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October 24, 2017 11:01 PM

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Delhi

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has arrived in New Delhi tonight on a three day visit to India. During his stay, Mr Tillerson will meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tomorrow and discuss issues of mutual interest. <br/><br/>Both the leaders are scheduled to interact with th...

October 24, 2017 10:50 PM

Govt approves mega plan to build 83,677 km of highways

The government today approved a mega plan to build 83,677 kilometre of highways over the next five years at a cost of about seven lakh crore rupees which includes the ambitious Bharatmala project. <br/><br/>An official release said, out of this, Bharatmala project will be implemented wit...

October 24, 2017 8:54 PM

Bypoll to RS seat vacated by Naidu on Nov 16: EC

The bypoll to the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by M Venkaiah Naidu after becoming the vice president of India will be held on 16th next month. <br/><br/>The Election Commission announced this today. <br/><br/>Mr. Naidu was a member of the upper house from Rajasthan. He had resign...

October 24, 2017 8:46 PM

Jaitley hits back at Rahul's 'Gabbar Singh' comment on GST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for describing GST as Gabbar Singh Tax, saying those who are used to monumental scams in 2G spectrum and coal allocation will have objections to legitimate tax. <br/><br/>He also took potshots at opposition part...

October 24, 2017 8:20 PM

Nitin Gadkari visits Paryatan Parv – Grand Finale

Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today visited the Paryatan Parv - Grand Finale on its second day at the Rajpath Lawns, New Delhi.<br/><br/>In his address on the occasion, Mr Gadkari said, the Paryatan Parv is a unique initiative of Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with othe...

October 24, 2017 7:56 PM

Ministries of power and textiles jointly announce new scheme 'SAATHI'

Ministries of power and textiles today jointly announced a new scheme SAATHI under which Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will provide energy efficient power loom equipment to small and medium units at no upfront cost. <br/><br/>The use of the efficient equipment would result in...

October 24, 2017 7:13 PM

Govt hikes wheat MSP by Rs 110 per quintal, pulses by Rs 200

The government today increased the minimum support price (MSP) of wheat by Rs 110 to Rs 1,735 a quintal and of pulses by Rs 200 per quintal to help boost the output of these crops and check prices.<br/><br/>PTI quoting official sources said, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCE...

October 24, 2017 7:12 PM

Cabinet approves bank capitalisation plan of Rs 2.11 lakh crores

Cabinet has approved a capitalisation plan of 2 lakh 11 thousand crores rupees for public sectors banks. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in New Delhi this evening, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, the huge spending on infrastructure announced today will give a fillip to privat...

October 24, 2017 6:10 PM

Cabinet approves bank capitalisation plan of Rs 2.11 lakh crores

Cabinet has approved a capitalisation plan of 2 lakh 11 thousand crores rupees for public sectors banks. <br/><br/>Addressing a press conference in New Delhi this evening, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, the huge spending on infrastructure announced today will give a fillip to privat...

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