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July 26, 2016 1:12 PM

Kanimozhi expresses concern over rape case in Delhi slum

DMK member Kanimozhi today expressed serious concern over the alleged rape of a four year girl in a slum in Delhi yesterday. She asked the government to look into the matter. Raising the issue in the Rajya Sabha, she alleged that such incidents are taking place all over the country, which is a cause...

July 26, 2016 1:07 PM

Kargil Vijay Diwas being observed today

Today is 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas. The day is observed on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War Heroes. Defence Minister Manohar Parikar and three Service Chiefs paid homage to Kargil martyrs at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate in New Delhi this morning. Mr Parrikar paid rich tribute to the hero...

July 26, 2016 12:59 PM

Atrocities on dalits are on the rise since BJP rule: Mayawati

BSP Chief Mayawati today alleged that the incidents of atrocities on dalits and crime against women are on the rise ever since BJP came into power at the Centre and different states. Referring to such incidents reported in Haryana, she said, on the one hand the BJP talks about Beti Bachao Beti Padha...

July 26, 2016 12:57 PM

Delhi's auto, taxi unions on strike from today against app-based services

The Delhi's auto and taxi unions today went on an indefinite strike against app-based taxi services, causing hardship to thousands of commuters. Twenty unions of autos and taxis have formed a Joint Action Committee, which has called for the indefinite strike. <br/><br/>The Committee...

July 26, 2016 12:41 PM

Arun Jaitely to meet State Finance Ministers today to discuss GST bill

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will chair a meeting of Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers on Goods and Services Tax (GST) in New Delhi today. <br/><br/>They will discuss proposed amendments to the GST Bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha but is stuck in the Rajya S...

July 26, 2016 12:40 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister requests opposition to cooperate with govt

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar has requested the opposition to cooperate with the government so that passage of key legislations can be ensured. <br/><br/>Talking to media after BJPParliamentary Board meeting in New Delhi this morning, Mr Kumar said, issues can be raised and...

July 26, 2016 12:40 PM

Four militants killed, another apprehended in J&K

In Jammu & Kashmir, four militants were killed and another apprehended by security forces during an ongoing operation near the Line of Control in Kupwara district today. <br/><br/>An army official said, the operation is underway in Naugam sector near LOC in Kupwara district. He said ...

July 26, 2016 12:40 PM

Curfew lifted from various areas in south Kashmir and Srinagar

In Jammu & Kashmir, curfew and restrictions have been lifted from various areas in south Kashmir and Srinagar district after 17 days of continual law and order disturbances. DIG Police South Kashmir Range Ghulam Hassan Bhat told AIR that curfew was lifted from Shopian, Kulgam and Awantipora area...

July 26, 2016 12:31 PM

Mobile Internet services restored in Jammu region

Mobile Internet services were restored in Jammu region yesterday after remaining suspended for 17 days in view of protests in Kashmir Valley. Deputy Commissioner of Jammu Simrandeep Singh said the orders have been issued to restore mobile Internet services with immediate effect. Fearing a backlash i...

July 26, 2016 12:31 PM

President Pranab Mukherjee completes four years in office

President Pranab Mukherjee completed four years in the office yesterday. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase-II of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum in presence of Mr Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and other dignitaries. <br/>&...

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