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Nitin Gadkari promises strict action in NHAI bribery case

July 12, 2017 19:23 IST

The bribes were 2-4 per cent of the contract price paid through fraudulent subcontractors, who provided no actual services and payments to them were meant to solely benefit the officials, it said. NHAI is probing the alleged payments.

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Representations against slaughter ban being examined, says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan

July 12, 2017 19:11 IST

"There was some unnecessary hue and cry being raised from different quarters. When the law was made, rules were notified and were put in public domain before that. Draft rules were put in public domain for a month," Union Minister Harsh Vardhan said.

Potato glut in UP with Adityanth’s arrival, says Minister Dara Singh Chauhan

July 12, 2017 19:03 IST

"Potato production increased with the arrival of Yogi government in the state," Singh said in reply to SP member Nitin Agarwal's question on potato production and storage facilities

What is the Tipraland movement that has brought life to a halt in Tripura?

July 12, 2017 18:48 IST

Tipraland movement: The IPTF, since Monday, has been blocking the Assam-Agartala national highway (NH-8), the State's only link to the rest of the country, and the railway network in West Tripura district's Khamthingbari.

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Supreme Court raps ECI for ‘unclear’ stand on barring convicted lawmakers

July 12, 2017 18:48 IST

The Election Commission of India affidavit said it was in favour of setting up special courts to decide the criminal cases related to people's representatives, public servants and members of judiciary, in accordance with the spirit of Constitution.

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Ensure all traders register under GST by Aug 15: PM Narendra Modi to Chief Secretaries

July 12, 2017 18:44 IST

Modi asked the CPWD to encourage all vendors to come aboard the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, the PMO said

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Narada sting case: TMC MP Sougata Roy fails to appear before CBI

July 12, 2017 18:41 IST

CBI sources said that Roy was summoned to appear to explain his involvement in the alleged Narada tapes where he was purpotedly shown accepting money from a businessman in the sting operation.

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Amarnath yatra: 2 pilgrims die of cardiac arrest, toll reaches 18

July 12, 2017 18:37 IST

The 40-day pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the mountainous region of south Kashmir started on June 29 from the twin routes of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Baltal in Ganderbal district.

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US laptop ban lifted in Egypt, MoroccoSubscriber Only

July 12, 2017 18:37 IST

EgyptAir said late Tuesday that the United States had also lifted the ban for the carrier's flights to New York from Wednesday. The ban remains in place for Saudi Arabia's two main international airports in Riyadh and Jeddah.

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President Pranab Mukherjee to go ‘home’ for two days

July 12, 2017 18:31 IST

President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate a rural football tournament and distribute LPG connections, said an officials. His son Abhijit Mukherjee won the Jangipur constituency twice after his father became president in 2012.

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Enforce security plans vigorously: Government tells Jammu and Kashmir forces

July 12, 2017 18:30 IST

Two central ministers - Jitendra Singh and Hansraj Ahir, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, and CRPF DGP R R Bhatnagar have visited the Kashmir Valley in last two days. The instructions have been given to forces engaged in anti-militancy operations.

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7.28 crore people have become self-employed under Centre’s Mudra loan scheme: Amit Shah

July 12, 2017 18:22 IST

Taking a swipe at previous governments, Shah said many prime ministers who spoke about development and the poor had come and gone but it was left to Modi to build toilets, open bank accounts and provide the poor other basic facilities.

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Lion walks out of its enclosure at Rajkot zooSubscriber Only

July 12, 2017 18:18 IST

Sources said that Harivash, the three-year-old male lion escaped from its enclosure located in the heart of the park at around 8:30 am. Located on the eastern outskirts of the city, Pradyuman Park is one of the best zoos in the state and is also a breeding centre of captive Asiatic lions.

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Supreme Court exempts Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman-Nicobar from liquor ban ruling

July 12, 2017 18:14 IST

The Supreme Court relaxed the cap while noting that almost half the state revenue of Arunachal Pradesh came from the sale of liquor and 916 out of a total of 1011 shops have been affected by the 500 metre cap.

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DMK opposes entrance exam for recruitment in lower judiciary

July 12, 2017 18:14 IST

Secretary in-charge of justice in the union law ministry had written to the Supreme Court suggesting recruitment of district level judges on the basis of an all-India examination, the DMK leader pointed out.

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Amarnath attack response shows no one can kill Kashmiriyat: J-K CM

July 12, 2017 18:07 IST

"The attack on Amarnath pilgrims was an attack on our brotherhood and Kashmiriyat. It has been condemned unequivocally by people from all shades of opinion in Kashmir," Mehbooba said

Opposition voices concern over Azamgarh hooch deaths in UP Assembly

July 12, 2017 17:59 IST

Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) Ajay Singh Lallu said that those dealing in illicit liquor often enjoyed political patronage and should be dealt sternly. He urged the government to announce financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the family members of the deceased.

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Tamil Nadu has succeeded in getting many issues on GST redressed, says minister

July 12, 2017 17:55 IST

Further, the state has voiced its concerns on many aspects during the 18 meetings of the GST Council, he said, adding "as a result, it (TN) has succeeded in getting many of the issues redressed to its satisfaction.

Cabinet approves creation of directors’ post for three new AIIMS

July 12, 2017 17:53 IST

The posts will be immediately filled up following due procedure, an official statement said. The Union Finance Minister in his Budget speech for the year 2014-15 had announced setting up of four new AIIMS in Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.