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July 8, 2017 1:15 AM

ED attaches Rs 2.85 crore assets of Lodha, Tandon

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth over Rs 2.85 crore in its demonetisation money laundering probe case against Kolkata-based businessman Paras Mal Lodha and Delhi lawyer Rohit Tandon.<br/><br/>The central investigation agency said it has issued a provisional orde...

July 8, 2017 1:11 AM

18 opposition parties meeting to discuss Vice President poll on July 11

Eighteen opposition parties, including the JD-U, are expected to meet in New Delhi on July 11 and evolve a strategy for the upcoming vice presidential election, sources said today.&apos;<br/><br/>According to PTI, the meeting convened by Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the Parliament ...

July 8, 2017 12:08 AM

Positive impact of scientific research should reach common man: Vardhan

Stating that Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said the positive impact of scientific research should reach common man and urged scientists to work towards solving the issues related to clean water and sanitation. He was speaking at the launch ceremony of National Carbonaceous Aerosol...

July 7, 2017 9:01 PM

Kharif crop sowing crosses 404 lakh hectare area

Kharif crops have been sown in 404.27 lakh hectare till date as against 371.39 lakh hectare last year. It is nearly 33 lakh hectare more than last year figure. Crop sowing data released by the Agriculture Ministry, reveals that the rice has been sown in over 79 lakh hectare which is about four lakh ...

July 7, 2017 8:56 PM

Darjeeling Unrest: Centre keen on holding tripartite talks with GJM, WB govt

The Centre today said it is keen on holding tripartite talks with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) and the West Bengal government to end the ongoing agitation in the Darjeeling hills. Sources in the Home Ministry said that the government wants to hold dialogue with the agitating organisations to ens...

July 7, 2017 8:54 PM

Education not expensive under GST: Govt

Centre has denied reports of education becoming expensive under GST. Finance Ministry said, such reports are completely unsubstantiated and there has been no change in taxability of educational and other services on account of GST. It also said, there is no change in any object relating to education...

July 7, 2017 8:54 PM

Education not expensive under GST: Govt

Centre has denied reports of education becoming expensive under GST. Finance Ministry said, such reports are completely unsubstantiated and there has been no change in taxability of educational and other services on account of GST. It also said, there is no change in any object relating to education...

July 7, 2017 8:53 PM

I conducts raids at premises of Lalu and family in IRCTC hotel tender case

The CBI today conducted raids at 12 locations of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, including his residence at 10 Circular Road in Patna in connection with irregularities committed in leasing out railway hotels at Ranchi and Puri to a private party.<br/><br/>Additional Director, CBI Rakesh Asthana t...

July 7, 2017 8:34 PM

India, Myanmar agree to ensure peace and security in border areas

India and Myanmar have agreed to take all steps to ensure tranquillity along the border and safety and well-being of people in the border areas. During the recent meeting of 21st India-Myanmar National Level Meeting held at Nay Pyi Taw, the two countries discussed security, cooperation in prevention...

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