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June 10, 2016 7:15 AM

Pre-export test for fruit products no longer a must

The Commerce Ministry has said it has done away with the requirement of pre-export test for fruits, a move aimed at cutting transaction cost and promoting ease of doing business.<br/><br/>Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a tweet, said "pre-export test for fruit ...

June 10, 2016 7:14 AM

UGC forms pay review panel for College, Univ academic staff

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a five-member committee for pay revision of academic staff of Universities and Colleges. <br/><br/>The Pay Revision Committee will be chaired by UGC member Prof V S Chauhan and it will submit its report in six months, official source...

June 10, 2016 7:13 AM

Nepal's Deputy PM to arrive New Delhi for three-day visit

Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa will arrive in New Delhi today on a three-day visit to India, during which he will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on a range of bilateral issues. Mr Thapa, who is also Nepal's Foreign Minister, will attend the convocation o...

June 10, 2016 7:13 AM

India signs up to Europe-led clampdown on tax evasion and corruption

India has joined a group of nearly 40 nations that have signed a Europe-led clampdown on tax evasion and corruption, committing to automatically exchange information on beneficial ownership. <br/><br/>The UK&apos;s Treasury Department said in London that these 40 countries have committed...

June 10, 2016 7:13 AM

Centre ready for CBI probe into Mathura violence if UP wants: Rajnath Singh

The Centre is ready to order CBI probe into Mathura violence if the Uttar Pradesh government seeks it. This was stated by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at a rally organised to highlight the schemes of the two-year-old Narendra Modi government in Mau, Uttar Pradesh yesterday. He also question...

June 9, 2016 9:05 PM

Amit Shah terms PM's five nation tour as strategic & diplomatic success

BJP President Amit Shah today said an unprecedented strategic and diplomatic success has been achieved during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's five-nation tour. He said a prosperous and strong India under Mr. Modi's leadership is making its presence felt across the world.<br/><br/&g...

June 9, 2016 8:57 PM

CBI forms SIT to probe corruption cases including Agusta deal, Mallya issue

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to expedite probe into the high profile corruption related cases including the irregularities in Agusta Westland deal and alleged loan fraud by businessman Vijay Mallya. <br/><br/>Sources said the SIT w...

June 9, 2016 8:54 PM

No decision yet on RS polls in Karnataka: EC

The Election Commission today said it has not taken any decision yet regarding Rajya Sabha elections in Karnataka. <br/><br/>A sting by two television channels had purportedly shown last Thursday MLAs negotiating a money deal in exchange for their votes in the biennial elections to four ...

June 9, 2016 8:47 PM

Udta Punjab row: HC adjourns hearing till tomorrow

The Bombay High Court today posted the petition filed by Phantom films, one of the producers of the movie &apos;Udta Punjab&apos;, for further hearing on Friday. A bench headed by Justice S C Dharmadhikari asked the Censor Board to explain why it is insisting on deletion of Punjab signboard in the f...

June 9, 2016 8:33 PM

DA case: CBI questions Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh

CBI today questioned Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in connection with its probe into allegations of disproportionate assets amassed during his tenure as Union Minister. <br/><br/>Mr Singh appeared for questioning at the agency headquarters in New Delhi. <br/><b...

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