Mobile Phones Banned In UP Colleges, No Respite For PMC Depositors And Other News
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities in the state. The Supreme Court has refused to accept a PIL seeking directions for redressal of some of the grievances at the scam-hit PMC Bank. 15 Lakh E-Challans To be Withdrawn By Delhi Traffic Police After Sign Board Goof-Up On NH-24.
In a move that is surely going to get brickbats, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has banned the use of mobile phones in colleges and universities in the state.
A circular to this effect has been issued by the Directorate of Higher Education in Uttar Pradesh. The circular mentions a blanket ban on the use of mobile phones inside universities and colleges. Read more
No SC Respite For PMC Depositors As Court Turns Down PIL Seeking Lifting Of Cash Withdrawal Limits
In a setback to the lakhs of depositors at the scam-hit Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank), the Supreme Court has refused to accept a PIL seeking directions for redressal of some of the grievances.
The court was hearing a petition filed by Delhi-based Bejon Kumar Misra, who has said that the RBI's move has caused disastrous consequences for depositors. Read more
BSF Jawan Killed In Firing By Bangla Border Guards; BGB Says Action In 'Self Defence'
In a first-of-its-kind and tragic incident, Bangladeshi border guards opened fire at a Border Security Force (BSF) team killing a jawan after a 'flag meeting' along the Indo-Bangla riverine frontier in West Bengal, officials said.
However, in a statement issued late night in Dhaka, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) said they fired the gunshots in "self defence". Read more
Former PM Dr Manmohan Singh Thinks There's No Hope Of Economy Reaching $5 Trillion Target By 2024
India is reeling under severe economic crisis and the top economic organisations are saying the same. Despite all of this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems confident about his government making sure India reaches the target of five trillion dollars by 2024.
However, former Prime Minister and economist Dr Manmohan Singh thinks the Indian economy won't reach this target as the growth rate is "declining year after year". Read more
1.5 Lakh E-Challans To Be Withdrawn By Delhi Traffic Police After Sign Board Goof-Up On NH-24
In an unprecedented move, Delhi Traffic Police have decided to withdraw about one and a half lakh challans issued mostly to those who were found overspeeding on National Highway 24 between August and October 10.
However, there is no clarity on what will happen to the amount taken as fines. Read more
