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January 3, 2018 1:53 PM

Govt notifies scheme of Electoral Bonds for political donations

The government has notified the scheme of Electoral Bonds, aimed at cleaning the system of political funding in the country. The bonds will be a bearer instrument in the form of promissory note and will be an interest-free banking instrument.<br/><br/>Making a statement in the Lok Sabha ...

January 3, 2018 1:53 PM

PM Modi pays tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary today. <br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi said, Savitribai Phule's life was devoted to the empowerment of the poor and marginalised and she gave utmost importance to education and ...

January 3, 2018 12:34 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 12pm

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon today following Opposition uproar over violent incidents that erupted during the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Bhima-Koregaon battle in Pune district of Maharashtra. <br/><br/>As soon as the House met for the day, the issue was raised by Sa...

January 3, 2018 8:37 AM

Parliament passes NABARD (Amendment) Bill, 2017

Parliament has passed the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017 with the Rajya Sabha approving it on Tuesday. <br/><br/>The Bill seeks to amend the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act, 1981. <br/><br/>The Bill allows th...

January 3, 2018 8:36 AM

North India shivers under cold condition

North India is shivering under cold condition as mercury going several degrees below freezing point in Kashmir, and a thick blanket of fog enveloping Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. <br/><br/>In the national capital, dense fog led to cancellation of six flights and 21 trains. The mini...

January 3, 2018 8:00 AM

Crypto-currencies not legal tender in India: Govt

The government has made it clear that it does not consider crypto currencies a legal tender in India. <br/><br/>Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government is examining the matter. <br/><br/>He sa...

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