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January 19, 2018 8:02 PM

SC to hear on Jan 22 pleas seeking probe into judge B H Loya's death

The Supreme Court today decided to hear the pleas seeking an independent probe into the alleged mysterious death of special CBI judge B H Loya on Monday . The top court fixed January 22 for the hearing and directed listing of petitions before an appropriate bench.<br/><br/>A bench of Chi...

January 19, 2018 8:00 PM

Delhi HC refuses to pass any interim order of protection to AAP MLAs

The Delhi High Court today refused to pass any interim order of protection to AAP MLAs, whose names have been recommended for disqualification as legislators by the Election Commission of India for holding office of profit.<br/><br/>The ECI is understood to have recommended to the Presid...

January 19, 2018 7:59 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 7:58 PM

PM to visit Davos in Switzerland on 22nd and 23rd Jan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Davos in Switzerland on 22nd and 23rd of this month. Briefing media in New Delhi, Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs Ministry, Vijay Gokhale said, the Prime Minister will impress upon world leaders at World Economic Forum in Davos next week...

January 19, 2018 7:51 PM

Govt launches Cyber Surakshit Bharat Yojna to strengthen cyber security

Union Government has launched the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Yojna to strengthen cyber security. Inaugurating the initiative in New Delhi, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology K J Alphons said, it will be operated on the three principles of awareness, education and enablement. &l...

January 19, 2018 7:49 PM

NHAI toll plazas to have food and beverage kiosks

Travelers will soon enjoy the facilities of drinking water, tea, coffee, and packaged food at toll plazas run by National Highways Authority of India. Termed as Highway Nest (Mini), these kiosks are under construction on both up-side and down-side at all 372 NH run toll plazas across the country to ...

January 19, 2018 7:47 PM

Forthcoming budget to prioritize agri & infrastucture investment: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said forthcoming budget will see priorities in agri and infrastucture investment as country targets to achieve double-digit growth in due course.<br/><br/>Speaking at an event Countdown to Union Budget in Mumbai, the Minister said that the government&#0...

January 19, 2018 7:44 PM

IFTDA appeals 'Padmaavat' protesters to abide by SC's decision

Indian Film and Television Director's Association has appealed protesters to abide by Supreme Court&apos;s decision and let the film 'Padmaavat' release peacefully on 25th January. In a press release issued today, the association has requested exhibitors to stand by the apex court&apo...

January 19, 2018 7:41 PM

GJEPC welcomes reduction of GST rate on diamond & precious stones

Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has welcomed the reduction of GST rate on Diamonds & Precious Stones from 3% to 0.25%. In a statement issued in Surat on behalf of the Gems & Jewellery trade fraternity has welcomed the announcement made by GST Council. <br/><br/>The Ch...

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