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Supreme Court liquor ban: Rajasthan denotifies sections of state highways
- April 04, 2017
As many as 12 liquor shops were closed down in Mizoram following the Supreme Court's order which prohibits opening of liquor shops within the diameter of 500 meters on highways. The licenses will remain cancelled if the motorable distance is not beyond 500 metres. According to an industry body estimate, the collective revenue loss from the ban could amount up to Rs 50,000 crore. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
As many as 12 liquor shops were closed down in Mizoram following the Supreme Court's order which prohibits opening of liquor shops within the diameter of 500 meters on highways. The licenses will remain cancelled if the motorable distance is not beyond 500 metres. According to an industry body estimate, the collective revenue loss from the ban could amount up to Rs 50,000 crore. (more...)
Hotels and restaurants appeal to government on liquor ban
- April 04, 2017
Hotels and restaurants in close proximity to State and national highways have already stopped serving liquor either prompted by notices from authorities or out of sheer precaution to be in compliance with the court order. The licenses will remain cancelled if the motorable distance is not beyond 500 metres. Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, however, said the government will work within the framework of the directives of the SC in the matter. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Hotels and restaurants in close proximity to State and national highways have already stopped serving liquor either prompted by notices from authorities or out of sheer precaution to be in compliance with the court order. The licenses will remain cancelled if the motorable distance is not beyond 500 metres. Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, however, said the government will work within the framework of the directives of the SC in the matter. (more...)
Trump campaign advisor Carter Page targeted by Russian spies
- April 04, 2017
Page briefly served as a foreign policy adviser to Trump's campaign, though he split from the campaign before the election and the White House says the president has no relationship with him. The federal case resurfaced in news reports last week when Kushner confirmed that, in late December, he met with the director of the Russian-owned Vnesheconombank (VEB Bank) at the suggestion of the Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Page briefly served as a foreign policy adviser to Trump's campaign, though he split from the campaign before the election and the White House says the president has no relationship with him. The federal case resurfaced in news reports last week when Kushner confirmed that, in late December, he met with the director of the Russian-owned Vnesheconombank (VEB Bank) at the suggestion of the Russian ambassador to the U.S. (more...)
OPEC, non-OPEC deal could be further extended: Zanganeh
- April 04, 2017
Yet more impetus for market players was provided by Libya , whose crude production dropped to a six month low of 500,000 bpd due to the shutdown of a pipeline that links the oil field of Sharara in the southwest part of the country to the Zawiya terminal. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Yet more impetus for market players was provided by Libya , whose crude production dropped to a six month low of 500,000 bpd due to the shutdown of a pipeline that links the oil field of Sharara in the southwest part of the country to the Zawiya terminal. (more...)
Donors seek more funds for Syria, EU presses for peace
- April 04, 2017
With millions displaced within Syria and in neighbouring countries, the United Nations has appealed for $8 billion this year to deal with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, looking to Gulf states as well as traditional European donors. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
With millions displaced within Syria and in neighbouring countries, the United Nations has appealed for $8 billion this year to deal with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, looking to Gulf states as well as traditional European donors. (more...)
Backed forces capture Syrian air base from IS
- April 04, 2017
Civilians began fleeing midday, according to the activist-run group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. The U.S. -backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces confirmed the airlift and said their fighters seized four villages south of the Euphrates and cut the main artery between Raqqa and northwestern Syria. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Civilians began fleeing midday, according to the activist-run group, Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently. The U.S. -backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces confirmed the airlift and said their fighters seized four villages south of the Euphrates and cut the main artery between Raqqa and northwestern Syria. (more...)
Shocked, saddened by attack on St. Petersburg metro: President
- April 04, 2017
Petersburg, state-run TASS reported. The bomb, a homemade device filled with shrapnel, exploded in the third vehicle just after the front of the train had entered the tunnel, the report said. There were blasts in two train carriages at two metro stations, St Petersburg emergency services said. EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said Europe's thoughts were with the Russian people. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Petersburg, state-run TASS reported. The bomb, a homemade device filled with shrapnel, exploded in the third vehicle just after the front of the train had entered the tunnel, the report said. There were blasts in two train carriages at two metro stations, St Petersburg emergency services said. EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini said Europe's thoughts were with the Russian people. (more...)
Election candidate says Martin McGuinness 'transformed Irish politics for the better'
- April 04, 2017
But it is claimed that the Northern Ireland peace process was hanging in the balance, which any prosecution could upset. During the Assembly session, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said Mr McGuinness's journey "started in violence, but ended up very much grounded in principles of peace and partnership". (more...)
- April 04, 2017
But it is claimed that the Northern Ireland peace process was hanging in the balance, which any prosecution could upset. During the Assembly session, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said Mr McGuinness's journey "started in violence, but ended up very much grounded in principles of peace and partnership". (more...)
Petersburg metro explosion: Putin lays flowers at blast scene
- April 04, 2017
President Vladimir Putin, who was visiting the city for talks with his Belarus counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko , expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the blast, and said all possible causes, including terrorism, were being considered. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
President Vladimir Putin, who was visiting the city for talks with his Belarus counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko , expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the blast, and said all possible causes, including terrorism, were being considered. (more...)
Russian Federation blast suspect 'from Central Asia'
- April 04, 2017
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack" that killed 11 people and wounded dozens in the subway of Russia's second city, Saint Petersburg. Shurshev said he left the platform immediately after the blast. She said six people remained in serious condition, raising the possibility that the death toll could rise. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The UN Security Council has strongly condemned the "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attack" that killed 11 people and wounded dozens in the subway of Russia's second city, Saint Petersburg. Shurshev said he left the platform immediately after the blast. She said six people remained in serious condition, raising the possibility that the death toll could rise. (more...)
London defiant as IS claims attack by British ex-con
- April 04, 2017
The other victims have previously been named as Pc Keith Palmer, the police officer stabbed by the attacker, Aysha Frade and Kurt Cochran. "We remain keen to hear from anyone who knew Khalid Masood well, understands who his associates were and can provide us with information about places he has recently visited", Rowley said. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The other victims have previously been named as Pc Keith Palmer, the police officer stabbed by the attacker, Aysha Frade and Kurt Cochran. "We remain keen to hear from anyone who knew Khalid Masood well, understands who his associates were and can provide us with information about places he has recently visited", Rowley said. (more...)
European Union calls on Russian Federation to release protesters "without delay"
- April 04, 2017
The same court fined Navalny 20,000 roubles (352.20 dollars) earlier on Monday for his role in organising the protest, which the authorities said was illegal. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Russian Federation on Sunday to demonstrate against government corruption, in the biggest show of defiance since 2011-2012 anti-government protests. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The same court fined Navalny 20,000 roubles (352.20 dollars) earlier on Monday for his role in organising the protest, which the authorities said was illegal. Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Russian Federation on Sunday to demonstrate against government corruption, in the biggest show of defiance since 2011-2012 anti-government protests. (more...)
Kushner arrives in Iraq with Joint Chiefs chairman for visit
- April 04, 2017
Officials said Tillerson intervened last month to delay a White House meeting with top Saudi officials over a plan to combat ISIS because he felt there was not enough planning for it. The President, in fact, has specifically tasked Kushner with brokering peace in the region. Al-Abadi met with Trump and Kushner in Washington recently and said he had the impression that the United States would take a more aggressive approach, although he did not say what that might entail. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Officials said Tillerson intervened last month to delay a White House meeting with top Saudi officials over a plan to combat ISIS because he felt there was not enough planning for it. The President, in fact, has specifically tasked Kushner with brokering peace in the region. Al-Abadi met with Trump and Kushner in Washington recently and said he had the impression that the United States would take a more aggressive approach, although he did not say what that might entail. (more...)
Syria 'gas attack' kills dozens in rebel-held Idlib
- April 04, 2017
The Syrian Center for Policy Research, however, puts the death toll from the six-year conflict at more than 470,000 people. The government of Syria has denied the use of chemical weapons despite multiple accusations, most famously in March 2013, when 25 people were killed in attacks in Aleppo and Damascus. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The Syrian Center for Policy Research, however, puts the death toll from the six-year conflict at more than 470,000 people. The government of Syria has denied the use of chemical weapons despite multiple accusations, most famously in March 2013, when 25 people were killed in attacks in Aleppo and Damascus. (more...)
Government ranks JNU, Jadavpur among country's top varsities
- April 04, 2017
An overall rank across disciplines has also been provided to institutions that have either 1,000 enrolled students, or which are centrally funded,"the HRD Ministry said in a statement". A year ago the varsity did not furnish the required details on time and hence failed to participate in the list. Mr. Prakash Javadekar during the release of India Rankings-2017. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
An overall rank across disciplines has also been provided to institutions that have either 1,000 enrolled students, or which are centrally funded,"the HRD Ministry said in a statement". A year ago the varsity did not furnish the required details on time and hence failed to participate in the list. Mr. Prakash Javadekar during the release of India Rankings-2017. (more...)
Take diplomatic path on North Korea: Payne
- April 04, 2017
In the run-up to the crucial summit, Trump warned that the USA will tackle North Korea on its own unless China helps with it, a veiled warning to Beijing that it would be bad for Chinese interests if the USA starts taking unilateral action. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
In the run-up to the crucial summit, Trump warned that the USA will tackle North Korea on its own unless China helps with it, a veiled warning to Beijing that it would be bad for Chinese interests if the USA starts taking unilateral action. (more...)
China dispute deepens over Dalai Lama's India trip
- April 04, 2017
Das was around 20 years old when he met the Dalai Lama, who was 23 years old at that time, on the McMohan line that marks India's northern border. "No additional colour should be ascribed to his religious and spiritual activities and visits to various states of India", it said. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Das was around 20 years old when he met the Dalai Lama, who was 23 years old at that time, on the McMohan line that marks India's northern border. "No additional colour should be ascribed to his religious and spiritual activities and visits to various states of India", it said. (more...)
Putin on US Election Tampering: 'Read My Lips, No!'
- April 04, 2017
Without wasting any time, Stephanopoulos addressed Putin's recent "read my lips" statement, where the Russian president personally denied any involvement. He added that Russian cyber operatives had been active in USA politics after the election, even this week. "It's not in the interests of the majority of American people to take US-Russian relations to the point of absurdity". (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Without wasting any time, Stephanopoulos addressed Putin's recent "read my lips" statement, where the Russian president personally denied any involvement. He added that Russian cyber operatives had been active in USA politics after the election, even this week. "It's not in the interests of the majority of American people to take US-Russian relations to the point of absurdity". (more...)
Lopez, Nets spoil Millsap's return with 91-82 win over Hawks
- April 04, 2017
Brooklyn clearly looked like the better team for this quarter, which mirrored how most of the game had gone to that point. Lin, who was signed last 2016 National Basketball Association offseason, is considered part of the core and the starting point guard in Brooklyn in the next few seasons. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
Brooklyn clearly looked like the better team for this quarter, which mirrored how most of the game had gone to that point. Lin, who was signed last 2016 National Basketball Association offseason, is considered part of the core and the starting point guard in Brooklyn in the next few seasons. (more...)
ECB's Coeure Says Forward Guidance Could Change, Just Not Yet
- April 04, 2017
The European Central Bank's current monetary policy remains appropriate, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said in an interview in Spanish newspaper Expansion published today. "Incoming data are making us more confident that the economic expansion will continue to firm and broaden", Praet said in an interview to the Spanish newspaper Expansion, the transcript of which was published on the European Central Bank website. (more...)
- April 04, 2017
The European Central Bank's current monetary policy remains appropriate, ECB chief economist Peter Praet said in an interview in Spanish newspaper Expansion published today. "Incoming data are making us more confident that the economic expansion will continue to firm and broaden", Praet said in an interview to the Spanish newspaper Expansion, the transcript of which was published on the European Central Bank website. (more...)
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