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April 14, 2016 8:34 PM

US visa fee hike discriminatory, targeted at Indian IT cos: FM

India has expressed concern over the hike in visa fee by the US, saying it is discriminatory and largely affects Indian IT professionals.<br/><br/>During a bilateral meeting with US Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman in Washington, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also und...

April 14, 2016 8:26 PM

Manipur pays tribute to Army Major martyred in Lenglong encounter

Major Amit Deswal, who bravely fought militants at Lenglong in Tamenglong District of Manipur before being martyred, has been given state honour this afternoon at an Army campus at Changangei in Imphal.<br/><br/>State Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Si...

April 14, 2016 7:56 PM

Over USD 13 billion worth MoU signed during Maritime Summit

A total 21 Memoranda of Understanding between various maritime players have been singed in the presence of Union Shipping minister Nitin gadkari during the Maritime Summit on the first day today. The worth of these MoUs will be over 13 billion dollars. <br/><br/>Prominent among these are...

April 14, 2016 7:16 PM

Sagarmala timeframe cut down by half to boost growth: Gadkari

Union Shipping and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari today said about Rs 4 lakh crore will be mobilised for the port linked infrastructure development by 2025 under Sagarmala Programme. <br/><br/>He was addressing a press conference during the Maritime Summit. He said that all efforts are...

April 14, 2016 7:14 PM

Smriti Irani visits PM's adopted village, Nagepur in Varanasi

The Union HRD minister Smriti Irani today dedicated "Nand Ghar" -the next generation aganwadi centre at Nagepur village in Varanasi today. <br/><br/>Nagepur village is the second village which was adopted by Prime Minister in his parliamentary constituency under Sansad Addarsh ...

April 14, 2016 7:13 PM

BJP has always promoted Ambedkar ideals with zeal: Amit Shah

BJP President Amit Shah in Haridwar today stated that the monuments of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar will be erected at all places associated with him in the country. He said that BJP has always worked with zeal in promotion of the ideals of Baba Saheb. <br/><br/>Mr. Shah stated that the Union...

April 14, 2016 6:20 PM

EC issues show cause notice to Mamata for poll code violations

Election Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Trinamool Congress, TMC, chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee for violation of the electoral code-of-conduct by announcing to make Asansol a separate district. <br/><br/>Addressing a Press conference this evenin...

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