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February 28, 2017 2:18 PM

India can grow at higher rate; job creation plans underway: FM Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said India has potential to grow faster and plans are underway to reduce poverty and create jobs in rural areas. Mr Jaitley, who is meeting top government officials and business leaders in London, told reporters in London that India still has the potential to grow at a ...

February 28, 2017 2:17 PM

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar to visit US today

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar will travel to the United States today to hold a wide-ranging of bilateral talks with senior members of the Donald Trump Administration. <br/><br/>India's concerns over possible clampdown on H1B visas and safety of its nationals are likely to be raised b...

February 28, 2017 2:17 PM

SC rejects plea to terminate foetus with Down syndrome

The Supreme Court today disallowed a woman, who is in her 26th week of pregnancy, to abort her foetus on the ground that it suffered from down syndrome. The court observed that though everybody knows that children with down syndrome are undoubtedly less intelligent, but they are fine people. <br/...

February 28, 2017 1:50 PM

No services at public sector banks today as unions go ahead with strike

Public sector banks across the country remain closed today as staffers and officers went ahead with their day-long strike pressing for various demands. Services like cash deposits and withdrawal from branches and cheque clearances have been hit hard by the strike called by the United Forum of Bank U...

February 28, 2017 1:48 PM

GST to be implemented from 1st of July this year: Shaktikanta Das

Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das has said, Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be implemented from 1st of July this year. Speaking during the launch of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, OECD Economic Surveys India in New Delhi, Mr Das said, GST will be a reality soon as...

February 28, 2017 1:48 PM

No services at public sector banks today as unions go ahead with strike

Public banks across the country remain closed today as staffers and officers went ahead with their day-long strike pressing for various demands. Services like cash deposits and withdrawal from branches and cheque clearances have been hit hard by the strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions.&...

February 28, 2017 1:42 PM

Delhi Police files FIR after DU student alleges rape threats by ABVP

The Delhi Police has filed an FIR in connection with the rape threat to a student of the Delhi University. The Delhi Commission for Women had yesterday written to the Police demanding registration of an FIR and action against the guilty.<br/><br/>The girl, who is daughter of a Kargil mar...

February 28, 2017 1:39 PM

Nand Kumar Sai took charge as NCST Chairperson in Delhi

Nand Kumar Sai today took charge as National Commission for Scheduled Tribes Chairperson in Delhi. Speaking after assuming office, Mr Sai said, tribal culture is integral to diversity of India. He said, tribals need protection and opportunity and he will work towards that.<br/><br/>NCST ...

February 28, 2017 1:27 PM

Delhi Police files FIR after DU student alleges rape threats by ABVP

The Delhi Police has filed an FIR in connection with the rape threat to a student of the Delhi University. The Delhi Commission for Women had yesterday written to the Police demanding registration of an FIR and action against the guilty.<br/><br/>The girl, who is daughter of a Kargil mar...

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