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December 10, 2016 8:50 PM

India's external position more robust now: FM Arun Jaitely

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India&apos;s external position is more robust now. He said the country has lower trade and Current Account Deficits, stable exchange regime and the sound buffer of forex reserves which make its position comfortable. <br/><br/>Speaking at Pre- Budge...

December 10, 2016 8:50 PM

90% subsidy for starting community radio stations: Venkaiah Naidu

The government today announced massive subsidy to encourage Community Radio sector in this country. It announced that 90 percent subsidy will be provided for starting such stations in the northeastern states and 75 percent in other states.<br/><br/>Information and Broadcasting Minister V...

December 10, 2016 8:50 PM

Sushma Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant at AIIMS

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today successfully underwent a kidney transplant at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS in New Delhi. <br/><br/>According to sources, the nearly five hour long surgery was conducted by a team of doctors, including AIIMS Director Dr. ...

December 10, 2016 8:46 PM

Human Rights day being celebrated today

Human Rights Day is being celebrated today. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.<br/> <br/>Addressing on the occasion Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya urged all stakeholders to come forward and to have discussion on the issues of human ...

December 10, 2016 8:22 PM

Nigeria: 57 killed,177 wounded in double suicide bombing

A double suicide bombing in a marketplace in northeast Nigeria has left 57 dead and 177 wounded. <br/><br/>Yusuf Muhammed, chairman of the Madagali local government, says 120 children are among those wounded when two women suicide bombers blew themselves up Friday at opposite ends of the...

December 10, 2016 8:20 PM

India&apos;s external position more robust now: FM Arun Jaitely

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India&apos;s external position is more robust now. He said the country has lower trade and Current Account Deficits, stable exchange regime and the sound buffer of forex reserves which make its position comfortable. <br/><br/>Speaking at Pre- Budge...

December 10, 2016 8:18 PM

5 days International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav concludes in Kurukshetra

The five days International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav concluded today with Maha Aarti and Deepdan at Brahm Sarovar in Kurukshetra. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal, Haryana Tourism Minister Ram Bilas Sharma and all ministers in the state participated in the Maha Aart...

December 10, 2016 8:07 PM

Pranab Mukherjee writes to Sushma Swaraj wishing her early recovery

President Pranab Mukherjee has written to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj wishing her early recovery. Ms. Swaraj today successfully underwent a kidney transplant at AIIMS in New Delhi. <br/><br/>In his letter, the President expressed satisfaction that the Minister underwent a suc...

December 10, 2016 8:02 PM

90% subsidy for starting community radio stations: Venkaiah Naidu

The government today announced massive subsidy to encourage Community Radio sector in this country. It announced that 90 percent subsidy will be provided for starting such stations in the northeastern states and 75 percent in other states.<br/><br/>Information and Broadcasting Minister V...

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