RailTel, a Mini Ratna PSU, has launched Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme based on access to its Public WiFi services across 100 railway stations across the country. This public-friendly service was virtually launched by RailTel chairman and managing director Puneet Chawla yesterday. To access this WiFi network,
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The Union Government told the Supreme Court yesterday that it has decided to reconsider and re-examine the provisions of Section 124 A of the Indian Penal Code on sedition. The Government also urged the Apex Court not to take up the relevant petitions till the matter is examined. The Ministry
With the probability of the severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ recurving, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted rainfall and strong winds for three states; Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal. “It is very likely to move nearly northwestwards till May 10 night and reach Westcentral Bay of Bengal off North
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Supreme court advocate Nalin Kohli on Monday welcomed the Centre’s decision to review the provisions of Section 124A which criminalises the offence of sedition and termed any political comments on it inappropriate. Kohli said, “It should definitely be seen as a positive development. In the
The Indian rupee hit a record low of 77.58 against the US dollar on Monday amid unabated outflow of foreign funds after the Federal Reserve hiked policy interest rates last week. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee settled at 77.50 against the US dollar, down 60 paise from