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Saradha Scam: Rajeev Kumar Ignores CBI Summon For The 3rd Time This Week

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Senior police officer Rajeev Kumar failed to turn up at the Kolkata CBI office yet again today, a day after the agency issued a fresh notice, asking him to appear before it in connection with the probe into Saradha chit fund scam, sources said.

Centre Must Desist From Corporatisation Of Railway Units: Veerappa Moily

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily today hit out at the government over the proposed "corporatisation" of railway units, saying such a move would be "ill-advised" as they have been performing well.

Indian Markets To Become "Much More Exciting" After Tax Cut: Amit Shah

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Narendra Modi government was committed in making India a big manufacturing hub and the slashing of corporate tax rates would make the country's markets "much more exciting" for potential investors.

Madhya Pradesh Seeks Rs 11,906-Crore Flood Relief Package From Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Madhya Pradesh suffered a loss of Rs 11,906 crore during the recent floods, state government officials have told a visiting central team and sought immediate financial aid for relief and rehabilitation work.

CBI Allowed To Probe Christian Michel In Tihar Jail In Chopper Scam Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

A Delhi court on Friday allowed the CBI to interrogate Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper scam, in Tihar Central Jail where he is lodged.

Sai Praneeth Loses To Anthony Ginting In Quarterfinals Of China Open, India's Campaign Over

Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Sai Praneeth lost 21-16, 6-21, 16-21 to World No.9 Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in the quarterfinals of the China Open.

Declare Public Holiday For Hari Singh's Birth Anniversary: Karan Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Senior Congress leader Karan Singh on Friday urged Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik to declare his father Hari Singh's birth anniversary next week as a public holiday, asserting that it was due to the state's former ruler that it became a part of India.

Kerala Priest Charged Under POCSO Act For Allegedly Molesting Minors

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

A 70-year old Catholic priest allegedly molested three minor girls when they visited him to seek blessings at his church office in Chendamangalam in Ernakulam district last month, the police said on Friday.

BJP-JDU Alliance Will Win Over 200 Seats In Bihar Election: Nitish Kumar

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today predicted a landslide victory for the NDA in the assembly polls due next year, and asserted that those trying to create a rift between his party Janata Dal United or JD(U) and alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP will be in trouble.

"Will Boost Make In India": Nirmala Sitharaman On Corporate Tax Cut

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

The government today reduced the income tax rate for companies by almost 10 percentage points to 25.17 per cent and offered a lower rate of 17.01 per cent for new manufacturing firms to boost economic growth from a six-year low.

Pak Knows Our Capability, Thought Our Leadership Won't Act: IAF Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Pakistan always underestimated India's national leadership and they did the same during the Balakot air strikes, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa said on Friday.

Wrong To Say India On 5% Growth Trajectory: PM's Economic Advisory Council

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

Bibek Debroy said GST collection has been revenue negative so far instead of being revenue neutral.

Major Fire At Haldia Petrochemical's Unit In Bengal Injures 15: Police

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

A major fire broke out at the naphtha cracker unit of the Haldia Petrochemicals Limited in West Bengal today injuring 15 people, a senior police official said.

Supreme Court To Hear Ayodhya Case For An Extra Hour Daily From Monday

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

The Supreme Court today decided to hear the Ram Janmabhoomi Babri Masjid Ayodhya land dispute case for an extra hour everyday starting Monday to conclude the hearing before the October 18 - the deadline fixed by it.

25 Government Schools In Srinagar To Be Developed On Modern Lines: Official

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday September 20, 2019

The administration has identified 25 government-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir summer capital Srinagar to equip them with modern infrastructure and facilities to improve their learning outcome.