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July 20, 2017 6:09 PM

India-Japan agreement on peaceful uses of N-energy comes into force

India-Japan agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy has come into force from today. Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Ambassador of Japan to India Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu exchanged diplomatic notes in this regard. The agreement was signed on 11th November ...

July 20, 2017 3:49 PM

Differences between India, China should not turn into disputes: MEA

India today said the differences between India and China should not turn into disputes. Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India always favours peaceful resolution of border diputes. On standoff between In...

July 20, 2017 3:45 PM

Rajya Sabha resumes discussion on reported increase in mob lynching

The Rajya Sabha has resumed the short duration discussion on the situation arising out of the reported increase in the incidents of lynching and atrocities on minorities and dalits across the country. Naresh Gujral of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) suggested the setting up of specia...

July 20, 2017 2:51 PM

Govt takes initiatives for reducing weight of school bags

Appreciating the demands for reducing the weight of school bags, the government said it has taken several initiatives in this regard. Replying to supplementaries in the Rajya Sabha, Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has take...

July 20, 2017 2:37 PM

Govt says it taken several initiatives for reducing weight of school bags

July 20, 2017 2:33 PM

Rajya Sabha Chairman Mohd Hamid Ansari accepts resignation of Mayawati

Rajya Sabha Chairman Mohd Hamid Ansari has accepted the resignation of BSP Chief Mayawati from the House. Earlier, Mr. Ansari had declined the resignation as it was not in the prescribed format. Later, Mayawati re-submitted her resignation in the prescribed format and spoke to ...

July 20, 2017 2:09 PM

PM to share thoughts in 'Mann Ki Baat' on All India Radio on 30th July

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and those living abroad in his Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio on 30th of this month. In a tweet, Mr Modi asked people to share their ideas and suggestions on the Narendra Modi App. Peo...

July 20, 2017 2:03 PM

Union Cabinet approves 15% hike in salaries for public sector company employees

Union Cabinet has cleared a 15 per cent hike in salaries for public sector company employees. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved implementation of the recommendations of the 3rd Pay Commission for central public sector enterprises' employees. The new wages are ...

July 20, 2017 1:59 PM

SC says Right to Privacy cannot be absolute right, State may have some power to put reasonable restriction on it

The Supreme Court has said that the Right to Privacy cannot be an absolute right and the State may have some power to put reasonable restriction. The nine-judge Constitution bench was yesterday examining the issue whether Right to Privacy can be declared as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution...

July 20, 2017 1:43 PM

PM Narendra Modi condoles loss of lives in bus accident in Himachal Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the bus accident in Himachal Pradesh. In a tweet, Mr Modi said his thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident. He wished for the speedy recovery of the injured.

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