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Kejriwal holds discussions with Punjab MLAs
Chandigarh, Aug 1 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had a discussion with the Punjab MLAs on ways to make the state prosperous and strengthening the nationwide farmers’ movement.
The…
Delhi Metro’s Grey Line extn, Trilokpuri of Pink Line to open on Aug 6
New Delhi, Aug 2 (UNI) The Najafgarh-Dhansa Bus Stand extension of Grey Line of the Delhi Metro and the Trilokpuri section of Pink Line between the Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake stations will be inaugurated on August 6,…
A hotline was established on Sunday between the Indian Army & PLA
New Delhi, Aug 1 (UNI) A hotline was established on Sunday between the Indian Army in Kongra La, North Sikkim and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Khamba Dzong in the Tibetan Autonomous Region to further the spirit of trust and…
CIDCO announces 50 per cent concession to Marathi medium schools
Thane, Aug 1 (UNI) In a bid to promote the Marathi medium schools in Maharashtra, the CIDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) has announced 50 per cent concession to the Marathi medium schools.
The Marathi medium schools in…
CBI to probe death of judge in Dhanbad hit-and-run
A day after the Supreme Court observed that the death of a Dhanbad judge had “wider ramifications” on the independence of the judiciary, Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday recommended a CBI inquiry into the alleged…
Road collapses during massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh
In a horrifying video that surfaced on social media, a massive landslide can be seen in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. A long section of the road is seen crumpling, being carried away by the debris from the mountainside.
64 per cent of promises made in election manifesto fulfilled: Rajasthan CM
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday said that so far, 64 per cent of the promises made in the 2018 assembly election manifesto have been fulfilled.
In a review meeting with Congress manifesto committee chairman…
Terrorist arrested as NIA raids 15 locations in Jammu and Kashmir
JAMMU: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Saturday arrested a terrorist as it carried out raids at 15 locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with two terror-related cases, officials said.
The raids were carried out in…
Haryana to reduce power tariff by 37 paise a unit
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Saturday announced reducing power tariff by 37 paise per unit for electricity consumers in the state. An announcement in this regard was made by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
With this move,…
PM Modi to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch e-RUPI, a person and purpose specific digital payment solution, on Monday via video conferencing, his office said.
Underlining that Modi has always championed digital initiatives, the…
First Zika virus case found in India, officials say no need to panic
The first-ever Zika virus infection case in Maharashtra has been reported from Pune district, a health department statement said on Saturday.
The woman patient has recovered completely, it said. "She and her family members do not have…
Triple Talaq: Govt protected democratic rights of Muslim women by banning it
New Delhi, Jul 31 (UNI) The Government has protected constitutional, fundamental and democratic rights of the Muslim women of the country by bringing the law against the Triple Talaq, Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said…
Bill to help MSMEs monetise their receivables passed in Rajya Sabha amid ruckus
New Delhi, July 29 (UNI) Amid non-stop sloganeering by members of the Opposition parties, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Bill seeking to help MSMEs by broadening the scope of entities undertaking factoring.
Moving the Factoring…
Deadlock over Pegasus snooping continues; 2 Bills introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) After the introduction of two Bills--The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 and The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021,…
How long can govt duck, hide: Chidambaram
As reports came out that France’s national cyber-security agency has confirmed the presence of Pegasus spyware on the phones of two journalists, the Congress Friday mounted a fresh offensive against the government with senior leader P…
300 Indian map bundles seized in China
Beizing, NewsonRadar Bureau, July 30: Chinese customs officials seized 300 sealed consignments of Indian and world maps showing Arunachal as part of India.
As part of its mis-information strategy inside their land, Chinese have…
Nirmala brings Bill in LS to pare govt stake in general insurers
Amid Opposition protests over the Pegasus issue, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha that would pave the way for the government to divest its stake in general insurance firms. Opposition members…
Gujarat govt to pay 3 months’ DA arrears to employees
The Gujarat government on Friday declared to pay three months’ arrears of dearness allowance (DA) to its more than 9.61 lakh employees and pensioners in the salary of August.
An official release said that payment of the arrears will cost…
JD(U) emergency meet today, new chief likely
Party sources told The Indian Express that the names of Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, JD(U)’s parliamentary board chairman Upendra Kushwaha and of spokesperson K C Tyagi are in contention for the post of national…
Maken ends Rajasthan visit, Gehlot says he is guardian of Cong MLAs
Amidst the chatter about an impending expansion of the Cabinet in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has underlined that he remains the “guardian” of the Congress MLAs, and would continue to fulfill that role.
Gehlot said this at an…
