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December 23, 2015 7:28 AM

There should be protocol for demolition: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court has said there should be a protocol to carry out future demolition drives in the national capital by keeping in mind the constitutional rights of the individual. A bench of justices S Muralidhar and Vibhu Bakhru expressed unhappiness on the manner in which a West Delhi slum cluster ...

December 23, 2015 7:20 AM

Govt to expand visa-free diplomatic travel to more countries

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the Model Agreement on exemption from visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and official passports. The decision is part of India's ongoing efforts to expand the envelope of visa-free travel for holders of di...

December 23, 2015 7:15 AM

There should be protocol for demolition: Delhi HC

Delhi High Court has said there should be a protocol to carry out future demolition drives in the national capital by keeping in mind the constitutional rights of the individual. A bench of justices S Muralidhar and Vibhu Bakhru expressed unhappiness on the manner in which a West Delhi slum cluster ...

December 23, 2015 7:06 AM

Govt to expand visa-free diplomatic travel to more countries

Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to the Model Agreement on exemption from visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic and official passports. The decision is part of India's ongoing efforts to expand the envelope of visa-free travel for holders of di...

December 23, 2015 7:05 AM

Cabinet approves Rs 3,000-cr scheme for fisheries sector

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for implementation of an umbrella scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries. The scheme will be implemented at an outlay of 3,000 crore rupees, for a period of five years. <br/><br/>It will cover deve...

December 23, 2015 7:05 AM

In joint-op police, BSF seize 22.5 kg heroin worth Rs 110 cr

In a joint operation, police and Border Security Force have seized 22.5 kg heroin, worth 110 crore rupees in the market and arrested three persons. Amar Singh Chahal, DIG, Ferozepur Range said police had received a tip off that a notorious smuggler is going to receive a huge consignment of drugs nea...

December 23, 2015 7:04 AM

Lok Sabha takes up Bankruptcy bill for consideration and passage

Lok Sabha yesterday took up the Bankruptcy Code bill amid demand by some parties for referring it to the Parliamentary Standing Committee. The bill, which proposes to make it easier for insolvent companies to exit business, was taken up after resistance by some opposition parties like Trinamool Cong...

December 22, 2015 9:59 PM

Lucknow Metro project gets Cabinet nod

Union Cabinet has approved the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1 A. It will cover a length of around 23 kilometer with 22 stations. A decision in this regard was taken at the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi. The project will cost Rs 6,928 crore of which the Centre will give Rs 1,300 crore in form of e...

December 22, 2015 9:05 PM

PM Modi to embark on two-day Russia visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Russia tomorrow. Mr Modi will attend 16th Annual Summit meeting on Thursday. President of Russia Vladimir Putin will host a private dinner in the evening after Mr Modi lands in Moscow where the two leaders will hold talks on issues of mu...

December 22, 2015 8:52 PM

PM Modi embarks on two-day Russia visit tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Russia tomorrow. Mr Modi will attend 16th Annual Summit meeting on Thursday. President of Russia Vladimir Putin will host a private dinner in the evening after Mr Modi lands in Moscow where the two leaders will hold talks on issues of mu...

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