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January 13, 2017 7:30 AM

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Whistleblower law

The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. <br/><b...

January 13, 2017 7:16 AM

Minimum monthly pension increased by 9,000 for central govt employees

The Government has increased the minimum monthly pension to nine thousand per person, besides a two-fold hike in ex-gratia amount for central government employees.<br/><br/>Addressing the meeting of the Standing Committee of Voluntary Agencies in New Delhi yesterday, Minister of State in...

January 13, 2017 7:06 AM

PM Modi writes to Ghani; condemns attacks in Kabul, Kandahar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to convey India's condemnation of the recent heinous terror attacks in Kabul and Kandahar. Mr Modi has also reiterated New Delhi's support to Afghanistan in its fight against terrorism. <br/><br/>In his m...

January 13, 2017 6:54 AM

Samajwadi Party row: EC to hear both factions today

The Election Commission will hear today both factions of the Samajwadi Party's claim on party symbol 'Cycle'. After family feud, the factions led by Mulayam Singh Yadav and his son UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had approached the poll body staking claim over the party and the symbo...

January 13, 2017 12:32 AM

SC's no to intervene in whistleblower law irks advocate

The Supreme Court today refused to intervene in the legislative process on the amendments to the law on Whistleblower's Protection Act 2011. The apex court said Parliament is seized of the matter and by asking the legislature about the proposed amendments, it cannot breach the limit. &apos;<...

January 13, 2017 12:17 AM

Ram Vilas Paswan admitted in hospital following complaints in breathing

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has been admitted in a local hospital at Patna following complaints in breathing. His treatment is being done in intensive care unit. Our correspondent quoting sources said, Mr. Paswan's condition is stated to be stable. <br/><br/>According to hospita...

January 13, 2017 12:06 AM

Pakistan hands over Indian national to Army

The Pakistan Army today handed over an Indian national to the Indian Army at Chakan-Da-Bagh crossing point along LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. <br/><br/>A defence spokesman said, Javed Iqbal, a resident of village Bagla of Rajouri district, had inadvertently crossed the Lo...

January 13, 2017 12:05 AM

President greets people on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal

President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted countrymen on the eve of the Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal. In his message the President has said, these festival are expressions of joy and prosperity ushered in by a fresh harvest. <br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee expressed hope that celebrations of fes...

January 13, 2017 12:01 AM

Centre to set up 6-member committee to look into Hajj subsidy issue

The Centre has decided to set up a six-member committee to look into the Hajj subsidy issue. Sources said, the committee will look into the subject whether giving subsidy has any benefits. <br/><br/>The decision has been taken in light of a 2012 Supreme Court order on gradually reducing ...

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