States to foot farm loan waiver: Jaitley

States to foot farm loan waiver: Jaitley

New Delhi/Mumbai : Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the Union Government will not partake in any state’s fiscal leverage in waiving farm loans and made it clear the cost has to be borne by them. The stance of the Central Government assumes significance against the backdrop of the farm debt waiver announced by the […]

Agency manning Goa beaches warns against entering sea in rains

Agency manning Goa beaches warns against entering sea in rains

Panaji, June 13 : With the onset of monsoon, a private lifeguard agency employed by the Goa government to man the state beaches has warned against swimming in the sea and entering choppy waters for the next four months. “We advise visitors to the beach not to venture into the sea during the monsoon months. […]

SRK, Salman, Akshay part of Forbes’ highest-earning celebrities list

SRK, Salman, Akshay part of Forbes’ highest-earning celebrities list

New York, June 13 : Indian superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar are among Forbes’ annual list of the highest-earning entertainers in the world. The Forbes list of the ‘World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2017’ has been topped by American rapper and entrepreneur Sean Combs, known by his more famous stage name ‘Diddy’, […]

Mandsaur violence: Seven IAS officers, Home Secy transferred

Mandsaur violence: Seven IAS officers, Home Secy transferred

Bhopal, June 13 : Amid the ongoing farmers’ protest in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, the state government on Monday transferred seven IAS officers including Home Secretary Madhu Khare. Khare has now been shifted as the managing director of Madhya Pradesh Khadi and Gramodyog board.Kedar Sharma has taken charge as the new Home Secretary. Besides, officer on […]