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November 2, 2016 8:54 PM

OROP issue: Rahul Gandhi detained twice; Kejriwal, Sisodia also detained

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were stopped on their way while they were proceeding to meet the family of ex-serviceman Ram Kishan Grewal. Subedar Grewal had allegedly committed suicide over the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme.<br/><br/>T...

November 2, 2016 8:54 PM

PM discusses security situation along Indo-Pak in J&K

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high level meet with Home minister Rajnath Singh, Defence minister Manohar Parrikar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent quoting sources reports, the meet reported to have discussed the security along India-Paki...

November 2, 2016 8:35 PM

Journalism played great role in strengthening Indian democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that journalism has played a great role in strengthening the Indian democracy. <br/><br/>Speaking at a function in New Delhi, Mr Modi said, during the freedom struggle, the newspapers proved to be potent weapon in fighting against British empire.He...

November 2, 2016 8:24 PM

OROP issue: Defence Minister seeks details of suicide by ex-serviceman

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has asked Ministry officials to provide him details about Subedar Ram Kishan Grewal who allegedly committed suicide in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>The deceased reportedly was to handover a petition to the Defence Minister over One Rank One Pension issue. ...

November 2, 2016 8:08 PM

OROP issue: Rahul, Kejriwal doing politics over death, says BJP

BJP today hit out at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accusing them of doing politics over alleged deaths of an ex-serviceman on OROP issue. <br/><br/>Party Secretary Shrikant Sharma termed the incident as unfortunate and asserted that the NDA...

November 2, 2016 7:52 PM

Govt marks Rs 10 lakh each for mandis for waste management

Agriculture Ministry has prepared a Swachhta Action Plan under which Rs 10 lakh will be provided to each mandis for setting up waste management plants. <br/><br/>The fund will be spent under e-National Agriculture Market, e-NAM scheme.Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh told reporters...

November 2, 2016 7:43 PM

India, Bangladesh to hold joint military exercise Sampriti from Nov 5-18

India and Bangladesh will conduct a joint military training exercise SAMPRITI at Tangail, Dhaka from 5th to 18th of this month. <br/><br/>The exercise is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between the two countries and is the sixth edition of the exercise which is hoste...

November 2, 2016 7:42 PM

Govt appoints Bindheswar Pathak as brand ambassador of Swachh Rail Mission

Ministry of Railways has appointed Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International as a Brand Ambassador for Swachh Rail Mission of Indian Railway. <br/><br/>Minister of Railway Suresh Prabhu felicitated Dr Pathak at a function in New Delhi today.Speaking on the occasion, Mr P...

November 2, 2016 7:28 PM

BPR&D holds round table on laws related to bail

Bureau of Police Research and Development, BPR&D, today organized a round table in New Delhi on the issues relating to Bail. <br/><br/>Various aspects of law of bail including difficulties faced by Police under present arrangements were discussed. <br/><br/>Criteria for g...

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