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Chief Justice Misra recommends Justice Gogoi as his successor
Following the principle of seniority, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra has recommended the name of Justice Ranjan Gogoi as his successor. Justice Gogoi is the senior-most judge of the top court after Chief Justice Misra.
As per…
PM launches India Post Payments Bank aimed at financial inclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) aimed at strengthening financial inclusion by taking banking services to the unbanked rural areas across the country.
The payments bank would initially…
Jain Monk Tarun Sagar dies; President, PM offer condolences
Jain monk Tarun Sagar passed away at a temple here early on Saturday after a prolonged illness, an official said. He was 51.
Sagar, who was suffering from jaundice and other ailments, breathed his last at around 3 a.m. at the Radhapuri…
All 11 abducted kin of J&K Policemen released after Hizb Militant’s father freed
ONI Bureau: The three-day face-off between security forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir ended on Friday as police released a Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) commander's father and militants freed all 11 relatives of policemen they had…
SC stays declaration of SSC-2017 results, finds conduct of exam tainted
ONI Bureau: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the declaration of results of SSC examination-2017 for the selection of staff for the Central government ministries and departments, saying the conduct of examination was "tainted".
After…
Extended IT Returns filing deadline ends
ONI Bureau: Over five crore income-tax returns have been filed ahead of the extended August 31 deadline this year, officials said on Friday.
While over three crore returns were filed during the corresponding period last year, the figure…
India, Pakistan discuss implementation of Indus Waters Treaty projects
ONI Bureau: India and Pakistan have discussed the implementation of various hydroelectric projects under the Indus Waters Treaty during the 115th meeting of the India-Pakistan Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) in Lahore on August 29-30, the…
4th BIMSTEC Summit concludes in Kathmandu
ONI Bureau: The Fourth BIMSTEC Summit concluded in Kathmandu on Friday after issuing an 18-point Kathmandu Declaration. The details of the declaration will be made public soon, an official said.
The member states also signed a…
Police release Hizbul Commander’s father
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday released the father of a Hizbul Mujahideen commander they had arrested two days back.
Assadullah Naikoo, father of the Hizbul Operational Commander Riyaz Naikoo, was arrested in Pulwama district.…
Voting underway in Karnataka Civic Polls
ONI Bureau: Moderate polling is underway since for the election to 102 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Karnataka, a poll official said on Friday.
Polling started at 7 a.m. amid tight security, the official added.
About 40,000…