Business & Economy
India’s forex reserves rise $4.532 billion to $588.78 billion
India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped USD 4.532 billion to USD 588.78 billion for the week ended April 28, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.
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Politics
Bharat Jodo Yatra resumes amid rains in Ramban
Amid incessant rains, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi resumed his Bharat Jodo Yatra from Ramban on Wednesday and is heading for the highway town of Banihal.
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Education
J-K fee panel directs schools not to charge annual fee for four months
Jammu and Kashmir Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools directed all schools in the valley not to charge annual fees for four months.
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Jammu
Engaged couple found hanging in Ramban
A newly-engaged couple was found hanging near their houses in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district on Monday, officials said.
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India
SC allows unmarried women to end 24-week pregnancy
In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the scope of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act to include "unmarried woman".
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India
Smriti Irani inaugurates Kolkata’s Sealdah Metro Station
Amid controversy over the invitation of Mamata Banerjee, the Sealdah metro station of the East-West Metro corridor, was inaugurated by Smriti Irani on Monday.
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Sports
Umran Malik wins national call-up for T20I against South Africa
Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Umran Malik earned an expected call-up in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 International series against South Africa.
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India
Punjab government announces 300 units of free electricity from July 1
The Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab announced 300 units of free electricity to households from July 1.
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Latest news
480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
J&K Assembly breaks tradition, takes up business after obituary references
J&K Assembly adopted a revised obituary procedure on September 21, with the Speaker paying tributes before the House proceeded with government business.
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