Day: September 21, 2020

Retired navy man shot dead in west Delhi

1:20 pm September 21, 2020

New Delhi: A 55-year-old retired navy personnel was shot dead allegedly by a man during a scuffle in west Delhi’s Dwarka area, police said on Monday. The incident took place in the Sector 23 area of Dwarka Sunday night, they said. The victim has been identified Balraj Deshwal, a retired navy personnel, police said. The […]

Over 1 lakh vacancies in CAPFs: Govt

1:18 pm September 21, 2020

New Delhi: Over one lakh posts are lying vacant in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) like the BSF and the CRPF and the vacancies have occurred mostly due to retirement, resignation and deaths, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the BSF has the highest number […]

RS Chairman rejects notice for no-confidence motion against Harivansh, suspends 8 MPs

1:11 pm September 21, 2020

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended eight members, including TMC leader Derek O’Brien, a day after the House witnessed unprecedented unruly scenes by protesting opposition members during the passage of farm bills. Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu also rejected a notice for no confidence motion against deputy chairman Harivansh on the grounds that proper procedure […]

Oppn plans march to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with suspended RS MPs

Bill to amend Factoring Regulation Act in LS on Monday

1:07 pm September 21, 2020

New Delhi: Lok Sabha will on Monday take up a bill to amend the Factoring Regulation Act that seeks to help micro, small and medium enterprises by providing additional avenues for getting credit facility. The Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the lower house on September 14. The Factoring Regulation Act, 2011 was enacted […]

Zendaya makes Emmys history as youngest drama-actress winner

1:03 pm September 21, 2020

Los Angeles: Actor Zendaya created history at the 72nd Emmy Awards by becoming the youngest winner of the best lead actress in a drama trophy for her unsettling performance in HBO series “Euphoria . The 24-year-old actor’s win over seasoned performers Olivia Colman ( The Crown ), Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Laura Linney ( […]