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February 16, 2017 8:06 AM

SC refers Delhi-LG row over administrative powers to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution Bench a batch of pleas filed by the Delhi government against the high court verdict which had held that the national capital is not a state and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) is its administrative head.<br/><br/>A bench, comprising Justices ...

February 16, 2017 8:00 AM

AIIMS wins first prize for sanitation & hygiene under Kayakalp awards

All India Institute of Medical Science, AIIMS of Delhi has won the first prize and a cash reward of 5 crore rupees for maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene under the Government's Kayakalp awards.<br/><br/>AIIMS was followed by North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Ins...

February 16, 2017 7:58 AM

Govt launches TAMRA app to ensure transparency in mining operations

Government has launched Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) mobile application and portal to ensure transparent award of statutory clearances for mining operations.<br/><br/>Power Minister Piyush Goyal simultaneously launched this portal yesterday in New De...

February 16, 2017 7:50 AM

Rival factions of AIADMK meet TN Governor; Claim to form govt

In Chennai, rival factions of the ruling AIADMK met Governor Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan and stressed their demands to give opportunity to form the next government. Caretaker chief minister O.Panneerselvam and his key loyalists met the Governor and reportedly sought permission to take back his resi...

February 16, 2017 7:44 AM

5 news judges appointed to apex court

Five new judges were appointed to the Supreme Court, taking its working strength to 28. Sources said, President Pranab Mukherjee has signed their warrants of appointment. Those elevated to the apex court are five high court judges, including four chief justices of state high courts.<br/><br...

February 16, 2017 7:37 AM

2-day Global Investor Summit 'Momentum Jharkhand' starts today in Ranchi

A two-day mega event of Global Investor Summit, branded as "Momentum Jharkhand" is going to start at Khelgaon of Ranchi today. More than one thousands delegates, including many leading industrialists, both Indian and from other countries, will take part in this. Prime Minister Narendra Mod...

February 16, 2017 7:33 AM

ED attaches assets worth Rs. 135 cr in NSEL scam case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) yesterday attached assets, in the form of mutual funds, worth Rs 135 crore in connection with its money laundering probe in the NSEL scam case.<br/><br/>The agency's zonal office in Mumbai issued provisional orders under the Prevention of Money Laund...

February 16, 2017 7:29 AM

NIA arrests Kerala resident in connection with ISIS

NIA has arrested Mouinudheen Parakadavath, a resident of Kerala in connection with its probe in alleged ISIS module. He arrived at the IGI Airport in New Delhi on Tuesday from Abu Dhabi. The agency said, during his examination, Mouinudheen admitted his involvement in the conspiracy.<br/><br...

February 16, 2017 7:28 AM

Rival factions of AIADMK meet Governor; Claims to form government

In Chennai, rival factions of the ruling AIADMK met Governor Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan and stressed their demands to give opportunity to form the next government. Caretaker chief minister O.Panneerselvam and his key loyalists met the Governor and reportedly sought permission to take back his resi...

February 16, 2017 7:15 AM

SC refers Delhi-Centre row over governance to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court has referred to a Constitution Bench a batch of pleas filed by the Delhi government against the high court verdict which had held that the national capital is not a state and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) is its administrative head.<br/><br/>A bench, comprising Justices ...

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