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Need to scale up efforts to meet ‘Clean India’ target: Harsh Vardhan
August 30, 2016 10:17 IST
The Science and Technology Minister was speaking at the first summit of Global Interfaith Wash Alliance (GIWA) in Leh on Monday.
In US, Manohar Parrikar hits out at Pakistan, says Modi govt ‘pro-active’ in curbing violence in Valley
August 30, 2016 14:44 IST
Kashmir unrest: Parrikar alleged that "forces from across the border" are trying to spread violence in the Valley.
We should take lesson from Usain Bolt and not pass comments: NCP on Udit Raj
August 30, 2016 09:42 IST
NCP leader Majeed Memon said that normally the BJP is anti-beef and has allegedly brutalized people in this regard, so how out of the blue, a saffron leader is making such statement.
Narendra Modi to inaugurate irrigation project worth Rs 12000 cr in Gujarat
August 30, 2016 09:42 IST
The project was announced in 2012 when Narendra Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat
Indian-origin software industry veteran Ajei Gopal named CEO of US firm
August 30, 2016 09:13 IST
Ajei Gopal, 54 will become the CEO of Pennsylvania-based ANSYS with effect from January 1 next year.
SP supports Udit Raj’s beef statement, says he is under pressure from BJP
August 30, 2016 09:01 IST
“I agree with Udit Raj. On one hand, he is in the BJP and on the other hand, he is being disturbed by atrocities committed against Dalits," said SP leader Abu Azmi.
US Air Force optimistic about defence cooperation with India
August 30, 2016 07:54 IST
"We are excited about our part of the Defence Technology Trade Initiative (DTTI)," said Deborah Lee James, Secretary of the United States Air Force.
India’s designation as major defence partner deepens ties with US: Ashton Carter
August 30, 2016 07:38 IST
In June when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited US and met President Barack Obama, the country had designated India as a 'major defence partner'.
Countering terrorism an important shared objective by India and US: Parrikar
August 30, 2016 06:59 IST
Manohar Parrikar also appreciated American support in India's efforts to eliminate extremism in its neighbourhood.
India will eventually ink other agreements pushed by US: Manohar Parrikar
August 30, 2016 06:14 IST
The Defence Minister indicated that India is not in a hurry to sign two other foundational agreements which America has been pushing for the past several years.
MHA wants real-time monitoring of NGOs’ foreign fundsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 05:47 IST
According to MHA officials, some banks currently update their intranet systems with transaction details of these accounts only once in 24 hours.
Thanks to ‘wrong’ govt ad, Faridkot man, wife to finally get old age pensionSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 05:28 IST
It is learnt the officers of the department themselves filled Shaila Singh’s and his wife ‘s pension forms.
Ginni Mahi, the 17-year-old Dalit voice from Punjab, is making wavesSubscriber Only
October 10, 2016 18:18 IST
At a time when the flogging of Dalit youths in Una has triggered protests, Ginni Mahi, 17 years old, is raising her voice and asserting her identity in songs that are finding resonance across the country.
Sucha Singh Chhotepur ouster: Fearing split, AAP in damage control mode
August 30, 2016 05:22 IST
The effort appears to have been partly successful, with AAP spokesperson Sukhpal Singh Khaira, who supported Chhotepur at a press conference yesterday, issuing a statement Monday that his words had been “misconstrued”.
Haryana Assembly ratifies GST Bill
August 30, 2016 05:15 IST
A motion to this effect was moved by Haryana Finance Minister Capt Abhimanyu.
New Delhi will keep Islamabad out of BRICS regional meetSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 18:05 IST
India will also raise the issue of terrorism with the international community at the G-20 summit in China next week, followed by the NAM summit in Venezuela and the UNGA in September-end.
Opposition leaders sounded out, all-party team heads to the Valley next week, led by Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 12:10 IST
“The delegation is expected to visit Srinagar and Jammu on September 4, 5 and 6, and meet all those who are interested in restoring peace in the Valley,” a government source said Monday.
Gang loots Rs 13.74 lakh from Saharanpur bank, kills guard
August 30, 2016 05:07 IST
The Station Officer (SO) of Sadar Bazaar police station, the in-charge of Civil Lines police outpost and two constables who were on patrol duty in the area were suspended for dereliction of duty.
Kashmir: Non-lethal options to pellets were cleared in 2012 but file gathers dustSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 14:45 IST
On Monday, a Central government panel set up by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had recommended a list of less-lethal equipment that police can use as a first line of defence before firing No.9 lead pellets from 12 gauge pump-action shotguns
UP 2017 polls: Mohan Bhagwat tells workers to focus on Dalit upliftmentSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 04:59 IST
Samajik samrasta is a campaign undertaken by the RSS to bring Dalits and deprived sections of society into the mainstream and end discrimination.
Bureaucrat held in graft case: CBI opposes Bansal’s bail, court to pronounce order today
August 30, 2016 04:59 IST
Opposing the bail plea, the lawyer for the CBI said Bansal was a senior officer and could tamper with evidence.
Maharashtra distances itself from beef-ban monitors, facts don’tSubscriber Only
January 27, 2017 14:57 IST
The Indian Express had reported on August 22 that following this call, 2,371 applications were awaiting scrutiny by the High Court-appointed committee to Monitor Animal Welfare Laws.
Not in talks with any party for pre-poll alliance: Ajit Singh
August 30, 2016 04:54 IST
Singh had met SP president Mulayam Singh Yadav and party in-charge Shivpal Singh Yadav in New Delhi in May.
Flood in Varanasi forces Akhilesh Yadav to abandon plan to throw open part of Varuna corridor in AugustSubscriber Only
August 30, 2016 04:47 IST
Machines and equipment being used in the project are also nearly under water.
‘Marital rape’ of girls under 18 not criminalised due to social realities: Home ministry to Delhi HC
August 30, 2016 04:46 IST
The MHA affidavit also stated that the issue of criminalising marital rape was being heard before a Supreme Court bench, where a PIL has been filed to strike down exception 2 to section 375.
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