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March 22, 2016 8:23 PM

Brussels terror attacks draw worldwide condemnations

The Brussels terror attacks have drawn worldwide condemnations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a tweet said, the news from Brussels is disturbing. He conveyed his condolences to families of the deceased and prayed quick recovery of the injured.<br/><br/> Congress President Sonia Gandhi...

March 22, 2016 8:19 PM

Environment Ministry notifies new environment standards for Gensets

Environment and Forest Ministry has notified new environment standards for Gensets running on various kinds of fuel including LPG,petrol and diesel in various cities. The initiative has been taken to control air and noise pollution emanating from the operation of Gensets. The standards for Gensets h...

March 22, 2016 8:11 PM

Army Chief General pays homage on mortal remains of Sepoy Vijaya Kumar

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh paid homage on the mortal remains of Sepoy Vijaya Kumar K today. Kumar had lost his life in an avalanche triggered by a mild earthquake in Kargil sector last week. In a solemn wreath laying ceremony at Base Hospital Delhi Cantonment , General Singh expressed his deep ...

March 22, 2016 7:50 PM

Sedition law needs reconsideration, says Law Commission Chairman

Law Commission Chairman Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan says the sedition law needs reconsideration. He, however, asserted that the Commission will not jump to any conclusion before understanding the difficulties relating to section 124 A of the IPC dealing with sedition. <br/><br/>He said ...

March 22, 2016 7:31 PM

Council of ministers meeting convened by PM underway in in New Delhi

The council of ministers meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway in Parliament library in New Delhi. The meeting is expected to review the decisions taken by the Cabinet so far. It is in the line of Prime Minister's decision in January this year that the full council of min...

March 22, 2016 7:27 PM

Changes made in Atal Pension Yojana based on feedback

Spouse of the deceased subscriber will now be able to continue to contribute for balance period on premature death of the subscriber to draw pension under Atal Pension Yojana (APY). The changes were made by the Finance Ministry based on the feedback received from various quarters that the present pr...

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