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July 19, 2017 9:04 PM

Issue of lynchings resonates in Rajya Sabha

The issue of lynchings today resonated in the Rajya Sabha where the Opposition alleged involvement of some members of BJP and its affiliated organizations in these incidents while the government said communal colour should not be given to such violence. As the House took up a di...

July 19, 2017 9:02 PM

SC: Right to privacy cannot be an absolute right

The Supreme Court today said that right to privacy cannot be an absolute right and the State may have some power to put reasonable restriction. The nine-judge Constitution bench said this while examining the issue whether right to privacy can be declared as a fundamental right ...

July 19, 2017 9:00 PM

22% decline in incidents of violence in Naxal-affected states in last 3-yrs: Govt

Government today said there has been a 22 per cent decline in incidents of violence in the Naxal-affected states in the last three years. Minister of State for Home Hasnraj Ahir said this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. He said, that Left Wing Extremism affected areas, d...

July 19, 2017 8:59 PM

Cabinet approves implementation strategy for both phase of Bharat Net project

Union Cabinet has approved the implementation strategy for phase one and two of Bharat Net project. The project aims at providing broadband connectivity to over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats by the end of 2018. The ambitious digital connectivity project is unique in many of its dimensions and will provid...

July 19, 2017 8:59 PM

Cabinet approves Cadre Review proposal of Indian Defence Accounts Service

Cabinet has approved Cadre Review proposal of Indian Defence Accounts Service. The review provides for an increase of 23 posts including one post at apex scale and six post at Higher Administrative Grade level.

July 19, 2017 8:57 PM

Uproar in Rajya Sabha after Naresh Agarwal's controversial remarks on Hindu gods

Rajya Sabha today witnessed uproar during post lunch session following Samajwadi leader Naresh Agarwal's controversial remarks on Hindu gods. Speaking during a short duration discussion in the House on the situation out of the reported increase in the incidents of lynching...

July 19, 2017 8:51 PM

UP govt to recommed CBI inquiry into alleged irregularities in appointments done by UPSC

In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has decided to go for CBI inquiry in the case of alleged irregularity in appointments done by UPPCS i.e. Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission in last five years. AIR Correspondent reports Speaking on the debate on financial bu...

July 19, 2017 8:47 PM

T R Zeliang sworn in as CM of Nagaland

TR Zeliang has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland. With Mr. Zeliang staking claim to hold majority support of 47 members of the Legislative Assembly, the State Governor P.B. Acharya has invited the former Chief Minister to form the government. The Governor furth...

July 19, 2017 8:46 PM

P J Kurien urges BSP Chief Mayawati to reconsider resignation

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha P J Kurien today urged BSP Chief Mayawati to reconsider her decision of resignation from the Upper House. Responding to BSP MP Satish Chandra Mishra's allegations that she was not allowed to speak on the issue of atrocities against dalits whi...

July 19, 2017 8:46 PM

CBI summons Karti Chidambaram in connection with alleged corruption case

CBI has summoned Karti Chidambaram, son of former finance minister P Chidamabaram in connection with an alleged corruption case on Friday. Sources in the agency said, he was called earlier in June but had sought more time to appear before it. CBI said, Karti Chidambaram's examination was needed...

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