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November 2, 2017 7:29 AM

PM Modi expresses grief over accident at NTPC plant in Raebareli

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, he is deeply pained by the accident at the NTPC plant in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. In a series of tweets, Mr Modi said, his thoughts are with the bereaved families. He also wished for a quick recovery to those injured. <br/&g...

November 2, 2017 7:29 AM

India's 1st consignment of wheat assistance to Afghanistan reaches Chabahar port

India's first consignment of wheat assistance to Afghanistan has reached the Chabahar port in Iran. In a tweet, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, a welcome ceremony was held at the port on Wednesday, which was attended by dignitaries from India, Ir...

November 2, 2017 7:28 AM

Ajay Bisaria appointed India's high commissioner to Pakistan

Senior diplomat Ajay Bisaria has been appointed India's High Commissioner to Pakistan. The External Affairs Ministry said this in a statement last night. Mr Bisaria, a 1987-batch IFS officer, will succeed Gautam Bambawale, who was posted to China last month. &lt...

November 1, 2017 9:28 PM

Aviation Ministry unveils draft regulations on civil use of drones

Ministry of Civil Aviation has come out with a draft regulations on civil use of Unmanned Aircraft System or Drones. Addressing Media in New Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said, the draft policy has been prepared in consultation with all stakeholders. He sa...

November 1, 2017 9:28 PM

V Prez calles upon Maoists to shun violence & join the political mainstream

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday called upon Maoists to shun violence and join the political mainstream saying that history has proved all over the world that ballot is more powerful than the bullet. Addressing the inaugural function of the 18th Chhattisgarh foundat...

November 1, 2017 9:03 PM

'Vishwa Umiya Foundation' accuses Hardik Patel of misleading community

In Gujarat, top body of Kadva Patels 'Vishwa Umiya Foundation' has accused Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel of misleading the community. Representatives of top six Patidar community organizations including Khodaldham- Kagvad, Samast Patidat Samaj, Umiyamata...

November 1, 2017 9:00 PM

Prof M K Sanu presented with Mathrubhumi Literary Award

Renowned writer, critic and biographer Prof M K Sanu was on Wednesday presented with the Mathrubhumi Literary Award for 2016 in recognition of his contribution to Malayalam literature. A jury headed by eminent poet Vishnu Narayanan Namboothiri selected Mr Sanu for the award carr...

November 1, 2017 8:57 PM

Sumitra Mahajan asks EPFO to expand its coverage to those epmloyed in unorganised sector

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has said that Employees' Provident Fund Organisation should make efforts to motivate the employers to deposit their contribution towards Employee Provident Fund. Addressing the 65th foundation day celebrations of EPFO in New Delhi on Wedne...

November 1, 2017 8:57 PM

Was land allotted to Patanjali for food park: HC asks YEIDA

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday asked the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) if any land was alloted to yoga guru Ramdev's firm Patanjali Ayurved Ltd. directly or indirectly for setting up a food park and sought details if it was done. Hearing...

November 1, 2017 8:50 PM

US will not tolerate Pakistan providing safe havens to terrorists: Nikki Haley

America's envoy to the UN Nikki Haley has said that the US will not tolerate Pakistan providing safe havens to terrorists. In her keynote address to the 20th annual Legislative Conference of the Indian American Friendship Council in Washington, she backed the creation of a...

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