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January 15, 2019 9:28 AM

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in investigation of Koregaon-Bhima case

The Supreme Court today refused to quash Pune Police's FIR against civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde for his alleged role in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima violence and for his alleged Maoist links. The apex court also refused to interfere with the ongoing investigation in the case.&...

January 15, 2019 9:21 AM

SC issues notice to Centre against order allowing agencies to monitor computers

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Ashok Bhushan and S K Kaul yesterday sought the...

January 15, 2019 8:48 AM

Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities of Pakistan: Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said Kashmir is still a challenge due to destabilising activities of Pakistan. Talking to media persons at the SSB sector headquarters in Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh yesterday, Mr Singh said security forces are tackling well the terrorists pushed into India by Pakistan...

January 15, 2019 8:38 AM

President, Vice President and PM greet people on occasion of Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu and Pongal

President, Vice President and Prime Minister have greeted the people on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, Uttarayan, Bhogali Bihu and Pongal. In a tweet, Presidnet Ram Nath Kovind hoped that the festivals will bring happiness, peace and prosperity in the lives of people.<br />'&apo...

January 15, 2019 8:08 AM

PM Modi greets soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families on occasion of Army Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families on the occasion of Army Day. In a tweet, he said, the countrymen are proud of the determination and sacrifice the soldiers. Mr Modi said, he bows to their indomitable courage and bravery.&nbsp; &n...

January 15, 2019 8:06 AM

President Kovind extends his greetings on occasion of Kumbh Mela

President Ram Nath Kovind has extended his greetings to fellow citizens and pilgrims from across the world on the occasion of Kumbh Mela. In a tweet, Mr Kovind said, the Kumbh is an important part of Indian spiritual and cultural heritage. He also appreciated the efforts of the Centre and Uttar Prad...

January 14, 2019 9:10 PM

10% reservation for economically weak in general category comes into force

The Act providing 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and educational institutions to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) among upper caste came into effect from today. The government notified 14th January as the date on which the provisions of Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019 will be ...

January 14, 2019 9:00 PM

Jaideep Govind appointed Secretary General, NHRC

<div>Senior IAS officer Jaideep Govind has been appointed the Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission. A release by NHRC today said that prior to joining the Commission, he was posted as Special Secretary and Financial Adviser in the Ministries of Rural Development, Panch...

January 14, 2019 7:58 PM

Rajnath Singh to call meeting of North East Chief Ministers

<div>The Centre will soon call a&nbsp; meeting of the&nbsp; Chief Ministers of the North-Eastern States to discuss safeguards required to protect the region's cultural and linguistic identity. A delegation led by&nbsp; Assam Chief Minister&nbsp; Sar...

January 14, 2019 7:45 PM

Defence Minister visits Andaman Nicobar Command

Defence Minister Niramala Sitharaman, who is on a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Command, visited Campbell Bay today and reviewed the operational readiness of the Command. The Defence Minister witnessed an operational exercise involving all the forces of the Command off Campbell Bay in Great N...

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