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May 9, 2016 1:44 PM

SAIEVAC meeting begins in New Delhi

The meeting of South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children, SAIEVAC began in New Delhi today.<br/><br/>Women and Child Development Secretary V Somasundaran inaugurated the opening session.<br/><br/>The three day meeting will set strategies and agree on commitments ...

May 9, 2016 1:42 PM

Panama papers: SC seeks Centre&apos;s response on plea for CBI inquiry

The Supreme Court today sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking CBI inquiry against Indian offshore bank account holders named in the Panama papers.<br/><br/>A bench comprising justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh issued notices to Centre and the CBI on the petition filed...

May 9, 2016 10:15 AM

Agusta Westland scam: CBI to again question SP Tyagi today

Former Air Force Chief S P Tyagi has been called again today for a fresh round of questioning in connection with the Agusta Westland VVIP helicopter deal.<br/><br/>CBI last week questioned former Air Chief and his cousins, Sanjeev, Rajeev and Sandeep besides advocate Gautam Khaitan askin...

May 9, 2016 10:14 AM

2nd Shahi Snan of Simhastha Kumbh Mela underway amid tight security

In Madhya Pradesh, second Shahi Snan (Royal Bathing) of Simhastha Kumbh Mela is going on amid tight security at ghats of Kshipra river in Ujjain. <br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports that Lakhs of devotees participated in Bhasma Aarti of Bhagwan Mahakal in Mahakaeshwar temple Monday morni...

May 9, 2016 10:02 AM

Mercury to be seen as dot on solar disc from various places today

In a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs only 13 times in a century, planet Mercury will be seen as dot on the solar disc from various places of India today.<br/><br/>This phenomenon takes place when the planet will be seen as a small black dot travelling from one limb of the solar ...

May 9, 2016 10:00 AM

Lok Sabha to take up Uttarakhand Budget for 2016-17 today

Lok Sabha will take up today, the Uttarakhand Budget for 2016-17 on the first day of third and final week of current session of Parliament. The state is under President's rule.<br/><br/>Passing of the Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2016 to replace an Ordinance is ...

May 9, 2016 9:26 AM

4th Ministerial meeting of SAIEVAC to begin today in New Delhi

The eight nations composing the South Asia Initiative to End Violence Against Children, SAIEVAC, are assembling in New Delhi from today for their 4th Ministerial Meeting. An official release said that the meeting will set strategies and agree on commitments to ensure the protection and security of t...

May 9, 2016 9:05 AM

PM greets people on &apos;Akshay Tritiya&apos;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed greeting to the people on the occasion of Akshay Tritiya.<br/><br/>In his tweet message, Mr. Modi wished for bumper crop for farmers and happiness, prosperity and success for all.<br/><br/>Akshay Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is...

May 9, 2016 8:25 AM

Lok Sabha to take up Uttarakhand Budget for 2016-17 today

Lok Sabha will take up Uttarakhand Budget for 2016-17 today on the first day of third and final week of current session of Parliament. The state is under President's rule.<br/><br/>Passing of the Uttarakhand Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2016 to replace an Ordinance is on th...

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