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April 12, 2016 8:12 PM

India expresses displeasure to US over F-16 sale to Pakistan

India today expressed its displeasure to the US over the sale of F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan. After talks with visiting US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter in New Delhi, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said he raised the issue of sale of the aircraft by the US to Pakistan. India had earlier pro...

April 12, 2016 8:07 PM

Govt considering demand of Jews for minority status

Union Minister Najma Heptulla today said that the government is considering the demand of Jews for minority status. Speaking to media in New Delhi, Mrs Heptulla said her ministry had received a proposal from the members of the community recently and it has been forwarded to other departments, includ...

April 12, 2016 7:33 PM

President presents Padma awards to 56 eminent personalities

President Pranab Mukherjee today presented the Padma awards to 56 eminent personalities from various fields in a civil investiture ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Scientist and former DG of DRDO V K Aatre, Superstar Rajnikant, classical singer Girija Devi, journalist and film maker Ramoji Rao, Oncol...

April 12, 2016 7:26 PM

High-decibel fireworks banned in places of worship in Kerala

Kerala High Court today banned sound-making fireworks display in all places of worship in the state between sunset and sunrise. The decision comes in the wake of the Puttingal temple fireworks explosion in Paravur in Kollam that has claimed 109 lives. During the hearing, The court asked the state go...

April 12, 2016 7:20 PM

SC irked over lack of air connectivity to Shimla, Northeast

Supreme Court today took strong note of lack of air connectivity to places in the North East and Shimla and rapped the government and Air India for promoting interests of private operators.The court's observation came in the course of the hearing of a plea by Air India against the Himachal Prad...

April 12, 2016 7:19 PM

Mauritius bank loan: HC sets aside NBW against Union Minister YS Chowdary

The Hyderabad High Court has set aside the non-bailable warrants issued against Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Y S Chowdary in connection with Mauritius bank loan case. In its interim orders, the High Court directed the minister, popularly known as Sujana Chowdary to appear befor...

April 12, 2016 7:16 PM

SC seeks Finance Ministry's response on NPAs of banks

The Supreme court today sought the Union Finance Ministry and Indian Banks Association's response on the defaulted loans issue within two weeks. Hearing on a PIL, the apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur asked Reserve Bank why the total bad debts amount can't be mad...

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