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October 5, 2016 4:50 PM

Delhi HC dismisses pleas against clubbing end-use Of Mines

Delhi High Court today dismissed the pleas of some private companies challenging the decision of the Ministry of Coal to club all sectors, barring power, under a single category for coal block auctions. <br/><br/>The decision comes after almost 18 months when it was reserved on 13th Apri...

October 5, 2016 1:53 PM

Pakistani troops resort to fresh shelling, firing along LoC in J&K

In yet another ceasefire violation, Pakistan forces last evening resorted to heavy shelling and firing in Poonch and Rajouri districts along LoC of Jammu and Kashmir.<br/><br/>According to Defence sources, Pakistani forces simultaneously started unprovoked firing and shelling in civilian...

October 5, 2016 1:51 PM

CCEA gives nod to acquisition of 11 per cent stake in Russian oil company

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA today gave nod to acquisition of 11 per cent stake in Russian oil company JSC Vankorneft, by ONGC Videsh Limited, OVL for 930 million dollars.<br/><br/>This will provide 3.2 Million Metric Ton of Oil Equivalent to OVL by 2017. It will also ...

October 5, 2016 1:51 PM

Cabinet approves amendement bill related to HIV/AIDS

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014. The Bill seeks to safeguard rights of HIV-affected people, as well as to prevent and control spread of HIV and AIDS. <br/><br/>The Bill also aims to enhance access to health care services by ensu...

October 5, 2016 1:49 PM

PM chaires cabinet meeting on Security situation on LoC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, CCS to discuss the security scenario in the wake of the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC.<br/><br/>Sources said, the Prime Minister was briefed about the situation on the LoC, ...

October 5, 2016 1:26 PM

Sushma Swaraj calls on visiting Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today called on visiting Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on a three-day visit to India. The two leaders are believed to have discussed issues of mutual interest. <br/><br/>The visiting dignitary is scheduled to meet Prime M...

October 5, 2016 1:14 PM

Singapore PM calls on President Pranab Mukherjee

Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. Mr Loong, who arrived in the national capital on Monday on a 5-day visit to India, had held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.<br/><br/>During the ta...

October 5, 2016 12:12 PM

7 more colonies to be re-developed through NBCC, CPWD in Delhi

Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has said that seven more colonies in the national capital will be re-developed through NBCC and CPWD to address scarcity of housing facility for central government employees. <br/><br/>Addressing the gathering after inaugurating three component...

October 5, 2016 11:55 AM

PM chaires cabinet meeting on Security situation on LoC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, CCS to discuss the security scenario in the wake of the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC.<br/><br/>Sources said, the Prime Minister was briefed about the situation on the LoC, ...

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