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June 21, 2016 5:34 PM

BJP MP continues hunger strike outside Kejriwal's house

BJP MP Maheish Girri is continuing his hunger strike for the third day today against the charges leveled by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal into the alleged murder of NDMC official M M Khan.<br/><br/>Mr. Giri is on a hunger strike outside Mr. Kejriwal's residence in the nationa...

June 21, 2016 5:34 PM

Door open for discussions on India's NSG bid: China

China, which has been opposing India's NSG membership bid, today for the first time said the door is open for discussions on the issue. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying told a media briefing in Beijing that while discussions are going on among the NSG members, Beijing never sa...

June 21, 2016 5:34 PM

NCW seeks explanation from Salaman Khan for his remarks on women

National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought explanation from Bollywood actor Salaman Khan for his controversial remarks on women. Talking to media in New Delhi today, NCW Chairperson Lalitha Kumaramangalam said Mr.Khan has been given seven days time to apologise failing which the NCW will summon ...

June 21, 2016 5:33 PM

Indian soldiers celebrate International Yoga Day at Siachen Glacier

Indian soldiers celebrated the International Yoga Day at Siachen Glacier, the world's highest battlefield. The army's Fire and Fury Corps at Siachen, Leh, Kargil and other forward posts in Jammu and Kashmir conducted yoga asanas or exercises. A statement say, practice of yoga by soldiers i...

June 21, 2016 1:57 PM

Monsoon to hit south Gujarat, some parts of MP & East UP during next 48 hrs

The southwest monsoon has covered almost half of the country, including the drought-hit Marathwada. MeT department said the drought hit Marathwada and parts of Vidarbha too have been receiving rains over the past two-three days. Conditions are favourable for South West Monsoon in south Gujarat, some...

June 21, 2016 1:49 PM

Top LeT militant arrested in J&K

Jammu & Kashmir, a top Lashkar e Tayyeba (LeT) militant was arrested by Police from Sogam market in Lolab area of north Kashmir&apos;s Kupwara District. A police official told AIR that the apprehended person is the top LeT militant Commander Abu Ukasha alias Hanzullah of Pakistan.<br/><...

June 21, 2016 1:46 PM

Govt dedicated to upliftment of poor: Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the government is dedicated to the upliftment of poor and downtrodden of the country. Addressing a program of PM Ujjawala Yojna to distribute free connection to BPL women at Lucknow, he said, the Centre has started work to provide piped gas to all ho...

June 21, 2016 1:44 PM

Centre bans cancer causing chemical potassium bromate as food additive

The government has banned use of potassium bromate as a food additive. Last month Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had recommended to the Health Ministry about removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Env...

June 21, 2016 1:40 PM

Centre bans use of cancer causing chemical potassium bromate as food additive

The government has banned use of potassium bromate as a food additive. Last month Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had recommended to the Health Ministry about removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Env...

June 21, 2016 1:29 PM

Jaitley releases silver coin to mark Martyrdom Day of Banda Singh Bahadur

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today released a commemorative silver coin on the occasion of 300th Martyrdom Day of Sikh General Banda Singh Bahadur. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Jaitley said Banda Singh Bahadur was a great leader who continues to inspire the people. He said, Bahadur fought the Mugha...

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