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December 10, 2016 7:50 PM

Pranab Mukherjee to turn 81 tomorrow

President Pranab Mukherjee will turn 81 tomorrow. A number of programmes have been planned by the Rashtrapati Bhavan to observe the occasion of his birthday. These include launch of &apos;100 Million for 100 Million' Campaign. <br/><br/>The Campaign is with the objective to mobilise...

December 10, 2016 7:37 PM

NITI Aayog requests NPCI to launch new scheme to encourage digital payments

NITI Aayog has requested National Payment Corporation of India, NPCI to launch a new scheme to incentivise digital payments to ensure that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of society. <br/><br/>A weekly lucky draw and a quarterly draw for grand prizes are two levels of inc...

December 10, 2016 7:36 PM

90% subsidy for starting community radio stations: Venkaiah Naidu

With an objective to encourage the community radio sector, the government today 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 Venkaiah Naidu made thi...

December 10, 2016 7:27 PM

VVIP chopper scam: BJP criticises Rahul Gandhi

BJP today criticised Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on VVIP chopper scam asking him to disclose which politicians in the UPA rule received bribe in the controversial deal.<br/><br/>Party Secretary Shrikant Sharma said it has been established that commission was paid in the deal. Mr...

December 10, 2016 7:05 PM

NITI Aayog requests NPCI to launch new scheme to encourage digital payments

NITI Aayog has requested National Payment Corporation of India, NPCI to conceptualise and launch a new scheme to incentivize digital payments to ensure that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of society. <br/><br/>An official release said the highlight of the proposed incent...

December 10, 2016 6:39 PM

Ruia Group Chairman Pawan Ruia arrested by West Bengal CID

Industrial house Ruia Group Chairman Pawan Ruia was today arrested by West Bengal CID from his New Delhi residence in connection with a complaint of theft lodged by railways last month. <br/><br/>Ruia was arrested from his residence in Sundar Nagar area in the national capital this morni...

December 10, 2016 5:47 PM

Venkaiah Naidu criticises Rahul Gandhi over his earthquake remark

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu today criticised Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, over his earthquake remark, by saying a previous quake had brought the strength of Mr Gandhi's party from 440 to 44 in the Lok Sabha. <br/><br/>Speaking to media on the sidelines of a function in Ne...

December 10, 2016 5:46 PM

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi sent to police custody by court

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi, arrested in AgustaWestland choppers deal case, was sent to police custody till 14th December by a Delhi court. The court also sent Mr. Tyagi's cousin Sanjeev and lawyer Gautam Khaitan to police custody.<br/><br/>The AgustaWestland deal is related to purch...

December 10, 2016 5:04 PM

2 day First India China Think-Tanks Forum concludes

The two day First India-China Think-Tanks Forum concluded in New Delhi today. A joint press release said in-depth discussions on various issues were held, including on relations between India and China, strengthening strategic communication, promoting economic relations, and regional economic and se...

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