Equity indices trade flat global cues dent sentiments

- September 30, 2021

  Mumbai, Sep 30  India's key equity indices — S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 — trade on a flat note during Thursday's early morning trade session. Accordingly, the 30-scrip sensitive index traded at 59,400.80 around 10.00 a.m, down 12.47 points or 0.021 per cent. The Sensex opened at 59,549.57 from its previous close of

China loans to Pakistan at commercial rates not grants

- September 30, 2021

  New Delhi, Sep 30  A substantial chunk of Chinese development financing under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) consists of loans that are at or near commercial rates, as opposed to grants, according to AidData, a US-based international development research lab, Dawn reported. China committed $34.4 billion in development finance to Pakistan between 2000 and

Tunisian president appoints 1st female PM to form new govt

- September 30, 2021

Tunis, Sep 30  Tunisian President Kais Saied on Wednesday appointed Najla Bouden Romdhane as the first female prime minister in his country to form a new government, according to the presidency. Addressing the newly head of government, Saied announced that "given the exceptional situation the country is going through, I decided to entrust you with

TN minority department asks officials not to register Waqf properties

- September 30, 2021

Chennai, Sep 30  The Tamil Nadu Minorities welfare department has directed officials of the revenue department to be cautious while registering the properties belonging to the Waqf board. The Principal Secretary, Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minority Welfare department has written to the Inspector General Registration, Tamil Nadu not to register documents alienating Wakf

5 dead 16 injured as Meghalaya bus plunges into swollen river

- September 30, 2021

  Shillong, Sep 30  At least five people died and 16 others were injured when a Meghalaya state transport corporation passenger bus plunged into the Ringdi River in the wee hours of Thursday, police said. A senior police official here said that the night super bus fell into the Ringdi River at Nongchram in East

37 infected patients diagnosed with at least one long Covid symptom Study

- September 30, 2021

London, Sep 30 Over 35 per cent of people had at least one long-Covid symptom diagnosed in the 3-6 month period after Covid-19 infection, finds a new study. According to researchers, including Paul Harrison from the University of Oxford, the most common symptoms were breathing problems, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, pain and anxiety/depression. "Research of different

Border incidents with China to continue till boundary dispute is resolved Army Chief

- September 30, 2021

  New Delhi, Sep 30  Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said on Thursday that developments along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh add to the ongoing legacy challenges on India's "active and disputed borders" on the Western and Eastern Front. Speaking at the 116th annual session of PHD Chamber of

Install CCTV cameras to curb illegal sand mining in Goa Bombay HC

- September 30, 2021

Panaji, Sep 30 The Bombay High Court bench in Goa on Thursday slammed the state police and administration for not doing enough to rein in the sand mafia from pilfering sand from the state's rivers illegally. The court has now directed the police to seize and destroy unregistered canoes and impound the trucks which illegally

Modi to attend Lucknow conclave on Oct 5

- September 30, 2021

Lucknow, Sep 30  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Lucknow on October 5 to participate in a three-day conclave organised by the Urban Development department of Uttar Pradesh. "During his two-hour visit on October 5, the Prime Minister is expected to virtually interact with beneficiaries of the 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana'," a senior state government