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April 22, 2017 7:18 PM

Include bidi in demerit goods under GST regime: Oncologists

Leading oncologists from over 100 cancer hospitals have favoured inclusion of bidi in the list of demerit goods under the GST regime, saying this low-cost tobacco product is the single largest cause of smoking-related deaths in the country. <br/><br/>The demand comes ahead of the GST Cou...

April 22, 2017 5:43 PM

Prescribe only generic drugs or face action: MCI

The Medical Council of India, MCI, has issued a public notice to all physicians to prescribe drugs only by generic names and warned them of action if they fail to adhere to its guideline. <br/><br/>The MCI has also asked the medical practitioners to ensure that there is rational prescrip...

April 22, 2017 5:35 PM

Skill training to weavers will give enhanced capacity: Smriti Irani

Union Minister for Textiles Smriti Irani observed that advanced tools and skill training to the weavers in the country will give enhanced capacity. <br/><br/>Ms. Irani, in Vijayawada today, gave away certificates to those who completed their training under "Hathkargha Samvardhan Sah...

April 22, 2017 2:31 PM

India strongly condemns terrorist attack at Mazar-e-sharif in Afghanistan

India has condemned in the strongest terms the deplorable terrorist attack in Mazar-e-Sharif which took place yesterday resulting in loss of lives, including the brave personnel of the Afghan National Defence Forces.<br/><br/>External Affairs Ministry in a release said, the Government an...

April 22, 2017 2:23 PM

Railway to increase 3AC coaches in long distance trains

Railways will increase 3AC coaches in long distance trains to cater to the growing demand for air-conditioned coaches.<br/><br/>Railway data shows that between April 1, 2016 and March 10, 2017, 3AC coaches carried 17 per cent of all passengers in long-distance trains which accounted for ...

April 22, 2017 1:59 PM

US-India ties become stronger over last few decades: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said, the US-India ties have significantly improved over the last few decades, becoming more stronger and matured that defied changes in the governments in both the countries.<br/><br/>Speaking at a reception hosted by India's Ambassador to the US N...

April 22, 2017 1:27 PM

India&apos;s growth remains resilient, with low inflation: FM Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said, India has been a major driver of global economic growth with an expected growth of 7(point)5 percent for 2017-18 as against 7(point)1 percent in 2016-17. The Finance Minister is currently on an official tour to Washington to attend the Spring Meetings of the I...

April 22, 2017 12:40 PM

SIT of Goa Crime Branch summons former CM Digambar Kamat in mining scam case

The Special Investigation Team, SIT of the Goa Crime Branch has summoned former Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat on Monday in connection with investigations into the illegal mining scam. Senior Crime Branch official told PTI that Mr Kamat will be questioned in relation with the illegal mining activity...

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