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September 16, 2016 6:53 PM

Willing to implement Modi-Xi consensus to improve ties: China

China is willing to join hands with India to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and properly handle sensitive issues to push forward bilateral ties, State Councillor Yang Jiechi has said.<br/><br/>Yang who met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in NewDe...

September 16, 2016 6:52 PM

SC stays NGT order asking Railway, Metro to seek ECs for projects

In an order that would speed up construction work of Indian Railways and metro rail in various cities, Supreme Court today stayed an order of National Green Tribunal directing them to seek prior environmental clearances (ECs) for their projects like dedicated freight corridor.<br/><br/>T...

September 16, 2016 6:11 PM

Commerce & Industry Ministry sets up 8-member Task Force on Innovation

Commerce and Industry Ministry today set up an eight member Task Force on Innovation. The Team comprises of government officials and experts from private organisations. Commerce Ministry in a release said, the task force will assess India&apos;s position as an innovative country and suggest measures...

September 16, 2016 6:05 PM

SC extends parole of Sahara Chief Subrata Roy till Sep 23

Supreme Court today extended the parole of Sahara chief Subrata Roy till September 23. <br/><br/>The parole granted to him in May on humanitarian grounds after his mother passed away, continued later to enable him arrange money to refund his investors. <br/><br/>The decision ...

September 16, 2016 6:05 PM

AIR launches multimedia website & mobile app of its Baluchi services

All India Radio today launched a multimedia website and a mobile application of its Baluchi services today. <br/><br/>Chairman of Prasar Bharti Dr A Surya Prakash launched the website and the Mobile app at the AIR Headquarters in New Delhi this evening. <br/><br/>Speaking on ...

September 16, 2016 4:39 PM

US welcomes India's $1 billion aid pledge to Afghanistan

The US has welcomed one billion dollar aid by India to help war-torn Afghanistan become a stronger country. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters, State Department Spokesman Mark Toner yesterday said US views India's generosity and focus on<br/>Afghanistan as a very positive sign and...

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