Tag: EC
Loan Waiver For Farmers To Worsen UP's Economic Mess?
Having waived the loans of marginal and small farmers -- as promised in the run-up to the assembly polls -- the Uttar Pradesh government may well find itself carrying an unprecedented financial burden in the days to come.....
PM Greets Nation On World Health Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wished World Health Day to the countrymen and prayed for their "wonderful health".....
"Mirza Juuliet" is Romeo Juliet in a rustic avatar, as it is set in Uttar Pradesh. A feisty girl, Julie is the pampered youngest sister of three brothers -- Dhanraaj (Priyanshu Chatterjee), Bheem and Nakul and can get away with any kind of mischief. ....
Data-friendly 'Twitter Lite' Launched In India
Twitter on Thursday introduced fast, data-friendly 'Twitter Lite' in India with Vodafone as its first global launch partner.....
Want 'Pink' To Reach Larger Audience: Sircar After National Award
Shoojit Sircar, whose production "Pink" was named the Best Film on Social Issues as the 64th National Film Awards were announced on Friday, says he dedicates the honour to taking the film and its message to a larger audience. ....
Priyanka Chopra's 'Ventilator' Bags 3 National Awards
Actress Priyanka Chopra's maiden Marathi production "Ventilator" won in three categories, including Best Director, at the 64th National Film Awards, it was announced here on Friday.....
BJP, Congress Woo Voters In Rajasthan Bye-election
BJP and Congress leaders and supporters on Friday continued to campaign vigorously in a last-ditch effort to woo over 1.92 lakh voters for the Dholpur assembly bye-election to be held on Sunday.....
Cows On Road? Indian Engineers Develop Alert System For Drivers
Indian engineers have developed a real-time automatic obstacle detection and alert system to help cars avoid colliding with cows on the road, a common sight in this part of the world.....
Rs 141.13 Cr Seized In New Rs 500, Rs 2,000 Notes: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said that Rs 141.13 crore worth of new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes have been seized by government agencies. ....
Islamic State Kills 140 Fleeing Civilians In Mosul
Hundreds of civilians trying to escape from the embattled Iraqi city of Mosul were killed by the Islamic State earlier this week, with bodies being hung from electrical poles across the city, according to a report from the region on Friday.....
