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July 4, 2016 8:13 PM

J&K: Militant killed in encounter at Handwara area of Kupwara

In Jammu & Kashmir, an unidentified militant was killed in an encounter at Wader Bala in north Kashmir&apos;s Handwara area of Kupwara district. Official sources told AIR that an AK-47 rifle and ammunition was recovered from his possession. <br/><br/>During past eleven days, nine mil...

July 4, 2016 7:31 PM

3% reservation to disabled persons must in govt job: SC

The Supreme Court has directed the government to give 3 per cent reservation to persons with disability (PWD) in all services; irrespective of the mode of filling such posts.<br/><br/>Observing their low numbers in government jobs, the apex court held illegal two DoPT memoranda which dep...

July 4, 2016 7:27 PM

PM Modi to embark on four-nation African tour from Thursday

India is keen to expand its engagement with Africa at multiple levels by building upon its long historic ties with the continent. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya from 7th of this month to 11. <br/><br/>Briefing the media...

July 4, 2016 7:23 PM

India among fastest growing economy despite global slowdown: Arun Jaitley

Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said that despite global slowdown trend, Indian economy is one among the fastest growing economy. Referring to the Brexit, he said India is slowly emerging as an economic power which can withstand any global trends. He said India is one of the few economies ...

July 4, 2016 7:05 PM

President wishes to connect Panchayats of five adopted villages in Haryana

President Pranab Mukherjee has desired to connect the Panchayats of the five villages adopted by him in Haryana with the twin objective of developing these villages as smart villages.<br/><br/>Secretary to the President, Mrs Omita Paul said this, while addressing special gram sabhas in v...

July 4, 2016 6:47 PM

People will know when Priyanka is chosen as campaigner for UP polls: Cong

Congress today said people will come to know as and when Priyanka Gandhi is chosen as the face of the campaign for upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.<br/><br/>Replying to a media query about reports of Ms Gandhi being made party's star campaigner in the state, party leader J...

July 4, 2016 6:12 PM

PM Modi to embark on four-nation African tour from Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on four nation tour of Africa on Thursday. <br/><br/>Prime Minister's visit to Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya is significant as India is expecting to strengthen its ties with these countries in the field of energy security, food...

July 4, 2016 6:06 PM

PM to embark on four nation tour of Africa from Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on four nation tour of Africa from Thursday. Prime Minister's visit to Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya aims to strengthen India's ties with these countries in the field of energy security, food security, defense production and maritime ...

July 4, 2016 5:53 PM

Congress a sinking ship without captain: BJP

BJP today attacked Congress for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a poster boy for broken promises and termed the opposition party as a sinking ship without a captain. <br/><br/>Party Secretary Shrikant Sharma alleged that the Congress is speaking out of frustration as Mr. Modi's...

July 4, 2016 5:51 PM

India among fastest growing economy despite global slowdown: Arun Jaitley

Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said that despite global slowdown trend, Indian economy is one among the fastest growing economy. Referring to the Brexit, he said India is slowly emerging as an economic power which can withstand any global trends. He said India is one of the few economies ...

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