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August 1, 2019 2:12 PM

NC delegation calls on PM to discuss situation in J&K

A National Conference delegation led by former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss the situation in the State. <br />''<br />''Farooq Abdullah's son Omar Abdullah, ...

August 1, 2019 12:45 PM

Rural India set to become ODF by October 2

<span style="color: #222222;">Rural India is poised to become Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2nd October this year due to the successful implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). <br />''<br />''The r...

August 1, 2019 11:39 AM

EAM S Jaishankar meets Thai, New Zealand counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Thai and New Zealand counterparts in Bangkok this morning. <br />''<br />''Dr Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Thailand to attend key ministerial meetings of the regional forums of ASEAN, Mekong Ganga C...

August 1, 2019 8:59 AM

President Kovind gives assent to Triple Talaq Bill

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod to the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 that abolishes the practice of instant Triple Talaq. <br />''<br />''The law comes into force retrospectively from 19th September...

August 1, 2019 8:57 AM

India became fifth largest investor in Africa: President Kovind

<span style="color: #222222;">President Ramnath Kovind said that trade and investment ties between India and Africa are growing. <br />''<br />''India has become the fifth largest investor in Africa with cum...

August 1, 2019 8:49 AM

July ended with above-normal rainfall, says IMD

<span style="color: #222222;">India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that July ended with above-normal rainfall, bringing much-needed relief to several parts of the country and bringing down the overall deficiency to minus nine per cent. <b...

August 1, 2019 8:46 AM

Lok Sabha to become paperless from next session: Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced that the Lower House will become paperless from the next session. He said the move will save crores of rupees to the exchequer. <br />''<br />''During the Zero Hour, several members praised the Spea...

August 1, 2019 8:44 AM

Postal dept decides to convert India Post Payments Bank into SFB

<span style="color: #222222;">The Postal Department said it has decided to convert the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) into a small finance bank (SFB), enabling it to offer small loans to customers. <br />''<br />&apo...

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