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May 3, 2017 8:43 PM

Centre advances target of providing electricity to all from 2022 to 2018

The Centre has advanced the target of providing electricity to all from 2022 to 2018. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the State power and Mines Ministers' Conference in New Delhi, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said, the government has decided to achieve the goal by December next year. He ...

May 3, 2017 8:39 PM

Cabinet approves Vijayawada Airport as International Airport

Union Cabinet today approved Vijayawada Airport as International Airport which will improve the connectivity of the state and provide wider choice of service at competitive cost to air travelers. <br/><br/>It will also boost domestic and international tourism and socio economic developme...

May 3, 2017 8:38 PM

ED arrests businessman for money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the Director and promoter of a Mumbai-based firm in connection with its money laundering probe in a bank loan fraud case involving over 2,600 crore rupees. This case is being described as one of the biggest bank fraud cases being investigated by probe agencie...

May 3, 2017 8:38 PM

Cleanliness is important for preventive health care: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today stressed upon the need to have a system of preventive heath care. Speaking at the inauguration of Patanjali Research Institute in Haridwar, Mr Modi said sanitation can contribute a lot in this direction. He referred to the progress made by India in the field of inn...

May 3, 2017 8:37 PM

Cabinet approves Vijayawada Airport as International Airport

Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has expressed happiness over the Cabinet decision to declare Vijayawada Airport as an International Airport. <br/><br/>In a statement, Mr Naidu said, Andhra Pradesh government had made a request for this and agreed to provide provide...

May 3, 2017 8:37 PM

Dozens trapped as Iran coal mine explosion kills at least 2

A large explosion struck a coal mine in northern Iran today, trapping dozens of miners and killing at least two. <br/><br/>Ambulances, helicopters and other rescue vehicles raced to the scene in Iran's northern Golestan province as authorities worked to determine the scale of the em...

May 3, 2017 8:31 PM

President presents 64th National Film Awards

President Pranab Mukherjee today gave away the 64th National Film Awards in New Delhi. He conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award to eminent Director K.Vishwanath for the year 2016. <br/><br/>Akshay Kumar was conferred Best Actor award for his role in Hindi Movie - Rustom. Malayalam actress Sur...

May 3, 2017 8:25 PM

Jaitley hits out at Pakistan over denial in mutilation of Indian soldiers

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley today hit out at Pakistan over its denial in mutilation of Indian soldiers saying the denial has no credibility. <br/><br/>Replying to a media query in New Delhi, Mr. Jaitley said, this can not happen without protection, participation and actual indulgence o...

May 3, 2017 8:22 PM

Cabinet gives approval to SAMPADA scheme for food processing

Union Cabinet today gave its approval to a new scheme SAMPADA for food processing sector to integrate current and new schemes aimed at reducing food wastage and doubling farmers' income. <br/><br/>Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the 'Sc...

May 3, 2017 8:22 PM

Union Cabinet gives nod to National Steel Policy

Union Cabinet today gave its nod to the National Steel Policy- 2017 which targets to achieve 300 Million Tonnes of steel making capacity by 2030 with an additional investment of ten lakh crore rupees. <br/><br/>The policy is aimed at increasing consumption of steel in major segments like...

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