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July 28, 2016 6:23 PM

Technology will continue to be a key driver of economic growth: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that technology will continue to be a key driver of economic growth and instrument for poverty elimination in India. Speaking at the meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi today, Mr Modi said, India has not succeeded in making the best and efficient use of the natur...

July 28, 2016 6:22 PM

BSF delegation holds meeting with Pakistan Rangers in Lahore

A Border Security Force, BSF delegation, held a meeting with Pakistan Rangers from 25th to 28th of this month in Lahore. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the meeting was held in a cordial and cooperative atmosphere. He informed that there was consensus that there has been gre...

July 28, 2016 6:21 PM

77 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan jail return home

The seventy seven fishermen from Tamil Nadu released from Sri Lankan jail returned home on Thursday evening. The fishermen were released by Sri Lankan courts as goodwill gesture. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalithaa had written several letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and secure ...

July 28, 2016 6:19 PM

Rajnath Singh to represent India in Islamabad for SAARC meeting

Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be representing India in Islamabad for the SAARC meeting on 4th of next month. Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the meeting will discuss regional cooperation on a number of security related matters. <br/><...

July 28, 2016 6:18 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 6:18 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 6:17 PM

Syria: Corridors to be opened for civilians, unarmed rebels to leave Aleppo

In Syria, corridors are to be opened to allow civilians and unarmed rebels to leave the besieged city of Aleppo. Syria's key ally Russia has said that three routes would be opened and a fourth for armed rebels. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said, Syria's President has also offered...

July 28, 2016 6:16 PM

Rahul Gandhi attack PM over price rise issue

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over price rise issue, questioning why he did not say anything about it on the completion of two years of NDA government. He accused him of not delivering on the promises of checking the price rise of essential commodit...

July 28, 2016 4:47 PM

Meeting of NITI Aayog on 15-year vision document underway

The meeting of NITI Aayog to give concrete shape to 15-year vision document for accelerating all round development of the country is currently underway in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing the meeting. During the meeting, NITI Aayog will make a presentation to the Prime Minister on...

July 28, 2016 4:46 PM

Defence Minister denies any kind of 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. &...

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