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May 5, 2016 5:59 PM

Suresh Prabhu launches two new trains for people of J&K

The Union Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhu flagged off Banihal-Baramulla Fast Passenger and Budgam-Baramulla Demu train through Video Conferencing in New Delhi today. Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti graced the inaugural function at the Anantnag Railway Station. <br/><...

May 5, 2016 5:59 PM

ICG offshore patrol vessel 'Shaurya' launched

Goa shipyard launched "Shourya", the fifth of the series of six Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard today. The vessel was launched by Goa Governor Mridula Sinha in a ceremony at Vasco. <br/><br/>The vessel is powered by twin diesel engines and is fitted with stat...

May 5, 2016 5:58 PM

Notices issued to all those names which appeared in Panama list: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that notices have been issued to every person whose name came up in the Panama Papers leak and action will be taken as per the law if they are found guilty. The Panama Papers leak named around 500 Indians including some who have offshore companies and have stas...

May 5, 2016 5:58 PM

Bankruptcy Code passed in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha today passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Code seeks to consolidate and amend the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time bound manner. <br/><br/>The bill provides for setti...

May 5, 2016 5:33 PM

Govt eases norm for availing export benefits under MEIS

Exporters have been relieved from submitting the landing certificate of goods to avail benefits under the Merchandise Exports India Scheme (MEIS). <br/><br/>According to Commerce and Industry Ministry, the move is aimed at improving ease of doing business in the country to promote export...

May 5, 2016 5:33 PM

AgustaWestland probe: MEA sends Letters Rogatory to eight countries

Ministry of External Affairs has written to Indian missions following letter from CBI on expediting the Letters Rogatory, LR to eight countries to track money trail in AgustaWestland chopper scam. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi, Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said letters have...

May 5, 2016 5:32 PM

Railways dismisses reports of data leak from IRCTC website

Railways today dismissed reports about the leak of email and mobile numbers from user profile data of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's (IRCTC) e-ticketing system. and said everything is safe and secure.<br/><br/>Railway Board Member Mr Jamshed said there is no hacki...

May 5, 2016 5:15 PM

Cheque bounce case: Court to pass order against Vijay Mallya on May 9

A local court in Hyderabad has today posted its verdict in the cheque bounce case against liquor baron Vijay Mallya, to May 9. <br/><br/>GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL) had filed petitions in the court seeking Mr Mallya's prosecution for defaulting on payments and ch...

May 5, 2016 5:14 PM

Draw of lots for pilgrims to Kailash Mansarover Yatra tomorrow

The draw of lots to select Yatris for the annual Kailash Mansarover Yatra will be conducted tomorrow. Minister of State, External Affairs Ministry, Gen V K Singh will inaugurate the selection procedure. <br/><br/>A total of 2,482 completed applications have been received this year. <b...

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