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May 30, 2017 4:54 PM

Narendra Modi's four-nation tour: PM to arrive in Spain today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reaching Madrid, Spain on a two day visit tonight. During his stay, he will meet the leadership of the country and discuss issues of mutual interests. Mr Modi will be having a tight schedule tomorrow. He will also call on King of Spain, King Felipe VI. Our corresponde...

May 30, 2017 2:25 PM

President of India presents Hindi Sevi Samman Awards

President Pranab Mukherjee today presented the Hindi Sevi Samman to 26 eminent Hindi scholars for the year 2015 at a function held in Rashtrapati Bhavan. <br/><br/>The scholars received awards in 12 different categories for their contribution in the field of Hindi language and literature...

May 30, 2017 2:24 PM

Combined efforts of defence forces must to protect country: Naval Chief

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Sunil Lamba has said that combined efforts of the three defense forces is a must to protect the country. He was speaking after accepting guard of honor at the 132nd Passing out Parade at National Defense Academy in Pune today. <br/><br/>Admiral Lamba said In...

May 30, 2017 12:07 PM

SC refuses to stay conviction of IPS officer in Bilkis Bano case

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the conviction of an IPS officer in the sensational 2002 Bilkis Bano case. <br/><br/>A vacation bench of Justices A K Sikri and Deepak Gupta said that there is no urgency for hearing the matter as the convicted officer has already undergone the sen...

May 30, 2017 8:49 AM

PM announces ex-gratia relief of Rs 1 lakh for family of e-rickshaw driver

Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia relief of one lakh rupees to the next of the kin of E-rickshaw driver beaten to death in Delhi for espousing the social cause of Swachha Bharat.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a four nation tour has sanctioned Rs one lakh from th...

May 30, 2017 7:44 AM

Real estate, alcohol should also be under GST Bill: Arvind Subramanian

Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian said Real estate and alcohol should also be under GST Bill and all states should come together to make it happen. <br/><br/>Speaking at an orientation programme at the Delhi Assembly yesterday, Mr Subramanian rued that the system was far from bei...

May 30, 2017 7:18 AM

Govt to launch new campaign called Darwaza Band today

Government will launch new campaign called Darwaza Band today for promotion of toilet usage in the rural areas across the country. <br/><br/>Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan, who leads the campaign, is proposed to be joined by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation Narendra Sing...

May 30, 2017 7:09 AM

Sri Lanka floods: Indian Navy teams deployed as death toll rises to 180

Indian Navy diving and medical teams have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations in the flood-hit southwestern region, as the death toll from the disaster has risen to 180 with 110 people still missing.<br/> <br/>\Sri Lankan Naval spokesperson Chaminda Walakauluge said in Colo...

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