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March 16, 2016 8:39 PM

No interim stay on Virbhadra Singh's money laundering case: HC

The Delhi High Court today refused to grant any interim stay on the money laundering proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and others.<br/><br/>Justice Pratibha Rani issued a notice to the ED seeking its response...

March 16, 2016 8:27 PM

Lok Sabha passes mining bill for transfer of captive mines

The Lok Sabha today passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2016. It further amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. <br/><br/>The Bill provides for transfer of captive mining leases granted otherwise than through auction to...

March 16, 2016 8:19 PM

Pathankot terror attack: No compromise on national security, assures Govt

The Government today assured the Lok Sabha that there will be no compromise on the issue of national security. <br/><br/>Replying to a debate on the situation arising out of the recent terror attacks at Pathankot Air base, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, as far as the policy towards Pa...

March 16, 2016 8:17 PM

CBSE rejects Class 12th maths paper leak reports

The Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE) today dismissed the media reports about leakage of mathematics paper of Class 12th. <br/><br/>It asserted that reports of leakage of question paper are baseless. There were reports that 12th Class paper held on 14th of this month was leak...

March 16, 2016 8:01 PM

CBI conducts searches at 82 locations in chit fund case

CBI has conducted searches at 82 locations including Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh in ongoing investigation of alleged chit fund case.<br/> <br/>It conducted searches at the residence and office premises of then Managing Director and Director of 33 companies in...

March 16, 2016 7:55 PM

Petrol turns dearer by Rs 3.07 a litre, diesel up Rs 1.90

Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 3.07 and diesel by Rs 1.90 a litre including VAT. The new rate will come into effect from midnight tonight. With this now, petrol will cost Rs 59.68 in Delhi, Rs 63.76 in Kolkata, Rs 65.79 in Mumbai and Rs 59.13 in Chennai. <br/><br/>For diesel, the con...

March 16, 2016 7:53 PM

Smriti Irani's degree row: Court asks EC, DU to bring records

A Delhi Court today directed the Election Commission and Delhi University to bring the documents related to records of educational qualification of Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani against whom a complaint was filed for allegedly giving false information in affidavits to the poll panel.<br/>&lt...

March 16, 2016 7:37 PM

Pak didn't furnish travel details of its diplomats: MEA

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup today said Pakistan has not informed India about the itinerary for proposed travels of Pakistan High Commission officials to witness T20 World Cup matches, as required by bilateral practice. <br/><br/>Mr Swarup said this in a statement ...

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