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78% depositors of PMC Bank can withdraw their entire account balance: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Punjab and Maharashtra Corporation bank scam stated that now nearly 78% of depositors of PMC bank are allowed to withdraw their entire balance. "Nearly 78% of depositors of this bank are now allowed to withdraw their entire account balance," said FM Nirmala. "As regard to promoters, we have ensured that the attached properties of the promoters can be given to RBI under certain conditions, so those properties can be auctioned out and the money can be given to depositors," she further added.

Bharti Airtel's hiked tariffs to be effective from Dec 3

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Bharti Airtel on Sunday hiked tariff rate in the range of 50 paise per day to Rs 2.85 per day, effective from December 3. The company announced new plans, which will affect the Airtel pre-paid customers who avail the plans provided by the company under its "unlimited" category, among others. "Our new mobile plans offer tremendous value to our customers and are backed by a superior network experience on Airtel's nationwide 4G network. Airtel will continue to make large investments in emerging technologies and digital platforms to deliver world-class experiences to our customers," said Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel according to a release. According to the release, Airtel's new plans will offer "exclusive benefits as part of the Airtel Thanks platform" to its customers.

Here's what consumers say about telecom tariff hike

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Major players in telecom sector announced hike in tariff this month which will affect nearly millions of wireless phone subscribers in the country. The subscribers have to pay 40 percent or more to make calls and use data from this month. The consumers showed their dissatisfaction over the announcement and said this will burn hole their pocket.

'This problem can't be solved by just making laws': GN Azad on Hyderabad Rape-Murder case

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, on rape and murder of veterinary doctor, asserted that such problems can't be solved by just making laws. "No government or leader would want that such incident occurs in their state. This problem can't be solved by just making laws. To eradicate such acts, there's a need that we take a stand together against such crimes," said GN Azad.

Rajya Sabha MPs demand quick action in Hyderabad rape-murder case

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Vijila Sathyananth, AIADMK MP, Congress' Amee Yajnik expressed their anger over the recent crimes against women across India. "The country is not safe for children and women. 4 people who committed this crime should be hanged till death before Dec 31. A fast track court should be set up. Justice delayed is justice denied," said Vijila Sathyananth. Congress' Amee Yajnik added, "I request all the systems, judiciary, legislative, executive and other systems to come together to see that a social reformation takes place. This should be on emergency basis."

Jharkhand Govt uprooted Naxalism and cleared path for development: Amit Shah

West Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Dec 02 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand, Home Minister Amit Shah on December 02 said, "In the last 5 years, Narendra Modi government and Raghubar Das Government uprooted Naxalism from Jharkhand and cleared the path for development."

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi becomes Navy's first woman pilot

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 02 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Shivangi became the first woman pilot for the Indian Navy on Dec 02. Sub Lieutenant Shivangi joined operational duties at the Kochi naval base. Speaking on the achievement, she said that she have been craving to become naval woman pilot since years. "I have been craving for this since a very long time and finally it is here, so it's a great feeling. I am looking forward to complete my 3rd stage of training," said Sub Lieutenant Shivangi.

RS MP Sonal Mansingh questions system for lack of concern over brutal rape incidents

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): After the brutal rape and murder of woman veterinary doctor in Hyderabad, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sonal Mansingh questioned system for lack of concern over brutal rape, murder incident."While I am ashamed and shocked, I'm also disappointed that such incidents are reported from across country. Why there is govt, Police, civil society apathy? Each time there are candle marches and rallies then, why is it continuing?" questioned RS MP Sonal Mansingh.

Rapists should be lynched in public: Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan expressed anguish over the ecent heinous Hyderabad rape-murder case. She asserted that rapists should be brought out in public and lynched. "People now want Government to give a definite answer. Such people (the accused in rape case) need to be brought out in public and lynched," said Jaya Bachchan.

Indore's development above politics for me: Sumitra Mahajan

Indore (MP), Nov 02 (ANI): Former speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan said that sometimes she urged Congress leaders to raise their voice on issues related to Indore when Shivraj Singh Chouhan was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. She gave the statement while addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.

Swedish King, Queen meet PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in Delhi on December 02. He also met his wife Queen Silvia. They are on a five-day-long visit to India. An India-Sweden high-level dialogue on innovation policy will also be held during the royal couple's visit.

Swedish King, Queen accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus and Queen Silvia Renate Sommerlath were accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 02. Swedish royal couple was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and first lady Savita Kovind. "I am very glad to be back in India. I am here with a queen," Carl XVI Gustaf told media persons. Swedish royal couple is on a five-day-long visit to India.

'Allow criticism': Kapil Sibal to Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on December 2 reacted on Finance Minister Sitharaman's statement on chairman of Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj. Backing Bajaj's remarks, he said that the Finance Minister should allow criticism and should learn from it. "Take action, concentrate on your ministry and don't play politics," said Sibal. Recently, the Finance Minister said the statement by Rahul Bajaj that India was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government "can hurt national interest, if it gains traction".

All allegations are false: Fadnavis on Hegde's claim

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 02 (ANI): Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday refuted to allegations made by BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde. He said, "No such major policy decision has been taken by me as CM. All such allegations are false." Earlier, Hegde claimed that Devendra Fadnavis was made Maharashtra Chief Minister despite not having a majority to prevent central funds worth Rs 40,000 crore, from being 'misused' by the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress.

Jio to introduce new 'all-in-one' plans with unlimited voice, data from Dec 6

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Jio will be introducing new 'ALL-IN-ONE' plans with unlimited voice and data, effective from December 6, the company said in a statement on Sunday. "Jio will be introducing new ALL-IN-ONE plans with unlimited voice and data. These plans will have a fair usage policy for calls to other mobile networks. The new plans will be effective from December 6, 2019," the statement informed. "Although the NEW ALL-IN-ONE plans will be priced up to 40 per cent higher, staying true to its promise of being customer first, Jio customers will get up to 300 per cent more benefits," the statement added. The company said that while remaining committed to the ultimate interest of the consumer, "Jio will take all necessary steps to help sustain the Indian telecommunications industry." The statement stressed that Jio will continue to work with the government on the consultation process for the revision of telecom tariffs and looks forward to participation from all other stakeholders.

15 die after wall collapses due to heavy rain in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 02 (ANI): Compound wall collapsed due to heavy rain and damaged three houses. The mishap took place in Nadoor Kannappan in Coimbatore on Dec 02. 15 persons died in this incident. Rescue operation is underway.

Stocks in positive zone, Reliance gains by 3.5 pc

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded slightly higher during early hours on Dec 02 following Asian stocks which were up on rise in manufacturing activity in China. At 10:15 AM, the BSE S-P Sensex up by 97 points to 40,891. While the Nifty 50 inched up by 19 points at 12,075. Sectoral indices at the NSE were mixed with Nifty auto down by 0.14 percent as financial services slipped by 0.21 percent.

Adhir Chowdhury should issue unconditional apology: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called PM Modi, Amit Shah 'infiltrators' on Dec 01. Speaking on this, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury should unconditionally apologise. "He should issue unconditional apology," said Pralhad Joshi.

Swedish royal couple pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus and Queen Silvia Renate Sommerlath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in Delhi on December 02. Swedish royal couple was accompanied by BJP leader Babul Supriyo. They are on a five-day-long visit to India. Swedish couple also signed visitor's diary.

Centre shouldn't earn money from telecom sector: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on December 2 said that the Centre should give some time to telecom sector to emerge from their debts and should also rationalise the policies. He added that the Centre shouldn't earn money from the telecom sector as such sectors are not meant from earning money. "These sectors are for providing services to people," said Sibal.