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March 3, 2016 7:51 AM

49 Indian fishermen released by Iran return home

As many as 49 Indian fishermen released by Iranian authorities arrived in Chennai early this morning via Dubai. They were detained by Iranian Coast Guard on 1st of December last year on charges of poaching and trespassing into their territorial waters. <br/><br/>They were employed by a f...

March 3, 2016 7:32 AM

Government to introduce new Aadhaar Bill in Parliament today

The government will introduce new Aadhaar Bill in Parliament today. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will introduced the Aadhaar Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services bill 2016 in Lok Sabha. Union Cabinet approved the Bill at a meeting yesterday. <br/><br/&g...

March 3, 2016 7:26 AM

Cabinet clears new Aadhaar bill, to be introduced in Parliament soon

The new Aadhaar Bill will be introduced in Parliament soon. Quoting sources, PTI reports that Union Cabinet has approved the Bill and it will be brought in Parliament in next few days. The statutary status will provide a legal basis to Aadhaar for expanding its use for a range of developmental purpo...

March 3, 2016 7:11 AM

Govt considering proposal to enhance MPLADS funds

The Centre is considering a proposal to enhance the funds under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) Scheme. <br/><br/>Union Minister for Statistics and Programme Implementation VK Singh informed Lok Sabha yesterday that such a proposal is under consideration of Financ...

March 3, 2016 7:09 AM

Indian fishermen held in Iran released

As many as 49 Indian fishermen released by Iranian authorities arrived in Chennai early this morning via Dubai. They were detained by Iranian Coast Guard on 1st of December last year on charges of poaching and trespassing into their territorial waters. <br/><br/>They were employed by a f...

March 3, 2016 7:08 AM

J&K: Three militants killed in encounter in Pulwama

In Jammu & Kashmir, three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral area of Pulwama district. The gunfight erupted yesterday evening after Army and J&K Police began an anti-terror operation in Mir Mohalla of Dadasara village.

March 3, 2016 7:08 AM

Tamil Nadu seeks Centre's views on freeing Rajiv case convicts

Tamil Nadu government has sought the Union Home Ministry's opinion on releasing all the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case. In a letter to Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, state chief secretary K. Gnanadesikan said the state government has decided to free them, as they ha...

March 3, 2016 7:07 AM

Indian fishermen held in Iran released

Iranian authorities have released 49 Indian fishermen detained by them for allegedly entering into their territorial waters while fishing in Arabian Sea. Sources said, the released fishermen will arrive in Chennai today by an Air India flight from Dubai. <br/><br/>They belong to Tamil Na...

March 3, 2016 7:07 AM

CBI sets up group to deal with financial frauds

The CBI has set up a working group to coordinate with various financial institutions to help curb financial frauds. CBI Director Anil Sinha told reporters in Mumbai yesterday that the group will meet regularly and go into various aspects relating to early detection of frauds and defaults. <br/&gt...

March 3, 2016 7:05 AM

Parliament passes Carriage by Air amendment bill

Parliament has passed the Carriage by Air (Amendment) Bill, 2015 with the Rajya Sabha approving it. The Lok Sabha had already passed the bill. The Bill introduced by Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju in the House will enable the government to revise the liability limits of air carriers in...

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