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March 1, 2016 2:00 PM

CBI director calls for peoples' cooperation to curb corruption

The Central Bureau of Investigation Director Mr. Anil Sinha has called for peoples' cooperation so as to curb the corruption as it flourishes in the system due to opportunities, social acceptance and freedom from risks. Mr. Sinha was speaking at the inauguration of the new CBI office building i...

March 1, 2016 1:55 PM

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Guj cops

Supreme Court today agreed to hear a plea seeking quashing of criminal prosecution, suspension and other actions taken against Gujarat cops in the 2004 alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan in view of recent testimony of jailed LeT operative David Headley. The Pakistani-American terrorist- ...

March 1, 2016 1:47 PM

BCCI questions Himachal govt's objection to Pak playing in Dharamsala

Secretary of Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, and BJP MP Anurag Thakur today questioned Himachal government objection to Pakistan playing in Dharamsala in World-T20 later this month.<br/><br/>Talking to media outside Parliament, Mr Thakur said, venues were decided one year in...

March 1, 2016 1:44 PM

Sushma Swaraj to inaugurate 1st Raisina Dialogue in Delhi

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will inaugurate the 1st Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi this evening. Envisioned as India&apos;s flagship conference of geopolitics and geo-economics, the Raisina Dialogue 2016 is designed to explore prospects and opportunities for Asian integration. <br/>...

March 1, 2016 1:38 PM

Privilege motion moved in LS against Cong MP Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has moved a privilege motion in the Lok Sabha against Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia. The motion was moved by the Minister for Scindia&apos;s alleged remarks against Mr. Dattatreya in connection with the suicide of the Research Scholar Rohith Vemula at Hyderabad U...

March 1, 2016 1:35 PM

Naga issue to be resolved in consultation with affected States: Govt

The government today informed the Lok Sabha that the Naga issue will be resolved in consultation with the affected State Governments. They will be taken into confidence before reaching the final agreement. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju informed the House that the Centre had signed a Framew...

March 1, 2016 1:29 PM

Internal security situation in the country under control: Rijiju

The government has said internal security situation in the country is under control with regard to terrorism in the hinterland. Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the cases related to terrorists attack at Dinanagar in Gurdaspur and Pathankot Air Base...

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