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London: Dr. Mohamed Muizzu of the opposition PPM PNC coalition has won the Presidential elections in Maldives. In the provisional results, Dr. Muizzu was shown to have polled over 53 per cent of the votes. As per the laws, at least 50% vote is necessary for a candidate to emerge victorious. The provisional results of Yesterday’s elections tallied by various media outlets in the archipelago nation of Maldives showed Dr. Muizzu winning the popular vote. Ibrahim Mohammed Solih of the ruling MDP increased his support from…

New Delhi: The Union government has extended the tenure of Nitin Gupta, the incumbent chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), till June 30, 2024. A notification in this regard was issued today. The nine-month extension for Gupta came on the day when he was scheduled to retire and demit office. As per the Centre's notification, his service period has been extended “on a contract basis". The government order said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the reappointment of Gupta…

New Delhi: The Army Training Command is celebrating its 33rd Raising Day today. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC Lt Gen SS Mahal has extended his heartfelt felicitations to All Ranks, Civilians & Families of the command on the occasion. Raised on 1st October 1991 in Mhow (Madhya Pradesh), the Command was shifted to its present location at Shimla in March 1993. The Army Training Command provides training support to the Indian Army in all its facets, enabling the Army to execute its role and tasks…

New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, Ministry of Finance, in association with the Ministry of External Affairs organised an event in New Delhi yesterday for ambassadors and delegates from Contracting Parties to the Convention on International Transport of Goods Under Cover of TIR Carnets (TIR Convention, 1975) to canvass support for India’s candidature for TIR Executive Board (TIRExB), elections for which are scheduled to be held during the 81st session of the TIR Administrative Committee on…

Bhopal: Indian Air Force (IAF) held today a fascinating aerial display at Bhopal as a prelude to its 91st anniversary on 08 Oct 23. In today’s display IAF showcased its power, while also motivating the youth to choose the IAF as a career. The residents of Bhopal witnessed the mega air display by the Indian Air Force over the picturesque Bhojtal lake. Nearly 50 aircraft, airborne from various air bases near and far, participated in the display. The Hon'ble Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel…

Srinagar: In yet another remarkable accomplishment, achieved during the ongoing ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign, the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has declared all its 6650 villages across 285 blocks in 20 Districts as ODF Plus Model. The achievement of ODF Plus Model for all villages in the UT is a significant milestone as it goes beyond constructing and use of toilets towards cleanliness by managing Grey water and Solid Waste in each village. For a village to achieve the status of ODF plus Model, it is required to…

New Delhi: Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan took over as the 28th Director General Border Roads (DGBR) on Saturday. He assumed the charge following the superannuation of Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry. Prior to his appointment as the DGBR, the General Officer was holding the appointment of Commandant, College of Military Engineering, Pune. Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla and Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers in 1987. He has participated in…