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July 6, 2016 9:02 PM

Govt clears FDI proposals worth Rs 223 crore

The government has approved three FDI proposals amounting to over Rs 223 crore. An official release said, the decision was taken on the basis of recommendation of a Foreign Investment Promotion Board. Of them, Rs 118 crore FDI proposal of a Pharma company Corona Remedies was cleared while over Rs 77...

July 6, 2016 8:55 PM

Lakhs congregate in Puri to witness 'Rath Yatra'

In Odisha, about 10 lakh devotees today thronged Puri to catch the glimpse of deities on chariots on the occasion of annual world famous Rath Yatra. This is the only time in the entire year that the devotees see Lord Jagannath leaving the Puri Jagannath temple with his brother Balram and sister Subh...

July 6, 2016 8:55 PM

Security agencies will take action against Zakir Naik: Govt

Government has said, the security agencies will take appropriate action on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is in the centre of controversy following the reports that one of the five Bangladeshi youths allegedly involved in recent Dhaka terror attack was his follower. <br/><br/>Talking t...

July 6, 2016 8:52 PM

Indian diaspora in South Africa organizing grand reception for PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Pretoria tomorrow on second leg of his four African nations tour. During his first state visit to South Africa, Mr Modi will address Indian diaspora in Johannesburg tomorrow evening. Around ten thousand "Indian South Africans" and "admirers of I...

July 6, 2016 8:04 PM

President, VP greet nation on eve of Eid ul Fitr

President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Mohd. Hamid Ansari have greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid ul Fitr. In his message, Mr Mukherjee said, the festival marks the culmination of the Holy Month of Ramzan, a month of prayer, blessings and forgiveness. <br/><br/>He appealed ...

July 6, 2016 7:55 PM

Security agencies will take action against Zakir Naik: Govt

Government has said, the security agencies will take appropriate action on Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is in the centre of controversy following the reports that one of the five Bangladeshi youths allegedly involved in recent Dhaka terror attack was his follower. <br/><br/>Talking t...

July 6, 2016 7:54 PM

President Mukherjee greets nation on eve of Eid ul Fitr

President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Eid ul Fitr. In his message, Mr. Mukherjee said, the festival marks the culmination of the Holy Month of Ramzan, a month of prayer, blessings and forgiveness. <br/><br/>He appealed the countrymen to rededicate themselve...

July 6, 2016 7:54 PM

PM Modi greets leaders of India's neighbouring countires on Eid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the nation and various leaders in India's immediate and extended neighbourhood on the occasion of Eid. In his greetings, Mr Modi wished that the special day deepen the spirit of harmony and peace in the society.<br/><br/>He made a phone cal...

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