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January 16, 2017 1:32 PM

6 pilgrims feared killed in stampede at Gangasagar Mela in WB last evening

At least six pilgrims including a woman died and 15 others injured in a stampede in Gangasagar Mela in West Bengal on Sunday evening. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives in West Bengal stampede. He has sanctioned an ex-gratia of two lakh ru...

January 16, 2017 12:59 PM

Nepal Foreign Minister Prakash Sharan arrives New Delhi today

Foreign Minister of Nepal Prakash Sharan Mahat is arriving in New Delhi this evening on a three day visit to India. He will participate in the 2nd edition of the Raisina Dialogue which begins tomorrow.<br/><br/>The visiting dignitary will also meet Minister of State for External Affairs ...

January 16, 2017 12:59 PM

GST Council meeting headed by Jaitley underway in New Delhi

The 9th meeting of GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, is underway in New Delhi. The council will discuss the issue of jurisdiction over assesses as well as finalizing taxation of territorial waters. Mr Jaitley will look to break the deadlock over distribution of powers between cen...

January 16, 2017 11:38 AM

ABU Intl Dance Fest: Over 100 artists from ten countries participated

First Ever Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Dance festival concludes in Hyderabad on Sunday. Over 100 artists from about ten countries showcased their traditional and contemporary dance nuances, from the Asia-Pacific region during the festival. Countries including Maldives, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, P...

January 16, 2017 8:07 AM

Petrol price hiked by 42 paise a litre, diesel by Rs 1.03

Petrol price was hiked by 42 paisa a litre and diesel rate was raised by Rs 1(point)03 a litre. For petrol, the increase is the fourth in 6 weeks while for diesel, it is the second hike in a fortnight.<br/>&apos;<br/>The increase in rates, which are effective from midnight tonight, are e...

January 16, 2017 8:07 AM

Minimum temperature rises in J&K, Rajasthan & Delhi-NCR

A fresh western disturbance has led to a rise in the minimum temperature in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and the National capital Delhi though there was no let-up in the intense cold elsewhere.<br/><br/>The onset of a western disturbance took the minimum temperature in the national capit...

January 16, 2017 8:07 AM

'Outlier' China blocking India's NSG membership, says US

United States has lashed out at China for blocking India from becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, NSG.<br/><br/>In an interview with PTI, calling China as an outlier, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal has said clearly there is one...

January 16, 2017 8:06 AM

Minimum temperature rises in J&K, Rajasthan & Delhi-NCR

A fresh western disturbance has led to a rise in the minimum temperature in Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and the National capital Delhi though there was no let-up in the intense cold elsewhere.<br/><br/>The onset of a western disturbance took the minimum temperature in the national capit...

January 16, 2017 7:53 AM

New Adoption Regulations come into force from today

The new Adoption Regulations have come into force from today. An official release said, the regulations, which have replaced the Adoption Guidelines, 2015, will further strengthen the adoption programme in the country by streamlining the process.<br/><br/>Transparency, early de-instituti...

January 16, 2017 7:43 AM

'Outlier' China blocking India's NSG membership, says US

United States has lashed out at China for blocking India from becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, NSG.<br/><br/>In an interview with PTI, calling China as an outlier, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal has said clearly there is one...

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