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August 16, 2016 8:00 PM

Swachh Bharat: Govt mulling penalising those spreading dirt

Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has said that government is considering imposing penalties on those spreading dirt in urban areas as part of measures to make Swachh Bharat Mission a success. Speaking to media on the sidelines of a workshop in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said, Swachh Bharat Missi...

August 16, 2016 7:52 PM

Centre will not compromise with country's security: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of State for Power Piyush Goyal has said that Centre will not compromise with country's security. Addressing a gathering in Dhankya in Jaipur district on the occasion of Tiranga Yatra, Mr. Goyal said that India will not tolerate interference in its internal matter. He added, Cent...

August 16, 2016 6:39 PM

India is scaling new heights under Modi govt: Maneka Gandhi

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has said, under the Narendra Modi Government, India is scaling new heights towards sustained peace and prosperity. Addressing a function in Chennai, she said India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is emerging as a nation that the world is proud of. India has remained a...

August 16, 2016 6:39 PM

Sushma Swaraj meetst her Maldivian counterpart Dr. Mohamed Asim

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met her Maldivian counterpart Dr. Mohamed Asim in New Delhi today and reviewed the progress on various aspects of the relationship. The two leaders reaffirmed their resolve for strengthening the bilateral partnership. During the talks, Mrs Swaraj reiterated th...

August 16, 2016 6:38 PM

World famous prominent Punjabi writer Gurdial Singh passes away

World famous prominent Punjabi writer, novelist and short story writer and Jnanpith awardee Gurdial Singh passed away at Bathinda today. He was 83. He will be cremated at Jaito in Faridkot district tomorrow. The award-winning Punjabi film, 'Anne Ghore Da Daan' (Alms of the Blind Horse), wa...

August 16, 2016 6:34 PM

Anti-Human Trafficking Bill to be passed by Dec 2016: Maneka Gandhi

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi has said the country's first ever comprehensive Anti-Human Trafficking Bill will be passed by this December. Addressing a function organised by a voluntary organization in Chennai working among street children, she said consultation p...

August 16, 2016 6:16 PM

Will not remain silent if anybody attack my country: Defence Minister

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said that if anybody would attack my country he will not remain silent. <br/><br/>He said that Indian soldiers will give befitting reply to every attack. He said that Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is part of India and violation of huma...

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