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March 9, 2017 7:41 PM

TMC MPs protest over alleged hate crime against Indians in US

Trinamool Congress MPs from both the Houses today staged a dharna near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi inside Parliament complex on the issue of killings of India in America. <br/><br/>The MPs held placards which said, the world is one. All citizens are our brothers and sisters. We must tak...

March 9, 2017 7:40 PM

Parliament's Budget session resumes; PM Modi calls for constructive debate

The second part of the budget session of Parliament began today after a month-long recess which will continue till the 12th of next month. During the session, from the passage of the Finance Bill, 2017, the government is keen to pass the much-awaited legislations related to the Goods and Services Ta...

March 9, 2017 7:16 PM

HC upholds coal ordinance norms on compensation determination

The Delhi High Court today upheld the Centre's 2014 Coal Ordinance' provisions on determination of compensation payable to allottees who lost out in the 2015 coal mine auctions towards mining infrastructure and land.<br/><br/>A bench however, laid down how the provisions ought ...

March 9, 2017 7:14 PM

PM interacts with recipients of Stree Shakti Puraskar, Nari Shakti Puraskar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met and interacted with the recipients of the Stree Shakti Puraskar and Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2014. During the interaction, the Mr Modi congratulated the award winners for their pioneering achievements, both in their individual capacities, and as torchb...

March 9, 2017 7:11 PM

Toyota, Suzuki heads meet PM Modi

President of Toyota Morors Akio Toyoda and Chairman Suzuki O Suzuki called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. According to an official release, the Toyota-Suzuki business partnership and future technological developments came up for discussion. <br/><br/>The partners...

March 9, 2017 6:05 PM

All 85 Indian fishermen to be released from Sri Lankan custody soon

All 85 Indian fishermen will be released from Sri Lankan custody soon. Addressing media in New Delhi this evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay said instructions in this regard to the concerned authorities in Sri Lanka have been issued. Mr Baglay said, now India is awaiting furth...

March 9, 2017 6:03 PM

New Delhi will remain engaged with Washington on H1-B visa issue: MEA

New Delhi says it will remain engaged with Washington on H1-B visa issue. Responding to a media query in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay said, several key issues were discussed during the recent visit of Foreign Secretary Dr S. Jaishankar to the US. <br/><br/>...

March 9, 2017 5:51 PM

Peace, stability in Nepal is of paramount interest to India: MEA

India has said peace and stability in Nepal is of paramount interest to it. Responding to media query, MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India is seriously concerned at the recent violent clashes which claimed several lives. He urged all sides to exercise restraint and avoid any action that may vit...

March 9, 2017 5:45 PM

2-day North-East Business Summit begins in New Delhi

The 11th North East Business Summit today began in New Delhi. The two-day event is an initiative to facilitate investment, highlight strengths of the North-East Region and business opportunities which North-East has to offer. <br/><br/>In a video message, on the occasion, Railways Minist...

March 9, 2017 4:56 PM

New Delhi will remain engaged with Washington on H1-B visa issue: MEA

New Delhi says it will remain engaged with Washington on H1-B visa issue. Responding to media quarries in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesman Gopal Baglay said, several key issues were discussed during the recent visit of Foreign Secretary Dr S. Jaishankar to the US. <br/><br/&gt...

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