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June 10, 2016 8:34 PM

Union minister Balyan condemns Sadhvi Prachis remark

Union Minister, Shri Sanjeev Balyan, has condemned VHP leader, Sadhvi Prachi&apos;s comment that "it is time to make India Muslim Free". <br/><br/>Such comments should not be made. I condemn it. It is wrong to make such statements," Balyan, Union Minister of State for Agri...

June 10, 2016 8:29 PM

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted of terror charges

Alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy was today absolved of serious charges under stringent unlawful activities law for being a member of the banned CPI (Maoist) by a Delhi court which held him guilty of residing in the national capital using fake identities.<br/><br/>The court held him ...

June 10, 2016 8:12 PM

Govt forms 3rd Pay Revision Committee for executives of CPSUs

The government has constituted the 3rd Pay Revision Committee for the executives of the Central Public Sector Undertakings,CPSUs. The Committee will be headed by a retired Justice Satish Chandra. <br/><br/>According to the Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises, the panel will...

June 10, 2016 7:54 PM

Nepal Deputy PM meets Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Kamal Thapa arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to India today. Mr Thapa met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj this evening and discussed issues of mutual interest. <br/><br/>On the occasion, Mrs. Swaraj reaffirmed India&#03...

June 10, 2016 7:47 PM

CBI raids Doordarshan Kendra Shimla&apos;s office

In Himachal Pradesh, about ten member team of Central Bureau of Investigation CBI today raided Doordarshan Kendra Shimla&apos;s office. <br/><br/>According to sources the CBI officials reached the Kendra this afternoon and sealed the whole office. The team is checking the records and doc...

June 10, 2016 7:45 PM

Gulberg case: Court defers judgment on quantum of punishment till Monday

The special court of Ahmedbad has deferred the judgment on the quantum of punishment to the 24 convicts in the Gulberg Society massacre case till Monday. <br/><br/>The special public prosecutor RC Kodekar asked for the time till Monday to submit the details regarding the time spent by th...

June 10, 2016 7:14 PM

Heavy rainfall expected in Bengal, Northeast as Monsoon advances

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected during next 3-4 days in more parts of central and north Bay of Bengal and some parts of Northeastern States as the Southwest Monsoon is likely to advance into these areas, MeT Department said.<br/><br/>The Southwest Monsoon has been active over Kera...

June 10, 2016 7:14 PM

Nepal Deputy PM arrives in India on three-day visit

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Nepal Kamal Thapa arrived in New Delhi on a three-day visit to India today. Mr Thapa met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj this evening and discussed issues of mutual interest. Tomorrow, the visiting dignitary will preside over South Asian Universi...

June 10, 2016 6:24 PM

Jaya urges PM to secure release of 21 TN fishermen from Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has written a letter today to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the release of twenty one fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy. She requested the Prime Minister to direct External Affairs Ministry to take up the matter with Sri Lankan authorities. <br/...

June 10, 2016 6:23 PM

Centre to upgrade one lakh looms to ensure growth of textile sector: Gangwar

The Centre has decided to upgrade one lakh looms this year under powerlooms upgradation scheme to ensure growth of textile sector. Briefing reporters in New Delhi on the achievements of his Ministry during last two years, Textile Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar said that during last 15 months nearly ...

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