We can’t ban criminals in politics; Parl can: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday declined to disqualify candidates against whom cognisance of chargesheet has been taken by courts, saying no further disqualification under the law could be added but urged Parliament to enact a law to address the malaise of criminals entering legislatures. At the same time, the...
Read moreCS wants ‘Clean E-Bhubaneswar’ to roll in other cities
Bhubaneswar: The state Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi Tuesday advised the Housing and Urban Development Department to replicate the Clean E-Bhubaneswar programme in other cities and towns of the state given the initiative’s success in the Capital city. Speaking at a stakeholder workshop here to mark completion of one year of the programme and to showcase the key activities, Padhi said the initiative had enabled the formal sector to collect and...
Read moreStocks end 5-day slide on value-buying, Nifty regains 11k level
Mumbai: Market benchmark Sensex Tuesday rebounded 347 points to end its five-day losing streak helped by value buying in banking and FMCG stocks after recent heavy losses. The 30-share index closed at 36,652.06, up by 347.04 points or 0.96 per cent in a volatile trade. It touched a high of 36,705.79 and a low of 36,064.10 in day trade. The gauge had lost 1,785.62 points in the previous five sessions. The...
Read morePakistan SC offers security to Musharraf if he returns
Islamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court Tuesday assured former President Pervez Musharraf of high-level security if he returns to the country to face pending cases against him. The court was hearing the National Reconciliation Ordinance case against Musharraf which pertains to the recovery of a large amount of public money wasted allegedly by former presidents Musharraf, Asif Ali Zardari and former attorney general Malik Qayyum in the wake of the NRO in...
Read moreGold climbs Rs 175 on global cues, jewellers’ buying
New Delhi: Gold prices surged by Rs 175 to Rs 31,725 per 10 gram at the bullion market Tuesday, driven by a firm global trend amid persistent buying by local jewellers. Silver also went up by Rs 190 to Rs 38,290 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders said gold prices were higher owing to a firm trend overseas as investors were cautious ahead of a...
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