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 "Security personnel during the encounter in Shopian district")
Security personnel during the encounter in Shopian district
Housing ministry advises states to reduce stamp duty on property transactions
Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra on Friday hailed the Maharashtra government's decision to reduce stamp duty on registration of properties and advised other states to do the same to boost demand in the real estate sector.
Addressing a webinar organised by industry body PHDCCI, he assured the industry that the ministry would examine its various demands, including one regarding need for a change in income tax law to enable builders reduce their selling prices of apartments.
CM Yediyurappa today held a high-level meeting on the pending issues of Karnataka's Mines and Land Sciences Dept
BPR&D played vital role in strengthening India's internal security: Amit Shah
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR & D) has played an important role in strengthening India's internal security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, while congratulating the organisation on its Golden Jubilee Anniversary on Friday.
"Greetings to the Bureau of Police Research and Development on its Golden Jubilee Anniversary. The BPR & D has played a vital role in strengthening India's internal security through research and development. I salute BPR & D's continuous quest for a robust and modern police system in the country," Shah tweeted.
NEET, JEE exams: Ministers of 6 opposition-ruled states move SC, seek review of order
Ministers of six opposition-ruled states moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking review of its order permitting the Centre to conduct NEET and JEE entrance exams this year amid the persisting COVID-19 pandemic.
The review plea has been filed by ministers from West Bengal (Moloy Ghatak), Jharkhand (Rameshwar Oraon), Rajasthan (Raghu Sharma), Chhattisgarh (Amarjeet Bhagat), Punjab (B S Sidhu) and Maharashtra (Uday Ravindra Sawant).
The plea, filed through advocate Sunil Fernandes, said the apex court order fails to satisfy safety and security concerns of students appearing for the exams.
CPI(M) targets govt over 'Act of God' remark on GST revenue shortfall
The CPI(M) on Friday hit out at the government over the shortfall in GST revenues and claimed it was "blaming the heavens" after its "cronyism, incompetence and callousness" destroyed the economy.
The Centre on Thursday placed before the GST Council two options for borrowing by states to meet the shortfall in GST revenues pegged at Rs 2.35 lakh crore in the current fiscal.
Kerala Police cane-charged Youth Congress workers who were staging a protest demanding CM resignation
Hemant Soren writes to Centre to postpone JEE, NEET exams
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank to postpone the IIT-JEE and NEET examinations.
"Both these competitive examinations are extremely critical in the career of a student as the success or otherwise in these examinations would decide the course of their future life. Every examinee would thus try to put his best foot forward and, therefore, it is extremely essential to ensure that they take these examinations in an environment of health safety and mental peace," said the letter.
CII launches Artificial Intelligence Forum chaired by IBM's Sandip Patel
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday said it has established a new forum on artificial intelligence chaired by IBM's India/South Asia Managing Director Sandip Patel.
The forum prioritises artificial intelligence (AI) as a driver of economic and business revival.
The CII AI Forum will focus on building a strong AI ecosystem in India by building awareness at scale and enhancing capabilities by skilling/reskilling workforce for the future, CII said.
Govt will work tirelessly to ensure efficient norms for MSMEs, startups: Kant
Thegovernment will continue to work tirelessly to ensure efficient and effective norms forMSMEs, businesses,startupsand entrepreneurs and make India one of the easiest countries to invest and create wealth, NitiAayogCEOAmitabhKant said on Friday.
Kant further said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Ease of Living for citizens of India will be the government's focus.
DGCA permits airlines to serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights
India can be business hub to achieve Sustainable Development Goal: UN chief
India can be the business hub to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring affordable and clean energy for all, UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Friday, expressing confidence that the Indian government's decision to raise its target of renewable energy capacity will attract more international investors.
The Secretary-General underlined that like all countries, India is at a crossroad and yet despite the significant challenges the country faces in bringing shared prosperity to its population, it has in many ways embraced clean technology and a sustainable energy future.
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First Published: Aug 28 2020 | 6:46 AM IST
