Eid prayers across J&K pass off peacefully

Eid prayers across J&K pass off peacefully

Srinagar, June 7 (IANS) Thousands of devout Muslims gathered across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to offer Eid al-Adha prayers. Peaceful congregations were also held in various cities and towns throughout the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah joined the devotees in offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal…

CCPA issues advisory to E-Commerce Platforms for self-audit within 3 months

CCPA issues advisory to E-Commerce Platforms for self-audit within 3 months

New Delhi, June 7 (HS): The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory for e-commerce platforms to conduct a self-audit within 3 months to detect and resolve dark patterns. In some cases, the CCPA has also issued notices to e-commerce platforms found to be violating guidelines for the prevention and regulation of dark…

Eid prayers across J&K pass off peacefully

Eid prayers across J&K pass off peacefully

Srinagar, June 7 (IANS) Thousands of devout Muslims gathered across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to offer Eid al-Adha prayers. Peaceful congregations were also held in various cities and towns throughout the Union Territory. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah joined the devotees in offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal…

India lifts 269 million individual out of extreme poverty in 11 years: World Bank

India lifts 269 million individual out of extreme poverty in 11 years: World Bank

New Delhi, June 7 (H.S.): India has made significant progress in combating extreme poverty, with 269 million people rising above the extreme poverty line over 11 years, reducing the national poverty rate from 27.1% in 2011-12 to 5.3% by 2022-23. The number of individuals living in extreme poverty dropped from 344.47 million to 75.24 million…

T Rabi Sankar appointed as part-time member of 16th Finance Commission

T Rabi Sankar appointed as part-time member of 16th Finance Commission

New Delhi, June 7 (H.S): President of India has appointed T Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as a part-time member of the 16th Finance Commission (XVIFC). His tenure will last from the date he takes office until the report submission or October 31, 2025, whichever is earlier. This appointment…

Singh reiterates India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, calls on global community to stem menace

Singh reiterates India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, calls on global community to stem menace

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted India’s zero tolerance stance against terrorism and called upon the global community to uproot the menace. In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister Singh said that fighting against terrorism is not optional but a collective duty. The leader also shared…

Mahendra Dev takes charge as new Chairman of PM's economic advisory council

Mahendra Dev takes charge as new Chairman of PM's economic advisory council

New Delhi, June 7 (H.S.): S. Mahendra Dev is the new chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), replacing Suman Bery. This reorganization, approved by the Prime Minister for a two-year term, retains three full-time members: Sanjiv Sanyal, Sanjay Kumar Mishra, and Shamika Ravi. New part-time member Soumya Kanti Ghosh joins a group…

Singh reiterates India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, calls on global community to stem menace

Singh reiterates India’s zero tolerance against terrorism, calls on global community to stem menace

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted India’s zero tolerance stance against terrorism and called upon the global community to uproot the menace. In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister Singh said that fighting against terrorism is not optional but a collective duty. The leader also shared…

Pamela Anderson: I’ve never been so at peace, also inspired and fearless

Pamela Anderson: I’ve never been so at peace, also inspired and fearless

Los Angeles, June 7 (IANS) Actress Pamela Anderson says she has never been so at peace and is feeling more “fearless” than ever at the age of 57. The 57-year-old “Baywatch” icon told people.com: “I love being in the fight. I love living my life knowing that I can always do better. That just makes…