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December 3, 2019 2:31 PM

Not contemplating to stop circulation of Rs 2,000 notes: Govt

<span style="color: #222222;">The Government today clarified that it is not contemplating to stop the circulation of two thousand rupee notes.<br />''<br />''In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Minister of State...

December 3, 2019 2:30 PM

Around 19 lakh farmers registered under PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana: Centre

The Government today said around 19 lakh farmers have been registered under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana till November this year.<br />''<br />''In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the schem...

December 3, 2019 2:26 PM

Navy foiled 44 piracy attempts, apprehended 120 pirates: Navy Chief

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh, today said the Indian Navy thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates during its anti-piracy operations.<br />''<br />''Briefing media in New Delhi on the eve of Navy Day, Admiral Singh ass...

December 3, 2019 2:01 PM

Govt committed to inclusive society for Divyangjan: VP Naidu

<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has said the government is committed to building an inclusive society for the betterment of Divyangjan. He called upon all stakeholders to contribute to empowering this vulnerable section of society.&lt...

December 3, 2019 1:57 PM

DCW chief goes on indefinite strike against recent incidents of rape

<span style="color: #222222;">The Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women Swati Maliwal has begun an indefinite strike at Jantar Mantar in the national capital against recent incidents of rape.<br />''<br />''Talki...

December 3, 2019 1:50 PM

Govt open to further reforms, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the government is open to further reforms for making India a more attractive investment destination.<br />''<br />''Speaking at the India-Sweden Business Summit in New Delhi today, Ms Sitharaman said the gov...

December 3, 2019 1:48 PM

Mobile calls, internet charges become costlier by up to 50% from today

<span style="color: #222222;">Mobile calls and Internet charges rose by up to 50 per cent in the country from today, as private sector players announced their plans to raise tariffs.<br />''<br />''The hike announced las...

December 3, 2019 8:44 AM

NHRC seeks report from Centre, States on sexual harassment cases

<span style="color: #222222;">The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Centre, all States and Union Territories seeking reports on the Standard Operating Procedures, SOPs to deal with cases related to sexual violence against women and use of the ...

December 3, 2019 8:42 AM

Centre asks states to crack down on onion hoarders

<span style="color: #222222;">The Centre has asked the State Governments to crack down on traders hoarding onions, create buffer stocks and distribute imported edible bulb at a reasonable rate in order to provide relief to the common man from soaring prices.<br...

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