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December 14, 2017 7:27 PM

HC asks Sharad how RS Chairman was made a party in his plea

The Delhi High Court today asked how the Rajya Sabha Chairman was made a party by former Janata Dal (United) President Sharad Yadav in a plea challenging his disqualification from the Upper House of Parliament.<br/><br/>The query was posed by Justice Vibhu Bakhru while listing the matter...

December 14, 2017 5:48 PM

PM Modi dedicates Scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari to the nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation INS Kalvari, the first of the six Scorpene-class submarines, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today.<br/><br/>Terming it as a historic achievement, the Prime Minister congratulated the Navy on the country's behalf. He called it an ...

December 14, 2017 5:45 PM

Congress demands EC for registering FIRs against top BJP leaders

Congress has again approached Election Commission reiterating its demand for registering FIRs against top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the model code of conduct in the poll-bound Gujarat. <br/><br/>In a fresh memorandum, the party said the Commission i...

December 14, 2017 5:38 PM

Govt convenes all-party meet ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The All party meeting convened by the government on the eve of the Winter Session of Parliament is underway at Parliament House in New Delhi. <br/><br/>The meeting is being attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar, Mulayam Singh Yadav of Samajw...

December 14, 2017 5:21 PM

Govt convenes all-party meet ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

The Government has convened an all party meeting today, ahead of Winter Session of Parliament beginning tomorrow.<br/><br/>During the meeting the government will seek co-operation of political parties to ensure smooth functioning of both the Houses of Parliament.<br/><br/>Lok...

December 14, 2017 4:37 PM

Delhi court to pronounce sentence in coal case on December 16

A Delhi court will pronounce the quantum of punishment on Saturday against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda and ex-Coal Secretary H C Gupta in a coal scam case.<br/><br/>The CBI has sought maximum punishment for them.<br/><br/>Special Judge Bharat Parashar heard the...

December 14, 2017 4:37 PM

Rahul Gandhi visits areas hit by cyclone Ockhi in TN

Congress President-designate Rahul Gandhi visited the Cyclone-Ockhi affected areas in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu today. He interacted with the affected fishermen and listened to their grievances. <br/><br/>He expressed his sympathies for the families whose close relatives are fou...

December 14, 2017 1:49 PM

More efforts required to meet growing demands in power sector: President

President Ram Nath Kovind today said though India has become a power surplus nation in the last three years, more efforts are needed to meet growing demands in future. <br/><br/>Presenting National Energy Conservation awards in New Delhi, Mr Kovind said the government is committed to pro...

December 14, 2017 1:34 PM

SC to hear case against mandatory linking of Aadhaar

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will start hearing today a bunch of petitions seeking stay on the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits under various social welfare schemes as well as its linkage to bank accounts and mobile phone connections. <br/&gt...

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