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Centre prohibits import of cigarette lighters priced less than Rs 20

The government on Thursday prohibited imports of cigarette lighters if the price per unit is less than Rs 20, with a view to discourage inbound shipments of the product.

Modi to inaugurate 17th Indian Co-op Congress on July 1, launch 'NCUI Haat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day 17th Indian Cooperative Congress on July 1 in the national capital and launch an e-commerce platform NCUI Haat for cooperative products

UN telecom body ITU accepts India's inputs on 6G technology framework

According to the ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI), the Indian administration has played a critical role in getting ubiquitous connectivity accepted as a key usage scenario

US sees growing role for India in South China Sea: Biden admin official

China has been building military bases on artificial islands in the region also claimed by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam

TCS banned 6 employees, 6 associate firms: Chandrasekaran on jobs scam

The largest IT services exporter is investigating the role of three more of its employees, Chandrasekaran said while speaking at the TCS annual general meeting

Assam flood situation improves, 38,000 still affected in 4 districts

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four persons died due to flooding in North Guwahati, taking the death toll to 11 so far across the state

Supreme Court to hear PIL for setting up of National Commission for Men

According to the apex court website, a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta has listed the PIL for hearing

Go First extends cancellation of its scheduled flights till July 6

The airline, which is undergoing insolvency resolution process, stopped flying from May 3 and since then, it has extended cancellation of flights multiple times

Prices of tomato, ginger soar in Jammu amid heavy rainfall, landslides

The recent price surge due to a demand-supply gap has posed significant challenges for low-income individuals who struggle to afford essential commodities

UP govt protecting criminals, CM Yogi should resign: Chandra Shekhar Aazad

In a note posted on Twitter, Aazad alleged the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh is worsening and "government-backed" criminals are in high spirits

Internet shutdowns cost $1.9 bn to Indian economy in Jan-Jun 2023: Report

The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the global non-profit Internet Society said in its report 'Netloss'

HC to hear plea challenging UPSC Civil Services Exam prelims on July 3

The petition, filed by 17 civil services aspirants, seeking quashing of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2023

DISCOM conducts maintenance of electrical lines to prevent accidents

The drive aimed to ensure the safety of DISCOM consumers was carried out in view of the two deaths due to electrocution in Delhi within a span of 48 hours

First give reservation to women in LS, Assemblies: Sharad Pawar on UCC

Holding a press conference, Pawar also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had become restless after the Opposition parties' meeting in Patna

Rahul Gandhi's abroad programmes organised by 'anti-India forces': Thakur

Gandhi and the Congress party should tell the nation as to why such elements are "associated" with them, the senior BJP leader told reporters

Indian Embassy in touch with Iran for fishermen's release: Muraleedharan

Muraleedharan met relatives of the fishermen from Kerala at a church nearby Anchuthengu and said the External Affairs Ministry

Canara HSBC Life Insurance posts 9-fold jump in profit at Rs 91 cr in FY23

The insurance company had earned a profit after tax of Rs 10.2 crore in the preceding fiscal

Rahul Gandhi visits relief camp for displaced people at Churachndpur

The Congress leader had to stop at Bishnupur, around 20 kilometres from Imphal, after police halted his convoy fearing attacks on it

Unidentified rioters open fire at Haraothel village in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Unidentified "rioters" opened an "unprovoked" firing at village Haraothel in Kangpokpi district of Manipur on Thursday morning

PTC India shareholders approve appointment of Rajib Kumar Mishra as CMD

PTC India shareholders have approved the appointment of Rajib Kumar Mishra as the company's Chairman and Managing Director with requisite majority votes