Day: January 20, 2020

Navy Chief visits R-Day NCC camp

8:53 pm January 20, 2020

New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Monday visited the NCC Republic Day camp and appreciated the contribution of cadets in nation building. The Chief of the Naval Staff inspected the ‘Guard of Honour’ as well as the flag area prepared by the cadets, an official statement said. Singh also visited the National Cadet […]

Essential documents burnt in DTC office fire; BJP alleges foul play

8:53 pm January 20, 2020

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday smelt a “conspiracy” behind the DTC office fire in which essential documents were destroyed, with its city unity chief Manoj Tiwari alleging it could be an attempt by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to hide his “failures”. Officials said essential documents, furniture and electronic equipment were gutted in the fire […]

No explanation can satisfy me, says Kerala Governor

8:49 pm January 20, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said on Monday that he was not satisfied with the explanation given by the chief secretary on the Left government moving the Supreme Court against the Citizenship law without informing him. “No explanation can satisfy me”, the Governor told reporters here this evening. “My view, approval is needed. They […]

Kejriwal delayed by roadshow, postpones nomination filing to Tuesday

8:47 pm January 20, 2020

New Delhi: Hundreds of AAP supporters on Monday gathered in Central Delhi to take part in Arvind Kejriwal’s mega roadshow which was to be followed by him filing his nomination but was postponed till Tuesday owing to the delay in the rally. “I love you”, a visibly moved Kejriwal called out to his supporters as […]

Rupee settles 3 paise down at 71.11 against US dollar

8:40 pm January 20, 2020

Mumbai: The rupee slipped 3 paise to close at 71.11 against the US dollar on Monday, tracking a steady rise in crude oil prices and weakness in domestic equities. Forex traders said the drop in the rupee was largely due to a spurt in crude oil prices following rising tensions in the Middle East and […]