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Bigamy Will Invite Punitive Action, Assam Government Warns Employees

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The order applies to female employees as well. (Representational) Guwahati: The Assam government has barred its employees from marrying another person if the spouse is alive and warned of punitive action if they indulged in bigamy. The ‘Office Memorandum’ (OM) by the personnel department, which did not mention a divorce criterion, instructed employees to obtain…

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Government Says UDAN Generating Demand For New Aircraft

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Jyotiraditya Scindia said UDAN has unlocked the country’s true potential New Delhi: The government on Thursday said 499 routes have been operationalised so far under the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, which was launched six years ago and has facilitated the travel of more than 1.3 crore people. The scheme, also known as UDAN (Ude…

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Recovery Agents May Be Barred From Calling Borrowers Between 7 pm And 8 am

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The draft guidelines state such agents must be trained to handle their responsibilities with sensitivity. Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday proposed stricter norms for recovery of overdue loans under which financial institutions and their recovery agents cannot call borrowers before 8 in the morning and after 7 in the evening. Regulated Entities…

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Narayana Murthy Suggests 70-Hour Work Week To Youngsters, Sparks Debate

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Narayana Murthy was speaking on a podcast about the next 10-15 years. Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has said that India’s work culture needs to change and youngsters should be prepared to work for 70 hours a week if the country has to compete effectively on the global stage. The 77-year-old was speaking to former…

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8 Navy Veterans Sentenced To Death In Qatar: They Commanded Warships

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The eight men were working for a private company that helped the Qatari armed forces. (Representational) New Delhi: Eight former Indian Navy officers, who have been sentenced to death in Qatar, have been accused of spying for Israel. The eight men were working for a private firm that helped the Qatari armed forces and included…

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5 Lashkar Terrorists Killed In J&K Encounter, Infiltration Attempt Stopped

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Srinagar: Five Lashkar terrorists were killed today during a counter infiltration operation by police and army along the Line of Control or LoC in Jammu and Kashmir, said police The encounter took place in Machil sector of Kupwara district today. In the initial shootout today, two terrorists were killed and in the ensuing gun battle…

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Right To Marry Person Of Choice Indelible, Family Cannot Object: Delhi High Court

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Delhi High Court ruled that the right to marry a person of one’s own choice is indelible. New Delhi: Granting police protection to a couple facing threats from their family post marriage, the Delhi High Court has said the right to marry a person of one’s own choice is indelible and constitutionally protected and not…

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PM Should Meet Fasting Activist, Resolve Maratha Quota Issue: Uddhav Thackeray

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PM Narendra Modi visited Maharashtra on Thursday. Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange and resolve the issue of reservation for the community. Mr Thackeray was speaking to reporters here, a day after Mr Jarange launched an indefinite fast in Jalna…

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Parliament Panel Says Mahua Moitra Case “Serious”, Summons Her On Tuesday

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Mahua Moitra has been summoned by the parliament ethics committee New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has been summoned by the Lok Sabha ethics committee on October 31 in the “cash for query” controversy. The committee agreed the allegations against Ms Moitra were “very serious”. In a nearly three-hour-long proceeding today, the committee heard…

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2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter In J&K, Army Stops Infiltration Attempt

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Two terrorists were killed as Indian Army troops today foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC Srinagar: Two terrorists were killed as Indian Army troops today foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control or LoC at Macchil in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. “In a Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice &…

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