Month: August 2019

Undeclared Emergency more visible now, says Munde

Mumbai, Aug 22: NCP leader Dhananjay Munde on Thursday alleged that an “undeclared Emergency” has become more apparent in the country now with the summoning of MNS chief Raj Thackeray by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering probe. He further alleged that the ED summoned Thackeray, a […]

10 people convicted in murder of Dalit Christian Kevin

Kottayam (Ker), Aug 22: Ten people were on Thursday convicted by a court here in the sensational murder of 23-year-old Dalit Christian Kevin P Joseph in 2018. The Principal Sessions Court observed that the murder of Kevin, involving his wife’s relatives, was a case of honour killing. Those convicted […]

Man kills brother’s wife, commits suicide later

Bhadohi (UP), Aug 22: A 45-year-old man on Thursday committed suicide after allegedly killing the wife of his brother in the Gyanpur area here, police said. The villagers spotted the body of Subhash Chand hanging from a tree, about 300 metres away from his house, in the morning. When […]

Ajay Kumar Bhalla is new home secretary

New Delhi, Aug 22: Ajay Kumar Bhalla, currently serving as an officer on special duty in the home ministry, was appointed as the new Union home secretary on Thursday, an official order said. The Appointments Committee of the cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved Bhalla’s appointment as […]

Vice President decries attempts to internationalize restructuring of Jammu and Kashmir state

Says that India will not accept medication or interference in its internal matters Holds wide-ranging talks with Estonian President and Prime Minister Estonia pledges support to India’s claim for a permanent membership in UNSC Addresses India-Estonia Business Forum and diaspora Vice President concludes the tri-nation tour to Baltic […]

PM’s departure statement ahead of his visit to France, UAE and Bahrain

open view news desk I will be visiting France, UAE and Bahrain during 22-26 August 2019.  My visit to France reflects the strong strategic partnership, which our two countries deeply value, and share. On 22-23 August 2019, I would have bilateral meetings in France, including a summit interaction […]

Dr Ajay Kumar appointed Defence Secretary

Dr Ajay Kumar, a 1985-batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre, has been appointed as Defence Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr Kumar who will replace Shri Sanjay Mitra, a 1982-batch IAS officer of West Bengal […]

CBT Approved Proposal to Recommend Amendment in EPS 1995

open view news desk In a major decision, the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) EPF in a meeting held at Hyderabad on 21 August 2019, approved the proposal to recommend for amendment in Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995 for restoration of commuted value of pension to the Pensioners after 15 years […]

UK’s Johnson to hold Brexit talks with Macron after Merkel offers glimmer of hope

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Paris on Thursday, a day after Berlin offered a glimmer of hope that an agreement could be reached to avoid a chaotic “no deal” Brexit. On the second leg of his first foreign visit since taking office, Johnson will meet his French […]

Brazil’s Bolsonaro blames Amazon fires on NGOs as Twitter erupts

Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil have ignited a firestorm on social media, with President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday suggesting green groups started the blazes. Images of fires purportedly devouring sections of the world’s largest rainforest have gone viral on Twitter. #PrayforAmazonas is the top trending […]

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