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January 20, 2018 6:44 AM

Former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel to be next MP Governor

Former Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel will be the next Governor of Madhya Pradesh. Rashtrapati Bhavan announced her appointment in a tweet yesterday evening. Currently, Gujarat Governor OP Kohli is holding the additional charge of Madhya Pradesh Governor.

January 20, 2018 6:43 AM

IRDA to publish final reinsurance regulations by Feb end

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, IRDAI will publish the final reinsurance regulations by end of February. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, IRDAI Chairman TS Vijayan said the regulations will define the reinsurance business in India and the order of prefe...

January 20, 2018 6:43 AM

Delhi HC asks EC to examine gaps in law on political funding

Delhi High Court has asked Election Commission to examine the grievances raised in a plea, claiming the presence of lacunae in the law dealing with techniques adopted by political parties to raise funds. A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar asked the poll panel to a...

January 20, 2018 6:42 AM

Govt working towards providing passport services in remotest parts :EAM Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that the ggovernment was continuously working towards taking passport services virtually to the doorsteps of citizens residing even in remote villages. Mrs Swaraj said this while inaugurating a Post Office Passport service Kendra (POPSK) at Karaikal i...

January 19, 2018 8:32 PM

Govt announces name of nine new smart cities

Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today announced the name of nine more smart cities, taking the total to 99. Silvassa in Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli has topped the list of winning cities in this round of competition. The other cities include Erode in Tamil Nadu, Diu in Uni...

January 19, 2018 8:32 PM

TRAI recommends allowing mobile, Internet services during air travel

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India today recommended allowing mobile and Internet services for passengers during air travel in the country through both satellite and terrestrial network. In its recommendation, the authority said, Internet and Mobile Communication on Aircraft service should be per...

January 19, 2018 8:26 PM

Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner summoned over ceasefire violations

India today summoned Pakistan Deputy High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah in New Delhi and conveyed its grave concerns at the continued ceasefire violations and deliberate targeting of innocent civilians by Pakistan forces. It also registered its strong protest at the loss of three innocent civilian l...

January 19, 2018 8:12 PM

India joins Australia Group export control regime

India today joined the Australia Group export control regime, an informal forum which seeks to ensure that exports do not contribute to the development of chemical or biological weapons.<br/><br/>The inclusion is expected to raise India's stature in the field of non-proliferation an...

January 19, 2018 8:05 PM

Govt launches 100 accessible websites for Divyangs

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot today launched 100 accessible websites for Divyangs. These 100 government websites are now divyang friendly.<br/><br/>The divyang-friendly websites, especially for visually impaired, use features such as screen readers and scree...

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