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August 19, 2017 1:18 AM

Telecom regulators of 23 Asia-Pacific countries to meet in Delhi on Monday

Telecom regulators of 23 countries from the Asia-Pacific will meet in Delhi on Monday to discuss challenges in framing rules for digital ecosystem and regional roaming, among others.<br/>&apos;<br/><br/>Regulatory heads of Australia, Afghanistan, Iran, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Nepal, ...

August 19, 2017 1:18 AM

Companies can apply online to set up inland container depots

The commerce ministry today said it has started an online facility to allow faster approvals and clearances for companies looking to set up an inland container depot (ICD) or container and air freight stations.<br/>&apos;<br/><br/>The ministry said in a statement in New Delhi today...

August 19, 2017 1:17 AM

No communication from Pakistan on ad-hoc judge for Jadhav case: MEA

The external affairs ministry today said it has not received any communication from Pakistan about launch of a consultation process by it to nominate an ad-hoc judge for the Kulbhushan Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).<br/><br/>MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told r...

August 19, 2017 12:20 AM

PM Modi led NDA govt is working with aim to serve people: Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government is working with a aim to serve people. He was addressing a seminar in Bhopal this evening. Mr Shah said that the Modi government took 50 big initiatives in just three years. <br/><br/>They include opening b...

August 19, 2017 12:18 AM

Parliamentary system best suited to Indian conditions: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said parliamentary system is best suited to Indian condition as it provides a platform for airing divergent views.<br/> <br/><br/>Speaking at an award function in New Delhi today Jaitley said as a parliamentarian, he tried to focus on issues rath...

August 18, 2017 11:29 PM

Govt asks students to verify credentials of ITIs

The government today advised students seeking admission in private ITIs for training under the craftsman scheme to verify complete credentials of the institutes before enrollment.<br/>&apos;<br/><br/>In a statement in New Delhi today, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepren...

August 18, 2017 9:03 PM

Govt doubles child care allowance for women with disabilities

Centre has doubled the child care allowance for women employees with disabilities to three thousand rupees per month . <br/><br/>At present, the allowance of 1,500 rupees per month is given to Divyang female employees for taking care of their newborn child. An order issued by Department ...

August 18, 2017 8:53 PM

NHRC issues notice to MHA on deportation of Rohingya immigrants

National Human Rights Commission, NHRC has issued a notice to the Home Ministry regarding reported deportation of illegal Rohingya immigrants from Myanmar. <br/><br/>Nearly 40 thaousand Rohingyas are residing in various parts of India. Taking suo motu cognisance of the media report, the ...

August 18, 2017 8:52 PM

PM Modi offers all possible help to flood hit Nepal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a telephone call to his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba today. Mr Modi conveyed condolences at the loss of life in Nepal due to recent widespread floods. <br/><br/>The Prime Minister expressed readiness to provide all possible relief assistance.

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