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July 27, 2016 8:20 PM

Niti Aayog holding consultations with States on 15-year Vision Document

Niti Aayog is holding consultations with the Chief Secretaries of the states today to discuss on the formulation of a 15-year Vision Document for the country, along with a 7-year Strategy and 3-year Action Agenda to implement that vision. The vision will be actionable in the period beyond the 12th f...

July 27, 2016 8:20 PM

Protests across PoK against massive rigging in recently held elections

Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh has said, allegations of rigging in the recently held elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an eye opener. Talking to media outside Parliament this morning, Mr Singh said, democratic rights are being suppressed by Pakista...

July 27, 2016 7:45 PM

ASI takes up conservation work of Taprohm Temple in Cambodia

The Archaeological Survey of India has taken up conservation work of Taprohm Temple in Cambodia. It is also restoring Vat Phu temple in Lao PDR and Ananda Temple in Myanmar. <br/><br/>These projects are completely funded by the Ministry of External Affairs. Culture and Tourism Minister M...

July 27, 2016 7:45 PM

Prices of essential commodities other than pulses under control: Paswan

Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has said prices of all essential commodities other than pulses are under control. Replying to a short duration discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Mr Paswan said, government has taken several steps to contain rising prices of pulses. <br/><b...

July 27, 2016 7:44 PM

First meeting of BRICS Employment Working Group begins today

The first meeting of the BRICS Employment Working Group (BEWG) under the Indian Presidency of BRICS began in Hyderabad today. <br/><br/>Delegates from all the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa, besides India) participated and discussed various issues which are being c...

July 27, 2016 7:43 PM

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam&apos;s statue unveiled in Rameswaram

The Nation observes the first death anniversary of former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam today. Union Ministers Venkaiah Naidu, Manohar Parikkar unveiled bronze statue of former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam in Rameswaram today. <br/><br/>The foundation stone of Dr Kalam National memori...

July 27, 2016 7:04 PM

Lok Sabha passes Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015

The Lok Sabha has passed the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Bill, 2015. <br/><br/>The Bill seeks to amend the definition of benami transactions, establishes adjudicating authorities and an Appellate Tribunal to deal with benami transactions. <br/><br/>It also spe...

July 27, 2016 6:16 PM

Nation observes first death anniversary of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam

The first death anniversary of former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam is being observed today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Dr. Kalam on his first death anniversary. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, its been a year since our beloved Dr. Kalam left us and created a void that is irreplaceabl...

July 27, 2016 6:06 PM

Call drops problem will be resolved in next 3 to 4 months: Govt

Government today said the call drops problem will be resolved in the next three to four months. Replying to a supplementary in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour, Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha said the Centre will certainly remove this black spot of call drops. <br/><br/>Mr Sinha said, he...

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