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December 1, 2016 6:45 PM

Parrikar calls on Bangladesh PM to strengthen security ties b/w countries

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today called on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed measures to strengthen military and security ties between the two countries. The meeting between Mr Parrikar and Ms Hasina, who holds the defence portfolio in the cabinet, lasted for about 30 minu...

December 1, 2016 5:08 PM

"Mann Ki Baat" does not cover public policy or announcements: Rathore

Government today said, Mann Ki Baat programme on Radio does not cover any public policy or announcements. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore said, this programme is a unique initiative of the Prime Minister to reach acr...

December 1, 2016 4:53 PM

India to continue talks with China on trans-border rivers

India will continue to be in talks with China on the issue of trans-border rivers to safeguard national interests. China has assured India that its hydro-power projects do not involve diversion of the waters of the Brahmaputra river. <br/><br/>Minister of State for External Affairs M.J.A...

December 1, 2016 4:30 PM

Cong exposed for not participating in demonetisation debate: Venkaiah Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu has said Congress has been exposed for not participating in the debate on demonetization despite Prime Minister's presence in the Rajya Sabha. Mr Naidu told reporters outside Parliament that the opposition party is shying away from the debate...

December 1, 2016 4:05 PM

Delhi HC sets aside Centre's decision to ban 344 fixed FDC medicines

The Delhi High Court today set aside the Centre's decision to ban 344 fixed dose combination medicines. The court, while allowing 454 pleas of pharma majors, said, the Centre went about in haphazard manner while banning 344 FDCs, including Corex cough syrup, Vicks Action 500 extra, D'Cold ...

December 1, 2016 3:42 PM

JP Nadda asks MPs to let Parliament function smoothly

Union Health Minister JP Nadda today said, HIV Bill is on the table of the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing. Addressing the function of World AIDS Day in New Delhi today, he requested all MPs to let Parliament function smoothly so that the important bill is passed.<br/><br/>Mr N...

December 1, 2016 3:36 PM

JP Nadda asks MPs to let Parliament function smoothly

Union Health Minister JP Nadda today said, HIV Bill is on the table of the Rajya Sabha for consideration and passing. Addressing the function of World AIDS Day in New Delhi today, he requested all MPs to let Parliament function smoothly so that the important bill is passed.<br/><br/>Mr N...

December 1, 2016 3:30 PM

Govt mulls amendments in Passport Rules to simplify documentation process

The government is exploring amendments in the Passport Rules to further simplify the documentation process necessary for issuing passports. It is also considering a timely, transparent, more accessible and reliable procedure to issue passports.<br/><br/>Minister of State for External Aff...

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