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May 9, 2016 8:56 PM

Foodgrain output expected to be at 252.23 mn tonnes this year

Country is expected to produce 252.23 million tonnes foodgrains in 2015-16, despite deficient rainfall and shortage of water in reservoirs. It is 2.1 lakh tonne higher than the previous crop year. <br/><br/>As per the 3rd advance estimates for 2015-16 released by the Agriculture Ministry...

May 9, 2016 8:52 PM

Anti-Hijacking bill passed in Parliament

Parliament has passed the Anti-Hijacking Bill, 2016 with Lok Sabha approving it today. The Rajya Sabha had passed it earlier. The Bill provides for the death penalty even if ground handling staff and airport personnel are killed during such acts. <br/><br/>In the previous Bill, hijackers...

May 9, 2016 8:38 PM

May modify order on registration of diesel cars: SC

The Supreme Court today hinted at considering relaxation in its order banning registration of new diesel luxury cars and SUVs with an engine capacity of over 2000 cc in Delhi and National Capital Region. A bench comprising Chief Justice T S Thakur with Justices R Banumathi and A K Sikri said it is o...

May 9, 2016 8:36 PM

Lok Sabha passes Demands for Grants of Uttarakhand

The Lok Sabha has passed the Demands for Grants for 2016-17 and Appropriation Bill,2016 for Uttarakhand. The State is currently under President's Rule. The bill will authorise the State Government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund to meet its financial commitments in the current fisc...

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