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July 6, 2017 1:40 PM

SC says issue of rising farmers' suicide cannot be dealt with overnight

The Supreme Court today said, the issue of rising farmers' suicide cannot be dealt with overnight. A bench, headed by Chief Justice JS Khehar, said this as it agreed with the government's request for a year to show effective results of its pro-farmer schemes like Fasal Bima Yojana.<br/&...

July 6, 2017 12:55 PM

Ministry of Food Processing Industries established GST Facilitation Cell

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has established a four-member GST Facilitation Cell at its office to guide the industry about the new tax regime. <br/><br/>The members of the cell can be accessed through Toll Free No 1800-11-11-75 or on #AskonGSTFPI. Further details can be acc...

July 6, 2017 12:55 PM

I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu launches new website of Doordarshan News

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today launched the new website of Doordarshan News, www.ddnews.gov.in. The new website gives the insight of news and features across the world. <br/><br/>Addressing the Conference of Heads of Regional News Units (RNU), in New Delhi, ...

July 6, 2017 12:55 PM

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends eight Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu for allegedly fishing in Lankan waters last night. They also detained two of the fishing boats. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that the Sri Lankan Navy has arrested fifty fishermen from Tam...

July 6, 2017 12:01 PM

Newly appointed CEC AK Joti takes over as head of Election Commission

Newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti took over as the head of the Election Commission in New Delhi today. He succeeds Nasim Zaidi. Mr Joti will continue as the Chief Election Commissioner till the 17th of January next year.<br/><br/>64-year-old Mr Joti had joined the three...

July 6, 2017 11:57 AM

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends eight Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended eight Indian fishermen from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu when they were fishing in Lankan waters last night. They also detained two of the fishing boats.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that Sri Lankan Navy has arrested fifty fishermen from Tamil N...

July 6, 2017 11:53 AM

Nation remembering Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary

Nation is remembering veteran leader Babu Jagjivan Ram on his death anniversary today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also paid tributes.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the country will always remember Babu Jagjivan Ram's contribution towards empowerment of the poor and margin...

July 6, 2017 11:49 AM

PM pays tributes to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tributes to founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh and former Parliamentarian Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary today. Mr Modi said in a tweet that Dr Mookerjee's contribution to India and his scholarly nature can never be forgotten.<br/>&lt...

July 6, 2017 8:48 AM

I-T dept attaches Benami assets of Bhujbal, his family worth Rs 300 cr

Income Tax Department has attached benami assets of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his family worth 300 crore rupees. AIR correspondent reports that the Income Tax Department attached benami assets of NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and his family comprising one sugar mill along with 3 buildings in Mahar...

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