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December 18, 2019 1:13 PM

Government takes several initiatives for women's safety

<span style="color: #222222;">The government has taken several initiatives for the safety of women. The Criminal Law was amended last year to prescribe more stringent penal provisions, including death penalty for rape of a girl below the age of 12 years.<br /&a...

December 18, 2019 12:53 PM

Over 1,000 fast track courts to be set up for rape cases

<span style="color: #222222;">The Government is setting up over 1000 fast track special courts for expeditious trial and disposal of rape cases, including that of minors. The scheme will cost 767.25 crore rupees to the Centre and States.<br />'&apos...

December 18, 2019 11:53 AM

India, US to hold 2 plus 2 ministerial dialogue in Washington today

India and US will today hold 22 ministerial dialogue in Washington where two countries are likely to exchange views on regional and global issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian side, while Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary o...

December 18, 2019 11:49 AM

Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passes away in Pune at 92

<span style="color: #222222;">Veteran actor Shriram Lagoo passed away in Pune last night. The 92-year old actor died due to age-related ailments. Lagoo played important role in the growth of theatre movement in Maharashtra in the post-Independence era.<br /&amp...

December 18, 2019 8:36 AM

CBSE announces dates for tenth, 12th board exams

<span style="color: #222222;">Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the exam date sheet for next year's annual exams. The Board has announced that the examination of the ongoing session will begin on 15th February. The CBSE conducts board exam...

December 18, 2019 8:36 AM

GEM launches national outreach programme 'GeM Samvaad'

<span style="color: #222222;">Government e-commerce portal GeM has launched a national outreach programme, GeM Samvaad, to bring on-board more local sellers. The outreach programme will take place with stakeholders across the country and with local sellers to facilita...

December 18, 2019 8:10 AM

Home Minister Amit Shah rules out withdrawal of Citizenship Amendment Act

Home Minister Amit Shah has ruled out withdrawal of Citizenship Amendment Act amidst opposition by various political parties and groups. In an interview to a private TV channel, the Home Minister reiterated that there will not be any injustice to any citizen of India. Mr Shah accused the Opposition ...

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