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November 17, 2016 7:30 PM

Government serious about bringing back Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya

Government today said it is serious about bringing back former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi and liquor baron Vijay Mallya to India who are facing various allegations. <br/><br/>In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the two cases in question re...

November 17, 2016 7:01 PM

Demonetization: Cong to continue protest, seeks PM's reply on issue

Congress has said it will continue its protest over demonetization issue in Parliament unless the Prime Minister makes a statement on it. Replying to a media query in New Delhi this evening, party leader Jairam Ramesh said, people are facing lot of challenges and inconvenience due to what he called ...

November 17, 2016 6:44 PM

Toll collection on NHs suspended till Nov 24 midnight

The toll tax will not be collected till the midnight of 24th November to ensure smooth traffic movement across all national highways. Earlier, the suspension of toll tax is ending tomorrow midnight .

November 17, 2016 6:43 PM

Panel report on age limit in CS exam under consideration: Govt

Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha today that UPSC is examining the recommendations of an expert committee on the pattern of civil service examination and the candidates&apos; age limit. Its response is awaited.

November 17, 2016 6:42 PM

Government rules out any roll back of demonetization decision

Government today ruled out any roll back of the decision on demonetization of high value currency notes and described it as a very well planned and executed move while also urging political parties to support the decision as it will boost country&apos;s formal economy. <br/><br/>Talking ...

November 17, 2016 6:41 PM

Demonetisation: BJP seeks apology over Azad's remarks on Uri attack

BJP has demanded apology from Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad for his remarks comparing alleged death due to demonetization with killing in Uri terror attack. <br/><br/>Talking to media outside Parliament, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar objected to the comments...

November 17, 2016 6:14 PM

People opposing demonetisation have more to hide: Jitendra Singh

Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh has said that those opposing the demonetisation have more to hide and less to show. Inaugurating 22nd Conference of CBI, Vigilance Bureau and Economic Offences Wings in New Delhi today, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nothing to hide. <br/><b...

November 17, 2016 6:08 PM

Centre approves over Rs 70 crore disaster relief to Uttarakhand

Centre has approved the assistance of over 70 crore rupees for Uttarakhand from the National Disaster Relief Fund. <br/><br/>Home Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the High Level Committee in New Delhi for Central Assistance to Uttarakhand affected by drought. <br/>...

November 17, 2016 6:06 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Govt launches contest on social innovation

The Ministry of External Affairs is organising a national contest to identify India's top 25 social innovators as part activities planned for forthcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Mini...

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