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July 28, 2016 7:30 PM

No concrete evidence so far about missing AN-32 plane: Parrikar

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today said, there are several inputs and leads regarding floating objects during search operation about the missing AN-32 plane of IAF with 29 people onboard, but there is no concrete evidence so far. Making a statement in the both houses of Parliament, he said the ...

July 28, 2016 7:30 PM

Lok Sabha video row: Bhagwant Mann to reappear before committee on Monday

Aam Aadmi Party MP, Bhagwant Mann today appeared before the Lok Sabha Committee in connection with his video episode and gave his explanation. The committee head and BJP MP Kirit Somayia said, Mr. Mann's points were contradictory about the incident and he has been called again on Monday.<br/...

July 28, 2016 7:29 PM

Parliament passes Lokpal and Lokayukta Amendment Bill

Parliament has passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Amendment Bill 2016 with the Rajya Sabha approving it today. The bill seeks to amend section 44 of the existing Act to allow extension of the time given to public servants. <br/><br/>Presently, they have to furnish details of assets and liab...

July 28, 2016 7:05 PM

Eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi passes away

Eminent author and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away on Thursday afternoon in a Kolkata Nuring Home after a multi-organ failure. She was 91. Her writings focused on the marginalised communities in the country and served as the voice of the oppressed.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Nare...

July 28, 2016 6:52 PM

Eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi passes away

Eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away on Thursday afternoon. The 90 year old Jnanpeeth awardee, who is known for her dedicated service for the welfare of tribals in different parts of India, was under treatment for age related ailments.<br/><br/>Prime Ministe...

July 28, 2016 6:50 PM

Entire cable network to be digitized by Dec 2016: Venkaiah Naidu

Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha today that the entire cable network in the country will be digitized by December this year. To be done in a phased manner, this measure is expected to curb the transmission of unpermitted TV channels, he stated.

July 28, 2016 6:47 PM

Defamation cases should not be used as a political weapon: SC

The Supreme Court today said defamation cases should not be used as a political counter weapon against critics of governments. The Apex Court stayed execution of non-bailable warrants issued against DMDK Chief and actor-politician Vijayakanth and his wife Premlata in one such case.<br/><br/...

July 28, 2016 6:36 PM

Defence Minister denies Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has denied any kind of Chinese incursion at Barahoti area of Uttarakhand saying that it was just a transgression form that side. Making a statement over the issue in Lok Sabha today, Mr Parrikar said there is a well defined mechanism to settle such transgressions. &...

July 28, 2016 6:24 PM

Indian economy has been put on fast trajectory of growth now: FM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said, the NDA government which had inherited a double digit inflationary economy from UPA, has been able to control it. Intervening in the price rise discussion in the Lok Sabha, Mr Jaitley said, during the Congress led UPA government the inflation was hovering ar...

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