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July 28, 2016 4:46 PM
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 4:45 PM
Eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi passed away on Thursday afternoon.<br/><br/>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.
July 28, 2016 2:27 PM
Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar said in the Rajya Sabha today that there are 190 Indian fishermen in Pakistani jails. Two Indian civilians are also there. He said, India has released 9 Pakistani fishermen and three civilian prisoners so far this year.
July 28, 2016 2:25 PM
The Government intends to open up exploration and production of atomic minerals to private mining companies. Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Prasad gave this information in the Rajya Sabha today. He said, the recently issued Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016 provides ...
July 28, 2016 2:10 PM
The first meeting of BRICS working group on Labour and Employment concluded in Hyderabad today. A consensus was arrived at the meeting to include social security and inclusive growth in the draft declaration to be made later this year. Addressing a press conference, Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dat...
July 28, 2016 2:02 PM
Power Minister Piyush Goyal today stressed on the need for transparency and accountability of discoms. He said this while inaugurating the induction programme of Urban Vidyut Abhiyantas to be placed in state power distribution companies. The Power Ministry has taken up the experiment of placement of...
July 28, 2016 1:57 PM
The Government today informed the Rajya Sabha that the Smart Cities Mission will change the urban landscapes by developing core urban infrastructure. <br/><br/>Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said, the biggest focus will be on countering the threat of terrorism, organized cr...
July 28, 2016 1:51 PM
Biju Janata Dal MP Bhartruhari Mahtab today raised the issue of missing aircraft-AN 32 of the Indian Air Force. The aircraft with 29 people on board disappeared on 22nd of this month soon after taking off from Chennai's Tambaram airbase for Port Blair.<br/><br/> Raising the issue du...
July 28, 2016 1:43 PM
Centre has asked States to offer power to the industries at fixed rates to attract investment. This was stated by Power Minister Piyush Goyal in the Lok Sabha today. He said, energy shortage at all India level has been reduced to 0.9 per cent till last month. He said, according to information report...
July 28, 2016 1:42 PM
Prasar Bharti Chairman Dr. A. Surya Prakash moderated an interaction on "Bicameralism and the Role of the Upper House in the Indian Parliament" in New Delhi yesterday. Focus was on Rajya Sabha's role and its impact of law making in Indian context. The general consensus during the inte...
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