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Aravallis: NGT refuses to stay Haryana government’s order on chopping of trees for real estate project
July 3, 2017 22:25 IST
The tribunal asked the Manohar Lal Khattar government, Bharti Land Limited and Ajay Enterprises to file their reply in the case by Tuesday and posted the matter for hearing on July 5.
Tolerance is in India’s DNA, lynching cases ‘criminal’ and not ‘communal’: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
July 3, 2017 21:38 IST
Emphasising on the Modi government's commitment of inclusive growth, the minister added, "We are committed to ensure the agenda of destruction does not dominate the agenda of development." He said, "Tolerance is in the DNA of our country and its culture. Intolerance is unacceptable to each section of the society."
22 states abolish check posts after GST rollout
July 3, 2017 21:33 IST
Eight states, including Assam, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and some north-eastern states, are also in the process of abolishing check posts, a finance ministry statement said
Only 16 percent infiltration bids succeeded in Jammu and Kashmir: Union Home Ministry
July 3, 2017 21:31 IST
In 2014, 222 terrorists tried to enter the country, but only 65 could do it and in 2015, 121 ultras attempted but 33 of them were successful, Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Gangaram Ahir had said.
Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile successfully test fired
July 3, 2017 21:25 IST
This was the second developmental trial of the state-of-the-art missile with an aerial target. The missile has been developed by the DRDO and other establishments. The first test launch of the missile was conducted on June 4, 2017 from the same base.
Rains drench Himachal for fourth consecutive day
July 3, 2017 21:22 IST
The weatherman predicted moderate to heavy rains and thundershowers in the mid and lower hills and snow and rain in the higher reaches for the next six days up to July 9
Telangana minister discusses bidi workers issue with Bandaru Dattatreya
July 3, 2017 21:18 IST
Union Labour and Employment Minister Bandaru Dattatreya, who hails from Telangana, on Sunady had said that he would take up the imposition of GST on bidi sector with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in order to address the concerns of tobacco farmers.
National Conference attacks Mehbooba Mufti govt over GST
July 3, 2017 21:17 IST
The issue, along with various political matters, was discussed at a meeting of the NC's core group, the highest decision-making body of the party, here which was chaired by party president Farooq Abdullah.
Indian national held with banned drugs in Nepal
July 3, 2017 21:13 IST
Phool Mohammad Ansari, 19, was arrested as he travelled to the Nepalese capital Kathmandu from the border town of Birgunj
Vehicles set afire, Internet suspended as Gorkha agitation enters 19th day
July 3, 2017 21:12 IST
"The Central government should look into this issue of gross human rights violation," GJM leader Binay Tamang asserted. Meanwhile, the West Bengal State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued a summon to GJM supremo Bimal Gurung for violation of child rights
Nagaland declared as ‘disturbed area’ under AFSPA for 6 more months
July 3, 2017 21:00 IST
"Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, the central government hereby declares that whole of the said state to be a 'disturbed area' for a period of six months with effect from 30th June, 2017 for the purpose of that Act," Satyendra Garg said
Sikkim row part of India’s attempt to impress Donald Trump, says Chinese media
July 3, 2017 20:58 IST
In addition, the Indian government has started an anti-dumping probe into Chinese products, the article said, adding the Modi administration sought US support at the cost of China-India ties and has taken a lead in containing China's rise.
Indian Jews in Israel all geared up to welcome PM Modi in Tel AvivSubscriber Only
July 4, 2017 18:11 IST
For the Indian Jewish community based in Israel, the visit of the first ever Indian PM to Israel means more than just business. They are looking forward to PM Modi's talks to encourage trade and dialogue between the two countries who received their independence a year apart from each other.
Haryana govt to organise seminars to clear doubts on GST
July 3, 2017 20:49 IST
These seminars would be attended by representatives of manufacturing associations, traders, chartered accountants, 34 empanelled service providers and elected representatives of respective areas
Court denies bail to two businessmen in bank fraud case
July 3, 2017 20:43 IST
Special CBI judge Virender Kumar Goyal dismissed the bail applications of Sumit Singla and Vikas Singla, directors of a Delhi-based firm M/s Raksha Global Steel Private Ltd.
Two minor girls die in flood, landslide in Assam; Brahmaputra above red markSubscriber Only
July 3, 2017 20:41 IST
The state of Assam has been ravaged by floods with the Brahmaputra flowing above the danger mark. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has put the number of people affected by floods at 3.55 lakh across 13 districts.
CBI examines two Army officers in transfer racket case
July 3, 2017 20:38 IST
The statements of Hyderabad-based army officer Purshottam and Bengaluru-based barracks and stores officer S Subhas were recorded by the agency, CBI sources said
TMC to dissociate from Tripura MLAs who support Ram Nath Kovind
July 3, 2017 20:34 IST
Trinamool Congress legislators in Tripura decided to vote in favour of Kovind instead of Kumar saying that they would not like to vote for someone who is supported by the CPI-M.
CPM worker attacked in Kerala
July 3, 2017 20:31 IST
Earlier this year, an RSS activist who was accused of killing a CPM worker was allegedly hacked to death by CPM men.
Union Home Ministry appoints three nominated MLAs
July 3, 2017 20:22 IST
In the present 30 memberAssembly the ruling Congress has 15 members while its alliance partner the DMK has two. On the opposition block the AINRC has eight members and the AIADMK has four legislators. There is one Independent member.
Two fishermen feared drowned in Mumbai
July 3, 2017 20:16 IST
"We got information at around 8.30 am that a small fishing boat carrying two persons had sunk," a police officer from DB Marg police station said
College student arrested for ‘hacking’ WhatsApp accounts
July 3, 2017 20:15 IST
The cyber crime wing of Nashik police had registered a case under section 66-C (identity theft) of Information Technology Act on June 28 against an unknown person after receiving several complaints of hacking of WhatsApp accounts from the city.
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley congratulates DRDO on successful missile test
July 3, 2017 20:12 IST
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley complimented the DRDO and said the successful test firing. "The indigenously built Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air (QRSAM) missile, which has a capability of engaging multiple targets, was test-fired from a test range along the Odisha coast.
Met department forecasts more rains in Bihar till Wednesday
July 3, 2017 20:07 IST
According to a recent weather forecast by the Patna Meteorological Centre on Monday, major cities of Bihar such as Patna, Bhagalpur, Purnea are expected to witness moderate rainfall on Tuesday, while Gaya may witness heavy rains.
Waste disposal: NGT issues warrants agst 12 Agra civic bodies
July 3, 2017 20:04 IST
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the civic bodies to be present before it on August 5
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