Trump cites India’s growth rate to compare it with US economy

Trump cites India’s growth rate to compare it with US economy

Las Vegas : Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday cited India’s and China’s high growth rates to compare them with America’s economy which, he said, is “dying”, as he slammed his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton’s plans to boost the economy and called her tax plan a disaster. As the two candidates came face-to-face for […]

Poll schedule in 5 states after security inputs: EC

Poll schedule in 5 states after security inputs: EC

New Delhi : The Election Commission will take a call on the dates of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand, due early next year, based on the inputs provided by security forces and state law and order machinery, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi said today. He said the schedule will be finalised […]

Rs 50,000 reward for missing JNU student

Rs 50,000 reward for missing JNU student

NEW DELHI : The Delhi Police on Wednesday announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information about missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed five days after he vanished. In an order issued late Wednesday, the police said that any information or clue regarding the missing/abducted Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student could be given to the Station […]

Punjab, Haryana farmers ignore ban on stubble burning

Punjab, Haryana farmers ignore ban on stubble burning

Chandigarh : Ignoring warnings by state authorities on burning paddy stubble, many farmers in Haryana and Punjab are still continuing the banned practice, leading to health risks and adversely affecting soil health. Both the Haryana and Punjab governments have imposed a ban on burning of paddy residue and the erring farmers can also be prosecuted by […]

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal accused of trying to burn dogs

Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal accused of trying to burn dogs

New York : Indian-American hotelier Vikram Chatwal has been charged with criminal mischief for allegedly trying to burn two dogs, an allegation his lawyer has denied. Chatwal, 44, had turned himself to the police on Tuesday morning and has been charged with criminal mischief, torture and injury to animal, reckless endangerment and arson.The charges stem […]