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December 1, 2016 12:31 PM

Probe to be initiated into private airline emergency landing: Govt

The government today said, a full-fledged enquiry will be initiated to look into the reports that a private airline, which was on its way to Kolkata from Patna last night was not given immediate permission for emergency landing as it was running short of fuel. <br/><br/>The issue was rai...

December 1, 2016 12:20 PM

India inks Rs 5000 cr deal with US for 145 M777 howitzers

Breaking the Bofors jinx, India and the US inked a nearly 5,000 crore rupees deal for 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers, which will be mostly deployed near the borders with China.<br/><br/>This is the first deal for artillery guns since the Bofors scandal in 1980s.<br/><br/>Indi...

December 1, 2016 12:04 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 (FDC) medicines. The court, while allowing 454 pleas of pharma majors, said, the Centre went about in haphazard manner while banning 344 FDCs.<br/><br/>It said, the government took the decis...

December 1, 2016 12:02 PM

NGOs need to register with NITI Aayog for grant-in-aid: Govt

The Government has said, it is now mandatory for all Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs and voluntary outfits to register with the NITI Aayog to receive grant-in-aid from Ministries and Departments of the Central government. <br/><br/>Minister of State for Planning Rao Inderjit Singh s...

December 1, 2016 11:50 AM

SC orders status quo on Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal land

Supreme Court has ordered to maintain status quo on land acquired for construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal's stretch in Punjab and appointed the Union Home Secretary, Punjab's Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police as receivers.<br/><br/> A bench of Justice ...

December 1, 2016 8:33 AM

PM greets BSF on Raising Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted all Border Security Force, personnel on their Raising Day. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, the BSF has an exemplary legacy of courage and vital role in keeping the borders safe.

December 1, 2016 8:32 AM

PM Modi greets Nagaland on 53rd statehood day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted Nagaland on its 53rd statehood day. He in a tweet, said Nagaland is known for its scenic beauty and talented citizens. He wished people of the state will take it to new heights of progress.<br/><br/>It was on this day in 1963 that the Nagaland a...

December 1, 2016 8:26 AM

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code comes into force

Marking the start of a new regime, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is becoming operational from today. The Code seeks to consolidate and amend laws relating to reorganisation as well as insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time-bound manner. <br/&g...

December 1, 2016 8:10 AM

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to meet Bangladesh PM today

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar is visiting Bangladesh Military Academy in Chittagong this morning where he will have talks with senior Defence officials. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who also holds the defence portfolio later in the day.<br/><br/> Mr Parrikar, ...

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