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November 18, 2016 8:11 PM

Cash against debit swipe takes off at 700 petrol pumps

Nearly 700 petrol pumps across the country today started dispensing cash through debit card swipe for the convenience of the people after it was decided to start the facility at around 2500 petrol pumps spread across the country including rural areas, where SBI POS machines are provided. <br/>...

November 18, 2016 7:56 PM

Cyber terrorism biggest threat: Rajnath Singh

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today described cyber terrorism as one of the biggest threats to the society along with cyber crime which has become a challenge and it is being faced by the police these days after steep rise in the number of incidents. <br/><br/>Addressing the Indian Police ...

November 18, 2016 7:53 PM

Centre sanctions Rs 5,800 crore for implementation of urban infra projects

The Centre has approved an investments of over Rs 5,800 crore in five states for timely implementation of basic urban infrastructure projects under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). <br/><br/>These states are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Bihar and Tripura...

November 18, 2016 7:45 PM

Innovation essential for progress of Railways: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 21st century is technology driven era and innovation is essential for progress of Railways, adding that with the change in time, the system in the Indian Railways must change. <br/><br/>Addressing the inaugural session of the Rail Vikas Shivir t...

November 18, 2016 7:30 PM

Bhagwant Mann video: Parliament panel gets extension

The nine member probe committee constituted to submit a report into Aam Aadmi Party MP Bhagwant Mann&apos;s video showing Parliament&apos;s internal security positions has been granted two week extension.<br/><br/>The extension will be effective from tomorrow. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra M...

November 18, 2016 7:27 PM

President condoles passing away of former J&K Governor Lt Gen Sinha

President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former Governor of Assam and Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Gen S.K. Sinha, PVSM. In his message to his wife, Mr Mukherjee said he was sad to learn about the passing away of Lt. Gen. Sinha. <br/><br/>Lt. Gen. Sinha had served in various ...

November 18, 2016 7:25 PM

Disclosure of big defaulters' names will not lead anywhere: SC

The Supreme Court today said that disclosure of names of debtors, who owe 500 crore rupees and more to banks, will not lead anywhere as the important issue is to address root cause of accumulation of non-performing assets. <br/><br/>A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justice...

November 18, 2016 7:22 PM

Quami Ekta Week begins tomorrow

The Communal Harmony Week or Quami Ekta Week will be observed all over the country from tomorrow. <br/><br/>According to a Home Ministry release, the observation of the Quami Ekta Week will help to highlight the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and poten...

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