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November 25, 2017 8:18 PM

Congress accuses govt of running away from scrutiny by lawmakers

The Congress has accused the government of running away from scrutiny by lawmakers on several issues in Parliament. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, party leader Anand Sharma said, the government has decided to convene the Winter session of Parliament from 15th December after t...

November 25, 2017 8:13 PM

People have right to protest in democracy but threat of violence or physical harm is not acceptable: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has said that giving violent threats and announcing rewards for physical harm was not acceptable in a democracy. Speaking at a literary festival in New Delhi today, Mr Naidu warned against undermining the rule of law in the country. The Vice Preside...

November 25, 2017 8:01 PM

Violent threats not acceptable in democracy: V Prez

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has said that giving violent threats and announcing rewards for physical harm is not acceptable in a democracy. Speaking at a literary festival in New Delhi on Saturday, Mr Naidu warned against undermining the rule of law in the country. <br/&gt...

November 25, 2017 7:55 PM

IFFI: Filmmakers say 'Abuse of technology' main challenge before industry

Filmmakers at the International Film Festival of India, IFFI, have said that the abuse of technology is the main challenge before the industry, and not its use. Participating in a discussion on Saturday in Panaji, filmmaker Amartya Bhattcharaya said, performing art is very prim...

November 25, 2017 7:10 PM

Drop in metro ridership can't be linked to fare hike: Govt

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has dismissed media reports which suggested steep decline in Delhi Metro ridership is due to recent increase in fares. In a statement, the Ministry clarified that the media reports have sought to falsely project that Delhi Government wanted...

November 25, 2017 6:52 PM

President inaugurates International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday inaugurated the International Gita Mahotsav at Brahmasarovar in Kurukshetra. He was accompanied by Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal, Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat and others. &...

November 25, 2017 5:36 PM

President inaugurates International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra

November 25, 2017 4:56 PM

Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba to participate in IMMSAREX in B'desh

Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba will participate in International Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) in Bangladesh from Sunday. According to an official release, the visit aims to consolidate the bilateral naval relations between India and Bangladesh and...

November 25, 2017 4:56 PM

HM chairs 12th meeting of standing Committee of Inter-State Council

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said, a number of steps have been taken in recent years by the Central Government to promote cooperative federalism. Addressing the 12th meeting of the standing committee of the inter-state council in New Delhi on Saturday, the Home Minister expr...

November 25, 2017 1:49 PM

Death toll in North Sinai mosque blast reaches 300; Egyptian warplanes strike 'terrorist' targets

In Egypt, the death toll in North Sinai mosque blast during Friday prayers has risen to 300. President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond with the utmost force. The al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed was bombed and fleeing worshippers were then gunned down. The E...

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