure a low centre of gravity and allow a driving range of around 402 km.

Top Court Seeks Centre's Reply Over Use Of Aadhaar Data By Private Firms

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2019

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the centre on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the amendments made in the law allowing private entities to use the Aadhaar data for voluntary authentication of customers.

Driver's Licence Suspended For Letting Wayanad College Girls Shift Gears

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 22, 2019

A tourist bus driver, who allowed some college girls to shift gears of his running vehicle, has landed in trouble with the state Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) suspending his licence for six months.

Salary Of Mizoram MLAs Hiked By 130.77%: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

The Mizoram Assembly on Thursday passed amendment bills by which the salaries and allowances of the chief minister, speaker, deputy speaker, MLAs, ministers and leader of opposition will go up.

Government Gives Telecom Firms Option To Defer Spectrum Payments: 10 Things To Know

Business | Written by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Thursday November 21, 2019

The government on Wednesday cleared a proposal to give telecom operators the option to defer payment of spectrum-related installments for next two financial years. In an official statement, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs said the move was aimed at easing the cash outflow of the telecom service providers facing financial stress. Companies...

Probe Agency To Quiz P Chidambaram In Tihar On November 22, 23

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 21, 2019

A Delhi court allowed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today to interrogate former finance minister P Chidambaram in Tihar jail on November 22 and 23 in the INX Media money laundering case.

Government Grants Telcos Relief by Deferring Spectrum Payments

Reuters | Thursday November 21, 2019

India on Wednesday allowed telecom operators to defer payments due for airwaves bought via auction until the end of March 2022, giving some respite to firms after a court ruled they must pay overdue levies and interest of nearly $13 billion.

Registered Factories Can Employ Women In Night Shifts: Karnataka

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2019

The Karnataka government today issued a notification allowing women to work in night shifts (7 pm to 6 am) in all factories registered under the factories act.

SpiceJet Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With Gulf Air To Expand Reach

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 20, 2019

In aviation parlance, a codeshare allows two airlines to sell seats on each others' flights to provide passengers with a wider choice of destinations.

Will Not Allow NRC In West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 20, 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today challenged the Centre on the contentious NRC issue and iterated that she will never allow the exercise in the state.

Saudi Aramco IPO Will Bring Investments, Jobs: Saudi King

Business | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday November 20, 2019

The IPO "will allow investors inside and outside the kingdom to contribute to this leading company," Saudi Arabia's King Salman said.