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The delegation-led by Pampha Bhusal, vice-chairperson of the CPN (Maoist-Centre), discussed further strengthening of the age-old ties between India and Nepal during the meeting with Nadda at the party headquarters here, as per a statement issued by the BJP.The delegates appreciated the various programmes and initiatives of the BJP, it said.The BJP chief elaborated on the party’s organisational structure and its grass-roots activities, the statement said.Nadda has expressed hope that Nepal will charter the rapid path of development and the Indian government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will extend full cooperation through its ‘neighbourhood first’ policy, it…

As many as 55,000 one-time cases were opened following a Supreme Court order, she said. In her address at the 164th Income Tax Day event, the Finance Minister said that tax rates have not gone up over the years, yet revenue has been constantly rising over the past three-four years. “We are talking about widening the tax base via awareness and nudging. The Income Tax Department is working towards a taxpayer-friendly regime. “If income tax revenues are increasing it is not because of the hike in rates but due to efficiency, plugging of leakages and formalisation of the economy,” she…

The accused have been identified as scrap dealer Pradeep, 35, a resident of Subhash Place, Manish Bansal, 35, and Rahul Kumar, 23, both residents of Budh Vihar. Police have also recovered seven luxury cars and parts of cars from the possession of the accused. According to police, on July 4, an FIR under Section 379 (theft) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at Dabri police station wherein the complainant stated that someone had stolen his Santro car. During investigation, the police team tasked to crack the case, visited the spot of incident and scanned the CCTV footage of the…

While the incidents of atrocities against the down-trodden communities have already made headlines across the state, what is more worrying that the cases are being reported from one particular area — the Vindhya region — causing more headache to the BJP with elections are just four months away.Frequent cases of atrocities in Vindhya region — an upper-caste dominated area comprising districts such as Chhatarpur, Satna, Rewa, Sidhi and Singrauli — are creating resentment against the Shivraj SIngh Chouhan-led BJP government.In the 2018 Assembly polls, the BJP had won 24 out of the 30 seats in the Vindhya region, while the…

The franchise-based league is promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the auspices of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).Ayhika fought for every point and won 2-1 against Lily of the USA to lay the foundation for her franchise’s victory.The first game saw a nail-biting battle as Lily and Ayhika showcased immaculate backhands to win points. In the end, it was the American paddler who pocketed the game through a golden point.Both players continued their fighting spirit in the second game as well which went into the favour of Ayhika through a golden point. The West Bengal-born paddler…

What was hitherto the Mysore Junction at Manathavady on Monday was renamed as Minnu Mani Junction. It was early this month, Minnu made her debut in the three T-20 internationals against Bangladesh and took crucial wickets to help India win. Tribal girl Mani, who hails from Wayanad, was picked up for Rs 3 million by Delhi Capitals for the first Women Premier League. An all-rounder, Mani bowls right-handed and bats left-handed. Mani belongs to the Kurichiya tribe in Choyimoola in Wayanad and her father is a casual labourer, while her mother is a home maker. –IANS sg/vd

As of now, there hasn’t been any official information on the number of overs expected to be bowled in the remaining time left in the match, with it completely dependent on light and weather conditions.In the morning, the start of day five’s play was delayed due to heavy rain and overcast conditions. The proceedings for the final day of the Test series were to begin 30 minutes earlier than the usual start time due to overs lost on days three and four caused by previous rain disruptions.West Indies will now resume from the overnight score of 76/2 in their second…

“We are working on different initiatives officially and unofficially to restore peace. Confidence-building measures are ongoing with help of religious leaders, traders community, and civil society,” Biren Singh told IANS in response to a query on the initiatives taken by his government to restore peace in the state. Ethnic clashes erupted in Manipur on May 3 and since then, over 150 people have lost their lives whereas thousands have been forced to take shelter in the relief camps. Biren Singh, who has been blamed by the Congress and other opposition parties for the prevailing situation, said: “We are indulging in…

Bansuvada Mahipal Reddy of Mohammed Nagar in Kaudipalli mandal of Medak district became a millionaire overnight due to the skyrocketing price of tomatoes.With the price of tomatoes soaring to Rs 150 per kg in the market and lack of adequate supply from Madanapalle in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and other places, Mahipal Reddy catered to the demand in Hyderabad market.He sold the produce for Rs 100 per kg in the wholesale market. During the last one month, he sold about 8,000 boxes of tomatoes, each over 25 kg.The 40-year-old farmer, a school dropout, has emerged as a role model for all.Chief…

Dapagliflozin is already approved for heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction. The additional indication will expand the indication for all types of heart failure irrespective of ejection fraction, the company said in a statement. Heart failure is a chronic, progressive disease impacting nearly 64 million people globally and about 10 million in India, and comprises both heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and reduced ejection fraction. The heart’s ejection fraction refers to the amount — or percentage — of blood pumped (or ejected) out of the heart’s left ventricle with each contraction. The approval is based on the results…