Month: September 2019

Thousands detained in Indian Kashmir crackdown, official data reveals

SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI – Authorities in Indian Kashmir have arrested nearly 4,000 people since the scrapping of its special status last month, government data shows, the most clear evidence yet of the scale of one of the disputed region’s biggest crackdowns. Muslim-majority Kashmir, claimed by both India and Pakistan, […]

India sets up fund to complete stalled housing projects

NEW DELHI – India on Saturday announced a series of measures to revive the housing sector and boost exports as the government tries to kick-start an economy hit by a lending crisis and a slowdown in demand. A fund worth 100 billion rupees ($1.41 billion) will be available […]

Indian’s top trader body seeks ban on Amazon, Flipkart’s festive season sale

MUMBAI – A leading Indian trader body asked the government on Friday to ban upcoming festive sales on Amazon’s local unit and its rival Flipkart, saying their deep discounts violate the country’s foreign investment rules for online retail. The two e-commerce firms typically hold annual festive season sales […]

Houthi drones hit two Aramco plants, Saudis say fires contained

RIYADH – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Saturday attacked two Saudi Aramco plants, including the world’s biggest oil processing facility, sparking fires in the latest flare up of violence in the Gulf. Saudi Arabia said it had brought the blazes under control, without specifying whether oil production or […]

Hong Kong police move in to break up shopping mall protest clashes

HONG KONG – Hong Kong police moved in to break up scuffles on Sunday between pro-China protesters and those denouncing perceived Chinese meddling, in an around a shopping mall at the start of demonstrations across the city after months of unrest. The pro-China demonstrators chanted “Support the police” […]

AFRO Completes 80 Years

open view news desk Today, Air Force Record Office (AFRO) celebrated 80th anniversary of  it’s formation with ceremonial fervour at Subroto Park, New Delhi. Senior serving and retired officers were present to celebrate the event. The Air Officer Commanding AFRO, Air Commodore AR Shendye VM delivered a performance […]

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman’s Presentation on Measures to Boost Economic Growth

open view news desk  Link of Final Presentation 14.09.2019 FM’s Conference Sep 14

Remarks by the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the Occasion of Unveiling of the Bust of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland

open view news desk  thank you for your warm and traditional welcome. I am honoured to unveil the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Villeneuve. This year we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of Our Nation. I thank the Commune of Villeneuve for giving us the opportunity […]

Amend Constitution to ensure use of Indian languages in SC, high courts: Paswan

New Delhi, Sep 14: Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday pitched for all-round promotion of Hindi, saying the Constitution should be amended to ensure the use of Indian languages in the Supreme Court and all high courts of the country. Speaking to reporters, the Lok Janshakti Party leader […]

IJU seeks to intervene in Anuradha Bhasin case, moves SC

New Delhi, Sep 14: The Indian Journalists Union (IJU) has sought to intervene in the petition filed in the Supreme Court by Kashmir Times Executive Editor Anuradha Bhasin seeking removal of restrictions imposed on working of the media after scrapping Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. IJU Secretary General Sabina […]

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