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August 23, 2016 8:09 AM

Centre rushes 10 NDRF teams to flood-hit areas of Bihar, UP

The Centre last night rushed 10 NDRF teams to flood-hit areas of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in order to launch massive relief and rescue operations to help those marooned in these states.<br/><br/>NDRF Director General OP Singh said that while five teams are being airlifted for immediate de...

August 23, 2016 7:30 AM

Bar Council of India withdraws suspension of Tamil Nadu lawyers

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has withdrawn the suspension of 126 Tamil Nadu lawyers, including leaders of various bar associations. The lawyers were suspended over their protest against amendments to the Advocates Act. <br/><br/>The suspension has been revoked following a letter writte...

August 23, 2016 6:56 AM

Arun Jaitley appeals to youth in J&K to shun violence

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has appealed to youth in Jammu and Kashmir to shun violence. Speaking to a private TV channel, he said a political solution to the problem will have to be found soon within the Constitutional parameters. <br/><br/>Mr Jaitley said security forces need not use...

August 22, 2016 9:48 PM

Kashmir unrest: 2600 additional paramilitary forces rushed to valley

The Centre today rushed 2,600 additional paramilitary forces to Jammu and Kashmir, in the wake of continuous unrest in the Kashmir Valley. Sources in the Home Ministry said, the forces are being dispatched to trouble-torn areas in the state for maintaining law and order. <br/><br/>These ...

August 22, 2016 9:34 PM

India, Iraq convey strong support in fight against terrorism

India and Iraq have acknowledged the grave threat posed by international terrorism and its sponsors to international peace and security as also the very architecture of nation state. <br/><br/>Both sides conveyed strong support to each other in their common fight against the menace of te...

August 22, 2016 9:30 PM

Prez urges industrial & education sector to work for strengthening economy

The President, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has exhorted the industrial and education sector to work together shoulder to shoulder for energizing and strengthening the economy of the country. <br/><br/>Addressing, a special plenary of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Indian Institute o...

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