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Blacken faces of ministers who don’t ensure development, says UP minister Rajendra Singh
July 3, 2017 16:21 IST
The BJP minister also claimed that 15 days ago MLAs Dheeraj Ojha (BJP), Sangam Lal (Apna Dal-S) and RK Verma (BJP) had come to the village and ensured development in the area within a fortnight. He urged the people to take a stand in case the promise is not delivered.
Madras HC dismisses plea against women protestors
July 3, 2017 16:20 IST
A division bench of Justice K K Sasidharan and Justice G R Swaminathan said, "All know the fact as to who is running the TASMAC shops and the government has submitted that action is being taken against those who damaged the shops."
Hope PM Modi leads global fight against climate change: Ban Ki-moon
July 3, 2017 16:15 IST
Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon praised PM Modi's efforts towards fighting climate change as well as commitment towards the Paris Agreement, in a television interview. He also lauded the PM's leadership and him spearheading the International Solar Alliance.
Situation at Kathiramangalam village calm now: Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami
July 3, 2017 15:59 IST
"Not heeding to the pleas of the District Revenue Officer and police officials, they "set on fire" hay and some other material lying on the road near a gas pipe well," the chief minister said
In Surat now: A pink auto service by women, for women
July 3, 2017 16:01 IST
The civic body has trained and helped these women drivers to get loans from banks to procure their own autorickshaws to earn a living. The 15 women beginning work presently is expected to earn a minimum amount of Rs 18,000 per month.
Ram Madhav says neo-colonialism a possibility in Indian Ocean region
July 3, 2017 15:48 IST
"Geopolitics in the Indian Ocean region makes the possibility of neo-colonialism a reality with countries trying to dominate others through money, market and through military," Ram Madhav said. "Trade and tyranny co-exist in the backyard of many countries in the region," he added.
PM Narendra Modi’s Israel visit: Here’s the schedule of his three-day trip
July 3, 2017 15:52 IST
PM Narendra Modi's Israel visit: "This is a very significant step in strengthening relations between the two countries," Netanyahu said. Prior to this, Modi and Netanyahu have met twice on the sidelines of UN events.
China dismisses Arun Jaitley’s remarks over 1962 conflict
July 4, 2017 16:05 IST
"I would like the Indian side to respect the 1890 treaty immediately and pull back the border troops which have crossed into Chinese territory back to the Indian side of the boundary. China will take all necessary measures to safeguard its territorial sovereignty," Geng Shuang warned.
SC seeks reply from states over PIL on National Witness Protection Programme
July 3, 2017 15:23 IST
The four petitioners who have filed the plea are - Mahinder Chawla, a witness in a rape case allegedly involving Asaram; Naresh Gupta, the father of a murdered witness; Karamvir Singh, the father of a child rape victim and Narender Yadav, a journalist who allegedly escaped a murder attempt
Fertiliser companies get to print MRP with new GST on unsold stock
July 3, 2017 14:48 IST
The companies have been asked to declare revised MRP by way of stamping or putting sticker or online printing, as the case may be, after complying with some conditions
SC grants last chance to Maharashtra govt to remove Haji Ali encroachments, deadline two weeks
July 3, 2017 14:55 IST
Supreme Court told the deputy collector of Colaba zone of south Mumbai that serious action will be taken if its order for removing encroachments is not complied within two weeks from today. In April, the court granted time till May 8 to complete the job of removal.
China terms India’s actions at Sikkim border as ‘betrayal’, counters Arun Jaitley’s remarks
July 3, 2017 17:59 IST
On July 2, the Indian Army rushed additional troops to the area to engage the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in a "non-combative mode". This was in response to the Chinese transgression in Doklam where the PLA destroyed two Indian Army forward bunkers
Indian Railways to announce 360-day advance rail booking period for foreigners
July 3, 2017 14:43 IST
Foreigners are also not allowed to book tickets in Suvidha trains that cater to last minute travel planners. The aim is to provide adequate time to foreigners and NRIs to plan their holidays well in advance, said a senior Railway Ministry official.
Delhi High Court grants parole to Ajay Chautala to appear in PG exams
July 3, 2017 14:32 IST
The Supreme Court had on August 3 last year dismissed the appeals of Chautala and his father O P Chautala challenging the high court verdict upholding their conviction and sentence of 10 years awarded by a trial court in JBT teachers recruitment scam case.
UP minister suspends dharna against Ghazipur DM after meeting with CM Yogi Adityanath
July 3, 2017 14:32 IST
The minister had earlier announced that he will sit on a 'dharna' in Ghazipur to protest against the Ghazipur DM Sanjay Kumar Khatri
Torrential rains in Arunachal Pradesh cause massive landslides, floods
July 3, 2017 14:28 IST
The road between Itanagar and Naharlagun has been blocked due to a massive landslide. In East Siang District, the Siang River crossed the danger mark last night measuring at 153.98 meters, threatening Pasighat.
Telangana techie, celebrating birthday, killed in road accident in US
July 3, 2017 14:25 IST
Pothnak Pradeep, his wife Kathika and their friends had driven to the lake to celebrate his birthday and were returning when the car reportedly lost control, flipped over and fell into a ravine. Four others, including his wife, were injured in the incident.
Boldness required to drive change, says PM Narendra Modi
July 3, 2017 14:24 IST
The prime minister said a fragmented administrative arrangement does not allow the collective capabilities of officers to deliver to the optimum level. Dynamic change is needed to transform the system, he said.
Normalcy in Srinagar, restrictions lifted
July 3, 2017 14:21 IST
Authorities had imposed restrictions in five police station areas of the city on Friday as a precautionary measure to thwart protests by separatist groups against the US decision to declare Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a "global terrorist".
Gutkha scam: DMK stages walkout in Tamil Nadu Assembly
July 3, 2017 14:12 IST
The issue had surfaced recently after a media report claimed that the IT department had seized documents detailing alleged payment of bribes during a search of premises of a gutkha manufacturer last year.
Rahul Gandhi terms ‘disability tax’ under GST insensitive, demands its rollback
July 3, 2017 14:09 IST
As per rates approved by the GST council, 18 per cent tax has been imposed on Braille typewriters, 12 per cent on Braille paper, five per cent on carriages for the disabled, wheelchairs and assistive devices, and 12 per cent on hearing aids.
UP government departments not keen on opening Twitter accounts
July 3, 2017 14:03 IST
With a view to making communication more effective, improving redressal of complaints and highlighting the work being done, all government departments in Uttar Pradesh were directed on June 7 to open Twitter accounts within a week.
One arrested for sexually harassing teenage girl at orphanage in Hyderabad
July 3, 2017 13:17 IST
Following the complaint, a case under section 354A (sexual harassment) of the IPC and under relevant sections of POCSO Act was booked against Madhav and he was arrested. He is being produced before a local court today, the official said.
New drinking water supply scheme to be launched: Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy
July 3, 2017 13:32 IST
Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said the government would utilise the remaining amount for laying underground drainage pipeline and also for augmenting water supply in other three regions of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam in the next phase.
SC allows 26-week pregnant woman to go for abortion
July 3, 2017 13:25 IST
Earlier on June 23, the SC bench had constituted a medical board of seven doctors from SSKM hospital in Kolkata to look into the matter.
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