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November 2, 2017 8:30 PM

Nine fishermen, four prisoners repatriated via Attari-Wagah border

India has repatriated nine Pakistani fishermen, four civilian prisoners and a child via Attari-Wagah border. <br/><br/>According to a press release issued by External Affairs Ministry, India had also released two Pakistani civilian prisoners last month. <br/><br/>It said Indi...

November 2, 2017 8:24 PM

Delhi government needs Lieutenant Governor's nod, observes Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today observed that the Delhi government requires the Lieutenant Governor's nod to govern the national capital. <br/><br/>The court indicated that the Lieutenant Governor did appear to have the last word according to the constitution and the elected government woul...

November 2, 2017 8:24 PM

Centre playing snakes & ladders on more cops for Delhi: High Court

The Delhi High Court today expressed displeasure with Delhi Police for not recruiting even half of the over four thousand personnel sanctioned for augmenting its strength. <br/><br/>A bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and Sanjeev Sachdeva observed that Centre is playing 'snakes and ...

November 2, 2017 8:15 PM

India committed to partner with Bhutan in socio-economic development

India is committed to partner with Bhutan in its socio-economic development. <br/><br/>Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said this during his meeting with visiting King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in New Delhi today. Mr Naidu said India is delighted to see the rapid progress w...

November 2, 2017 6:17 PM

Delhi government needs Lieutenant Governor's nod, observes Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today observed that the Delhi Government needs the Lieutenant Governor's nod to govern the national capital. <br/><br/>The court indicated that the Lieutenant Governor did appear to have the last word according to the constitution and the elected government would h...

November 2, 2017 5:56 PM

55 more immigration counters at IGI airport by Jan 2018

As many as 55 additional immigration counters will be opened at Delhi's IGI airport and 1,800 more personnel deployed by January next year to deal with the rising passenger traffic, the Home Ministry said today.<br/><br/>Twenty of these counters will be opened by November-end.<br...

November 2, 2017 4:33 PM

Peace prevails on India-China border, says Army Chief

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has exuded confidence that talks on Kashmir issue by the Center with the relevant stakeholders and military operations against the terrorists can take place concurrently, which will ultimately help to solve the Kashmir issue. <br/><br/>General Rawat was spe...

November 2, 2017 2:07 PM

SC agrees to hear tomorrow plea challenging validity of Aadhaar Act

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear tomorrow a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act. <br/><br/>The matter was mentioned before a bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar. <br/><br/>The counsel representing the petitioner sought an urgent hearing...

November 2, 2017 1:55 PM

Gadkari reviews progress of PMKSY Projects in AP, Odisha, Karnataka

Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) Projects in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka at a high level meeting in New Delhi. <br/><br/>Expressing satisfaction over the progress of various projects in these States, M...

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