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December 25, 2015 7:46 AM

Good Governance Day being observed today

Good Governance Day is being observed today on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Several functions are being organized across the country to mark the day. <br/><br/>On the occasion, BJP MPs and party officer bearers will visit different areas to highlig...

December 25, 2015 7:41 AM

President, VP extend Christmas greetings

President and Vice President have greeted the nation on the occasion of Christmas. In his message, President Pranab Mukherjee wished everyone a merry Christmas and prosperous New Year. He expressed hope this Christmas will be an occasion for hope and happiness as well as an opportunity to celebrate ...

December 25, 2015 7:39 AM

PM concludes Russia visit, reaches Kabul to open Afghan Parliament building

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up his two-day visit to Russia. On his way back home from Moscow, Mr Modi arrived in Kabul to inaugurate the new building of Afghan Parliament. <br/><br/>It has been constructed by India at a cost of about 90 million US dollars. During his special...

December 25, 2015 7:36 AM

No Indian casualties in Saudi fire incident: Sushma Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said that there were no Indian casualties in yesterday's fire incident at a hospital in Saudi Arabia where 30 Indian nurses were on duty. At least 31 people were reportedly killed and over 100 injured in the blaze at the hospital in the southwestern p...

December 25, 2015 7:35 AM

PM Modi invites Russian industries to invest in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Russia to become a part of India's growth story saying there is a lot of scope for the country to be an integral part of Make In India campaign. Speaking at the CEO summit in Moscow yesterday, Mr. Modi said the government has started the campaign to make I...

December 25, 2015 7:19 AM

People across the world immerse in Christmas celebrations

Christmas is being celebrated across the world with enthusiasm and religious fervor today. Celebrations began with Pope Francis holding midnight mass at the Vatican. In the holy city of Bethlehem, the West Bank town where it is believed that Jesus was born, events have been overshadowed by recent vi...

December 24, 2015 10:08 PM

PM Modi invites Russia to become partner in security & prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Russia to become a part of India's growth story saying there is a lot of scope for the country to be an integral part of Make In India campaign. <br/><br/>Speaking at the CEO summit in Moscow today, Mr. Modi said the government has started the ...

December 24, 2015 8:44 PM

Govt scraps minimum export price on onions to boost export

The government today scraped the minimum export price (MEP) on onions. The decision is expected to encourage out-bound shipments of onion. In a notification, Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that now all varieties of onions can be exported without any MEP. The MEP is the rate below which no...

December 24, 2015 8:43 PM

Eid Milad-un-Nabi being observed with fervour across India

Eid Milad-Un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad, is being celebrated with religious fervour in various parts of the country today. Milad Mehfils and Seerat Conferences highlighting the life and and teachings of Prophet Mohammad are being held across the country. Processions are being taken out a...

December 24, 2015 8:42 PM

Govt scraps minimum support price on onion to boost export

The government today scraped the minimum export price (MEP) on onions. The decision is expected to encourage out-bound shipments of onion. In a notification, Directorate General of Foreign Trade said that now all varieties of onions can be exported without any MEP. The MEP is the rate below which no...

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