Articles for 31 December

Government targets 186.6 MT of commercial coal production in FY25
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Government targets 186.6 MT of commercial coal production in FY25

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The union ministry of coal has announced the target of 186.63 million tonnes of production from captive and commercial coal mines during FY25. It said six mines with a cumulative peak rated capacity of 14.87 million tonnes have already begun production within three-and-a-half years of the start of the commercial coal mines auction in 2020. The ministry added …

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Best New Year’s Eve breaks for couples to ring in 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Best New Year’s Eve breaks for couples to ring in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From city breaks with big New Year’s Eve bashes to rural romance on a staycation with your beloved, here are …

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31 December 2022: Know what happened on this day and its significance
1 year, 11 months ago

31 December 2022: Know what happened on this day and its significance

Firstpost  

The World Health Organization, on 31 December 2019 had first learned of ‘viral pneumonia’ cases in Wuhan, China, which later turned out to be the coronavirus. A month later it declared the virus Public Health Emergency of International Concern Today, 31 December, is the year’s last day as the world gears up to enter 2023. From the World Health Organization …

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How non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan can become Indian citizens? MHA explains
2 years, 1 month ago

How non-Muslims from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan can become Indian citizens? MHA explains

Firstpost  

The nine states where Indian citizenship by registration or naturalisation is given under the Citizenship Act, 1955 to non-Muslim minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Maharashtra New Delhi: The district magistrates of 31 districts and the home secretaries of nine states have been given powers to grant Indian …

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India set for muted New Year's celebrations as Omicron threat looms; a look at curbs put in place for 31 Dec
2 years, 11 months ago

India set for muted New Year's celebrations as Omicron threat looms; a look at curbs put in place for 31 Dec

Firstpost  

From restricting movementm of those unvaccinated, mask mandate and imposing night curbs on New Year’s eve, many state goverments have put down measures in order to prevent the fast-spreading COVID-19 strain gaining foothold Several states have imposed restrictions on 31 December night and cautioned people against celebrations as India witnesses an uptick in cases of Omicron, the new coronavirus variant. …

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea By Orissa Private Engineering Colleges Association To Conduct 'O-JEE – 2021'
3 years ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea By Orissa Private Engineering Colleges Association To Conduct 'O-JEE – 2021'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition by the Orissa Private Engineering Colleges Association for a direction to the authorities of state government of Odisha, Policy Planning Body and Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Committee to hold 2nd Special 'O-JEE – 2021' in respect of admission into B-Tech and Lateral Entry courses. The bench of Justices D. Y. Chandrachud …

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File your IT returns now to avoid interest penalty
3 years, 3 months ago

File your IT returns now to avoid interest penalty

Live Mint  

The income tax department, last week, extended the deadline for filing income tax returns to 31 December from 30 September. However, there is no relief on interest penalty for taxpayers who have an outstanding tax liability above ₹1 lakh and are late in filing their returns. On 9 September, a notification by the Central Board of Direct Taxes said “the …

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Sucking it up: UK manufacturers look in vain for Sir James Dyson’s Brexit benefits
3 years, 8 months ago

Sucking it up: UK manufacturers look in vain for Sir James Dyson’s Brexit benefits

The Independent  

The Brexit-supporting manufacturing entrepreneur Sir James Dyson gave an interview this week in which he suggested the UK’s departure from the European Union’s single market and customs union on 31 December was already yielding benefits for British businesses. “We’ve got our freedom, we can make trade agreements with other countries outside Europe we can employ people from all around the …

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Bail To Unitech Promoters: Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi HC, CMM-Says 'Shocking Exercise Of Judicial Power, Breach Of Judicial Discipline'
3 years, 9 months ago

Bail To Unitech Promoters: Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi HC, CMM-Says 'Shocking Exercise Of Judicial Power, Breach Of Judicial Discipline'

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up Delhi High Court and a Chief Metropolitan Magistrate for going over its head in entertaining the bail applications of Unitech promoters Ajay and Sanjay Chandra, when the apex court had categorically denied them bail in August last year. "Prima facie, at this stage, we are of the view that the manner in which …

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ICICI Bank Q3 net profit rises 19% to ₹4,940 cr
3 years, 10 months ago

ICICI Bank Q3 net profit rises 19% to ₹4,940 cr

Live Mint  

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Saturday reported 19% increase in net profit at ₹4,940 crore for the quarter ending 31 December, 2020. Total income of country's second largest private sector lender by assets increased 3% to ₹24,416 crore as compared to ₹23,638 crore in year-ago period. Term deposits grew by 26% year-on-year at 31 December, 2020 The lender’s net …

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With Brexit done, it is now time for the whole country to move forward together
3 years, 11 months ago

With Brexit done, it is now time for the whole country to move forward together

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Simon Fisher Sellindge, …

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Centre extends ban on UK flights till 7 Jan, advises caution on New Year's eve; cases of new COVID-19 strain rise to 20
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre extends ban on UK flights till 7 Jan, advises caution on New Year's eve; cases of new COVID-19 strain rise to 20

Firstpost  

An expert panel met to consider the Emergency Use Authorisation requests of Pfizer, Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates. The Union health ministry has asked all states to keep a strict vigil on New Year’s celebrations that could be potential COVID-19 super-spreader events and to prevent crowding, reported news agency PTI. Punjab decided to …

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SSC JE Tentative Answer Key 2019 for Junior Engineer Examination released at ssc.nic.in
3 years, 11 months ago

SSC JE Tentative Answer Key 2019 for Junior Engineer Examination released at ssc.nic.in

Firstpost  

As per the Staff Selection Commission, representations received after 6 pm on 31 December will not be entertained by the commission. The answer keys for the Junior Engineer Examination 2019 have been released by the Staff Selection Commission on Sunday, 27 December, on its official website. As per the official notification, candidates need to login with their Examination Roll Number …

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Which countries have banned UK travellers? Full list
3 years, 11 months ago

Which countries have banned UK travellers? Full list

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Follow live: Latest travel updates as India and France join ban, leaving thousands stranded Albania Albania will suspend flights to …

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Eleven UK arrivals in Delhi found COVID-19 positive, health secy reviews status; Karnataka announces night curfew
4 years ago

Eleven UK arrivals in Delhi found COVID-19 positive, health secy reviews status; Karnataka announces night curfew

Firstpost  

The government had on Monday directed that all passengers coming from the UK on arrival at Indian airports should be tested main concerns over coronavirus strain spreading in Britain Ahead of the festive season, Karnataka on Wednesday became the second state after Maharashtra to announce night curfew amid concerns over a new mutation of the coronavirus which is spreading in …

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ITR 2019-20 filing last date till 31 December: Here's the list of documents and steps to file income tax returns online
4 years ago

ITR 2019-20 filing last date till 31 December: Here's the list of documents and steps to file income tax returns online

Firstpost  

With the ITR filing last date approaching closer, taxpayers, who are yet to file returns, should do it as early as possible to avoid any last-minute rush or error. The last date to file income tax return for the financial year 2019-2020 is 31 December 2020. As per a report by The Indian Express, to file income tax correctly, Form …

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India bans UK flights till 31 Dec
4 years ago

India bans UK flights till 31 Dec

Live Mint  

India has suspended flights to and from the UK till 31 December to prevent the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus that is considered to be 70% more infectious. Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan had also written to civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola, seeking suspension of flights to and from the UK during 22-31 December. Vistara and Air …

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Covid: Thousands stranded as 43 nations shut door on UK travellers
4 years ago

Covid: Thousands stranded as 43 nations shut door on UK travellers

Daily Mail  

Which countries have banned flights from the UK? Deaths are still stable, however, with today's fatality count being 7.3 per cent down on last week's 232; Britons could be facing a shortage of food over the festive period with the port chaos caused by France's Covid travel ban set to last until Christmas Eve and Emmanuel Macron insisting lorry drivers …

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Pt Birju Maharaj, Jatin Das among 27 artists asked to vacate govt-allotted accommodations by 31 December
4 years, 1 month ago

Pt Birju Maharaj, Jatin Das among 27 artists asked to vacate govt-allotted accommodations by 31 December

Firstpost  

Mohiniyattam dancer Bharati Shivaji said she was in “a state of shock” and yet to determine her “plan of action”. Leading artistes who have been asked to vacate their government allotted residences, including Padma Shri awardee Bharati Shivaji, on Monday said they were feeling “harassed”, “humiliated” and “pained” by the government’s treatment. In October this year, 27 eminent personalities, including …

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The UK’s transition out of the EU ends on 31 December: is your business ready?
4 years, 1 month ago

The UK’s transition out of the EU ends on 31 December: is your business ready?

The Independent  

New year, new era: on 1 January 2021, the UK begins a new chapter in its history. Ellis says, “We import over 1000 wines from over 200 like-minded family-owned wine producers with the majority based in Europe, many being friends with whom we have worked for many years.” Ellis Wines imported nearly three million bottles from Europe in 2019, representing …

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Delhi govt extends validity of vehicle-related documents till 31 Dec
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi govt extends validity of vehicle-related documents till 31 Dec

Live Mint  

Delhi government extended the validity of vehicle-related documents till 31 December, 2020 keeping in mind to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The documents include fitness, permit, driving license, or any other concerned documents which had expired on 1 February, 2020 or would expire by 31 December this year. "Taking into consideration the grim situation still continuing due to conditions for …

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Facebook's FarmVille game to discontinue in December 2020 after 11-year run
4 years, 2 months ago

Facebook's FarmVille game to discontinue in December 2020 after 11-year run

Firstpost  

After 17 November, the game will not be accepting any in-app payments and any refunds will not be processed during this time. FarmVille developers Zynga has revealed that the original game on Facebook is finally shutting down after 11 years on the social media platform. In a post on its help page, the developer wrote, “Following an incredible 11 years …

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