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May 27, 2016 1:57 PM

Centre allocated Rs 6000 crore for welfare of people in mining areas: Tomar

Union Minister for Steel and Mines Narendra Tomar has appealed the state governments to complete the auction process of mines so that additional revenue and employment could be generated in the state. <br/><br/>In the national meet of the mining ministers of different states in Jaipur to...

May 27, 2016 1:52 PM

NDA has provided corruption-free govt: Amit Shah

BJP Chief Amit Shah today said NDA has provided a corruption-free government during its two year rule and maintained a balance between economic reforms and welfare of the people. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, he said, the government has ended policy paralysis of ten years of UPA rule a...

May 27, 2016 1:48 PM

Govt seeks public view on GAAR provisions for clarity on implementation

The provisions of General Anti Avoidance Rule (GAAR) contained in the Income-tax Act will be effective from assessment year 2018-19 and financial Year 2017-18. Several stakeholders and industry associations have represented that guidelines for implementation of GAAR be issued so that there is adequa...

May 27, 2016 1:36 PM

Nigerian thrashed by locals over parking row in Hyderabad, MEA seeks report

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has sought a report from the Telangana government after a Nigerian student was attacked in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Media reports says that a 23-year-old Nigerian student was thrashed by locals over a parking dispute. A case has been registered by police.

May 27, 2016 1:34 PM

HC puts on hold JNU action against Umar, Anirban

Delhi High Court today put on hold the disciplinary action taken by JNU administration against students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, accused of sedition in connection with a February 9 event, till their appeals against the decision are decided by the university's appellate authority.&l...

May 27, 2016 1:29 PM

President Mukherjee leaves for home after China visit

President Pranab Mukherjee today left for home after a four-day visit to China that saw him meeting the top Chinese leadership and discussing the boundary issue and cooperation in combating terrorism besides the need for a predictable nuclear regime.<br/><br/>Mr Mukherjee, who made his f...

May 27, 2016 11:04 AM

Gunbattle between security forces, militants erupts in Kashmir

In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district today. Police said, exchange of fire started at 6.30 AM when security forces launched a search operation in Kanchipora village following information about the presence of two mil...

May 27, 2016 10:41 AM

Nation remembers Jawaharlal Nehru on his 52nd death anniversary

Nation pays homage to first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 52nd death anniversary today. Vice President Hamid Ansari paid floral tributes to Pandit Nehru at his Samadhi, Shanti Van in New Delhi. In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to Nehru. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi a...

May 27, 2016 10:11 AM

Gunbattle between security forces, militants erupts in Kashmir

In Jammu and Kashmir, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Tangmarg area of Baramulla district today. Police said, exchange of fire started at 6.30 AM when security forces launched a search operation in Kanchipora village following information about the presence of two mil...

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