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July 11, 2016 9:13 PM

Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviews Kashmir situation

Home Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with senior officials in New Delhi and reviewed the situation in the Kashmir valley. Later today, Home Minister spoke to Congress President Sonia Gandhi over the tense situation in Kashmir. Mr. Singh also had a telephonic conversation with former Jammu and ...

July 11, 2016 9:13 PM

President confers 51st Jnanpith Award on Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari

President Pranab Mukherjee today conferred the 51st Jnanpith Award on renowned Gujarati writer Dr. Raghuveer Chaudhari at a function in New Delhi. He was awarded with the India's highest literary honour for the year 2015. <br/><br/>Dr. Chaudhari 's most noted works include nove...

July 11, 2016 8:41 PM

India condemns Pakistan's statement on situation in J&K

India today strongly reacted to Pakistan's statement on the prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir after the killing of a Hizbul militant in the valley. <br/><br/>It said that the statement reflects Pakistan's continued attachment to terrorism and its use as an instrument of...

July 11, 2016 8:39 PM

India plans evacuation of its nationals from South Sudan

India is planning evacuation of its nationals from South Sudan in view of violence there. In a series of tweets, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj asked the nationals to register themselves with Indian Embassy and do not panic. <br/><br/>They have also been advised not to travel to...

July 11, 2016 8:34 PM

Centre rushes 8 additional CRPF companies to Kashmir

Centre has rushed eight additional companies of CRPF to Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of continued violent protests across the Valley. It is in addition to 12 companies which were sent on Saturday to assist the local administration in maintaining law and order in the area. <br/><br/>Mean...

July 11, 2016 8:27 PM

BJP hits out at Kejriwal for attacking Amit Shah

BJP today hit out at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for attacking its president over reports that Amit Shah and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi had allegedly struck a deal during the Bihar polls. The party termed the allegation as false. <br/><br/> A former BJP MLA from Gujarat has a...

July 11, 2016 8:23 PM

Govt to form panel to chalk out strategy to tackle shortage of pulses

Government has decided to set up a panel to chalk out long-term strategy to tackle the shortage of pulses in the country. The committee to be headed by Chief Economic Advisor, will consider reasonable hike in minimum support price of pulses and also bonus for the farmers. It will submit its report w...

July 11, 2016 8:19 PM

President on 3-day visit to Darjeeling beginning tomorrow

President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee will be on three-day visit to Darjeeling beginning tomorrow, where he will attend various functions. The government of West Bengal will host a state reception in honour of the President at Chowrasta (The Mall), tomorrow. <br/><br/>On Wednesday, Mr. Mukherje...

July 11, 2016 8:16 PM

Justice Mudgal gives scathing report against DDCA officials

The Delhi High Court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal has given a scathing report on the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association's functioning during this year's IPL with strong observations against a few senior DDCA office-bearers.<br/><br/>In his 27-page report on DDCA...

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