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August 14, 2017 9:23 PM

Rajya Sabha prorogued

The Rajya Sabha has been prorogued. <br/>According to a communique issued by Rajya Sabha Secretariat, the House which had been adjourned sine die on 11th of this month, was prorogued by President Ram Nath Kovind on 12th of August.

August 14, 2017 9:09 PM

Rajnath donates one month's salary to the fund for martyrs

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today donated his one month's salary to the Bharat Ke Veer fund, which helps families of paramilitary personnel who laid down their lives fighting extremists. <br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Singh said, he has handed over a cheque of 1.59 lakh rupees to th...

August 14, 2017 8:45 PM

Gorakhpur tragedy: NHRC seeks report from UP govt in four weeks

The National Human Rights Commission today issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government seeking detailed report in the matter of several deaths of children in the BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur.<br/><br/> In its notice to the Chief Secretary of the State, the Commission has also asked...

August 14, 2017 8:43 PM

Soldiers continue to remain vigilant on LoC defending nation: Defence Minister

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today said, country&apos;s soldiers continue to remain vigilant on the Line of Control defending the nation. In his address to the Armed Forces personnel over All India Radio on the eve of Independence Day, Mr Jaitley said, despite repeated requests, Pakistan has contin...

August 14, 2017 8:43 PM

PM Modi to address the nation on 71st Independence Day tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said all possible support is being provided to Assam for overcoming the flood situation prevailing in parts of the state. In a series of tweets, Prime Minister's Office said Mr Modi spoke to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today as well as yesterday re...

August 14, 2017 8:29 PM

"Sankalp se Siddhi" is every Indians' fundamental duty: Rajyavardhan

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has said that "Sankalp se Siddhi" is every Indians' fundamental duty, and exhorts upon the people to make India stronger. <br/><br/>Talking to media persons in Leh today, he said, the purpose of h...

August 14, 2017 8:13 PM

President, VP greet people on the eve of Janmashtami

President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have greeted the people on the eve of Janmashtami. <br/><br/>In his message, Mr Kovind said, the ideals of Lord Krishna&apos;s life are of universal relevance. He said, Lord Krishna&apos;s message of standing up for righteousn...

August 14, 2017 5:50 PM

Accident case: Two sisters get nearly Rs 38L compensation

A motor accident claims tribunal in New Delhi has awarded a compensation of nearly Rs 38 lakh to two sisters in an accident case. <br/><br/>The accident took place when a speeding truck hit the motorcycle of the victims about 10 years ago. <br/><br/>Their 33-year-old mother d...

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