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December 9, 2015 1:31 PM

Congress accuses govt of targeting opposition by using CBI, ED

The Congress today accused the government of targeting the opposition parties by using CBI and Enforcement Directorate. During zero hour in the Lok Sabha Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that they are protesting against the perceived political vendetta being adopted by the ruling party. He...

December 9, 2015 1:29 PM

Centre intends to introduce city ranking under Swachh Bharat Mission

The Centre intends to rank State capitals, cities and municipalities on the basis of solid waste and related components under the Swachh Bharat Mission. <br/><br/>The Ministry of Urban Development will be conducting a survey from 1st January next year. Initially, 75 cities including 53 w...

December 9, 2015 1:20 PM

Sushma Swaraj calls on Afghan Prez; Meets Kyrgyz, Iranian counterparts

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia Conference in Islamabad today. Both leaders discussed the terror threat in Afghanistan and the status of peace and reconciliation process. They also reviewed bilateral ties, including tran...

December 9, 2015 12:55 PM

No proposal to abolish STD charges for mobile subscribers: Govt

Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to abolish STD charges for mobile subscribers. <br/><br/>Replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, Mr Prasad said BSNL has launched free incoming voice call ...

December 9, 2015 12:55 PM

Drop VK Singh from cabinet for anti-Dalit remarks: Congress

The Congress today said that Union minister General V K Singh should be dropped from the cabinet for making derogatory remarks about two dalit children who died in Faridabad in October. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha, leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said the remarks of General Singh have...

December 9, 2015 12:51 PM

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha as Congress protests over National Herald issue

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM today on the National Herald issue as the Congress members continued to protest against the government. The House was adjourned four times in the pre-lunch session as Congress members trooped into the well shouting slogans. As soon as the House met for the day...

December 9, 2015 12:39 PM

CWC to set up hundred more flood forecasting stations

Central Water Commission, CWC, will set up one hundred more flood forecasting stations during the current five year plan. An official release said, CWC, under Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation will set up 40 flood forecasting stations for the first time in the Aru...

December 9, 2015 12:38 PM

Rain continues unabated in southern and interior regions of Tamil Nadu

There is respite for southern districts of Tamil Nadu including Tirunelveli Thoothukudi and Kannyakumari as rain has subsided. However, in many places water has seeped in residential areas due to overnight rain. Continuous rain has left a trail of destruction in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts...

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