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Pak Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Poonch
Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Mankote sector of Poonch district in Jammu & Kashmir at around 6:30 pm on Monday. Indian Army retaliated.
(Source: PTI)
Fiscal Year to Continue As Scheduled
The government on Monday extended the validity of driving licences, permits and registration that expired since 1 Feb till 31 June.
(Source: PTI)
US Renews 4 Nuclear Restrictions on Iran for Additional 60 Days
The US is renewing 4 nuclear restrictions on Iran for an additional 60 days.
“We’ll closely monitor developments in Iran’s nuclear program and can adjust these restrictions at any time. As President Trump said, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon,” said Morgan Ortagus, US State Dept Spot.
(Source: ANI)
Harry, Meghan Markle Bid Farewell as Frontline Royals
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle on Tuesday bid a formal goodbye to their role as frontline royals as they settle down to their financially independent roles in the US.
Harry, who remains sixth in line to the British throne, had announced the royal split along with his former actress wife Markle earlier this year and, as per the deal struck with Buckingham Palace, they will now be in a 12-month transition period with the option for the prince to return to his frontline roles by March 2021.
7 Accused Arrested in Dumka Gang Rape Case
Seven accused have been arrested in connection with gang rape of a woman in Jharkhand's Dumka on 24 March. The case was registered on 25 March.
(Source: ANI)
NIA Files Supplementary Charge-Sheet Against NSCN (I-M) Cadre
The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday filed a supplementary charge-sheet against Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isaak-Muivah) cadre for killing an Arunachal Pradesh MLA. The case is related to the ambush on the convoy of MLA Tirong Aboh and others on 21 May 2019. Further investigation is underway.
(Source: ANI)
Centre Re-Appoints BP Kanungo as Dy Governor of RBI
The Central Government has re-appointed BP Kanungo as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a further period of one year with effect from 3 April 2020, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
(Source: ANI)
Special CBI Court Rejects Bail Plea of Hilal Rather in J&K Bank Loan Fraud Case
A special CBI court in Jammu on Tuesday rejected the interim bail application of Hilal Rather, son of a former Jammu and Kashmir minister, an accused in the Rs 177 crore bank loan fraud case, rejecting his fears of contracting COVID-19 in custody, with the court saying that he will be at more risk if he moves out of jail, officials said.
(Source: PTI)
Natural Gas Price Cut by a Steep 26%
Natural gas price has been cut by a steep 26 percent to $2.39 – its lowest since pricing was made formula driven in 2014, an official order said on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Eight Core Industries Grow by 5.5% in February
Eight core sector industries grew by 5.5 percent in February against 2.2 percent in the same month last year, government data showed on Tuesday.
(Source: PTI)
Foreign Trade Policy Extended for One Year Till March 2021
The government on Tuesday extended the existing foreign trade policy (2015-20) for one year till March 2021 amid coronavirus outbreak and the lockdown to contain the virus spread.
"The existing foreign trade policy 2015-20 which is valid up to 31 March this year is extended up to 31 March 2021. Various other changes are also made extending the date of exemptions by one year and extending validity of DFIA and EPCG authorisations for import purposes," the directorate general of foreign trade said in a notification.
(Source: PTI)
Pakistan Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Poonch District
Pakistan violated ceasefire in the Balakot sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and the Indian Army is retaliating.
(Source: ANI)
Govt Promulgates Ordinance For Extended I-T Deadline
The government on Tuesday brought in an Ordinance to give effect to various reliefs measures, including extended deadline for filing income tax, customs and central excise returns, to help taxpayers tide over the coronavirus crisis.
(Source: PTI)