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February 7, 2017 1:32 PM

India to host meet of Global Initiatives to combat nuclear terrorism

India will host the Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism from tomorrow in New Delhi. Around 150 delegates from various partner countries and international organisations will be participating in the three day event.<br/><br/>Fore...

February 7, 2017 1:23 PM

Govt says it is promoting digital, cashless economy

Government today said it is promoting digital and cashless economy as well as digi dhan melas across the country. Talking to media after BJP Parliamentary Party meeting in New Delhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said, a large number of people have been participating in the digi dhan m...

February 7, 2017 1:23 PM

Need to repose faith in Jan Shakti, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said it is high time to understand and appreciate the inherent strength of India&apos;s people and take the country to newer heights. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on President&apos;s address in the Lok Sabha, Mr Modi today said, there is a need to repose fait...

February 7, 2017 11:58 AM

TMC MPs walk out of RS to protest threats by BJP leaders

The Trinamool Congress members in the Rajya Sabha today walked out protesting against Deputy Chairman&apos;s ruling not allowing the matter raised by Derek O&apos;Brien who alleged that his party MPs are being threatened by the BJP leaders. <br/><br/>Raising the matter during Zero Hour, ...

February 7, 2017 11:55 AM

Child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi's Nobel citation stolen

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's house in the national capital was burgled and his Nobel citation allegedly stolen. Police said, they received a call about the alleged theft of the citation and teams are at the spot to get details. Police also informed that Satyarthi is currently abroad. The ...

February 7, 2017 11:36 AM

New Delhi: Court grants bail to Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta

A Special Court in New Delhi today granted bail to Former Coal Secretary H C Gupta and six others in connection with a case related to alleged irregularities in allocation of a Chhattisgarh-based coal block to SKS Ispat and Power Ltd. Gupta is already facing prosecution in over seven cases related t...

February 7, 2017 8:24 AM

CRPF orders inquiry after 59 trainee commandos go mass bunking

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has ordered an inquiry into alleged misconduct by 59 trainee commandos as they went on leave without informing the authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday at the Mughalsarai Station when the commandos apparently decided to abandon their forward journey an...

February 7, 2017 8:19 AM

Rajiv Singh takes over as acting CEO of Prasar Bharati

Member (Finance) in Prasar Bharati Rajiv Singh has taken over as the acting CEO of the public broadcaster. He succeeded Mr Suresh Panda, who retired on Monday. Prasar Bharati looks after the functioning of Doordarshan and All India Radio.

February 7, 2017 8:15 AM

More than 16,39,000 street bulbs replaced with LED across country under SLNP

More than 16 lakh 39 thousand street bulbs have been replaced with LED Lights throughout the country under Street Lighting National Programme.<br/><br/>Power Minister Piyush Goyal informed this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha yesterday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the...

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