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February 10, 2017 6:28 AM

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK rival factions meet Governor Vidyasagar Rao

In Tamil Nadu, the rival factions of the ruling AIADMK met Governor Vidyasagar Rao at the Raj Bhavan in Chennai last evening. Acting Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam met him along with his key supporters at 5 pm and submitted a memorandum, seemingly explaining the circumstances leading to his endorsin...

February 10, 2017 6:01 AM

India committed to fight against terrorism: M J Akbar

Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar said India is strongly committed to fight against terrorism. <br/><br/>Addressing the 17th International National Security Guard- NSG Seminar in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Akbar said the nations which support terrorism should be held accounta...

February 10, 2017 5:56 AM

India and UK sign MoU to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights

India and United Kingdom have signed a MoU to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries, following successful talks in India this week. <br/><br/>Limits on flights from key Indian cities including Chennai and Kolkata have been scrapped, allowing for a...

February 10, 2017 5:51 AM

Govt mulling hike in maintenance amount for senior citizens: Thaawarchand

Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot has said that the Government is planning to increase the maintenance amount for senior citizens under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. <br/><br/>Talking to media in New Delhi yesterday,...

February 10, 2017 5:48 AM

2G: Court asks Swamy to bring reasonable material against Tata

A special court in New Delhi has asked BJP MP Subramanian Swamy to bring reasonable material in support of his criminal complaint against industrialist Ratan Tata, former Telecom Minister A Raja, former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and others seeking their prosecution in connection with a 2G spect...

February 10, 2017 5:44 AM

MEA quashes Pakistan's allegations of building secret nuclear city

External Affairs Ministry has quashed Pakistan's allegations that India is building a secret nuclear city in the southern region of the country. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi yesterday, MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the secret city is a figment of the neighbouring count...

February 10, 2017 5:43 AM

Govt decides to open 56 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras

The Government has decided to open 56 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras, POPSK, at different locations of many states for delivering passport related services to public. The states include Delhi, Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana and West Bengal. <br/><br/>The ...

February 10, 2017 5:42 AM

India committed to fight against terrorism: M J Akbar

Minister of State for External Affairs M. J. Akbar said India is strongly committed to fight against terrorism. <br/><br/>Addressing the 17th International National Security Guard- NSG Seminar in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Akbar said the nations which support terrorism should be held accoun...

February 10, 2017 2:14 AM

Britain and India agree to ease restrictions on number of scheduled flights

Britain and India today agreed to ease restrictions on the number of scheduled flights between the two countries in a bid to boost trade and tourism ties before Britain leaves the European Union.<br/><br/>Limits on flights to Britain from key Indian cities including Chennai and Kolkata h...

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