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November 16, 2017 8:22 AM

Smriti Irani greets all media persons on National Press Day

Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani has greeted to all media persons on National Press Day. In a tweet, she said best known as the fourth pillar of democracy, a vibrant and free press is instrumental in strengthening Indian democratic roots. <br/><br/>Ms Irani said, let us...

November 16, 2017 8:01 AM

PM Modi remains by far the most popular figure in Indian politics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains by far the most popular figure in Indian politics as per the survey conducted by an American think tank, Pew Research Centre. <br/><br/>The think tank which is based in Washington released the main findings of its latest survey yesterday conducted amo...

November 16, 2017 8:01 AM

President Kovind to visit Punjab today

President Ram Nath Kovind will visit Punjab today. Mr Kovind will present Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the Indian Air Force at the Air Force Station in Adampur. <br/><br/>The President will also visit Amritsar today to pay his tributes at Jallianwala Bagh....

November 16, 2017 7:34 AM

Particulate Matter levels in Delhi, NCR decline

Particulate Matter levels in Delhi and NCR have declined further due to improvement in weather conditions and measures taken by implementing agencies at ground level. <br/><br/>The declining trend started on Sunday afternoon and continued even today. The air quality index stood at 335 at...

November 16, 2017 7:27 AM

Free press is cornerstone of vibrant democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said a free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy. Mr Modi said, government is fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms. Greeting media persons on the occasion of National Press Day, Prime Minister said, may Indian media spa...

November 16, 2017 7:26 AM

OBC quota: SC stays Rajasthan High Court's interim order

Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court's interim order restraining the state government from notifying the law giving quota to Gujjars and other communities under OBC category. <br/><br/>The Apex Court accepted the Rajasthan governmet's submissions that a court canno...

November 16, 2017 7:23 AM

RBI Governor Urjit appointed to Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board

RBI Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed to the Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board or the Bank of International Settlement (BIS). Bank for International Settlements is an international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks across the world. <br/><br/>The Fi...

November 16, 2017 7:10 AM

NGT directs Delhi govt to seize 10 year old diesel taxis

National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi government to seize 10-year-old diesel taxis without any delay as they cause air pollution. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked the city government to expeditiously take such vehicles off the roads. <br/><br/>The benc...

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