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November 26, 2015 12:22 PM

PM opens exhibition on drafting of Constitution inside Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated an exhibition on the drafting of the Constitution by the Constituent Assembly inside Parliament library building. The exhibition traces India's democratic heritage through ancient and medieval history, leading up to the Freedom struggle and the set...

November 26, 2015 12:20 PM

TMC, BSP and NCP to support GST bill

Opposition parties TMC, BSP and NCP will support the Goods and Services Tax bill. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay said, the GST bill is in the interest of the country and his party has decided to support it.<br/><br/>BSP chief Ms Mayawati said, her...

November 26, 2015 12:16 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day after obituary references

The Rajya Sabha, which met today for the winter session, was adjourned till tomorrow due to death of a sitting member Khekiho Zhimomi of the Nagaland Peoples Front. Zhimomi, 69, died of cardiac arrest in New Delhi this morning. <br/><br/>Making an obituary reference, Chairman Mohammed Ha...

November 26, 2015 11:10 AM

Sri Lankan navy arrests 15 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy arrested 15 fishermen and apprehended three Indian fishing vessels in an early morning action today. Speaking to AIR, Sri Lanka Navy spokesman, Captain Akram Alavi said that two Indian fishing boats were caught near Delft Island when they were found fishing in Sri Lankan waters. 9 fi...

November 26, 2015 11:09 AM

Finance Ministry sets up cell to implement pay panel proposals

The Finance Ministry has set up an Implementation Cell to give effect to the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission. According to the office memorandum, the Cell would process and implement the accepted recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission. The Cell has been set up in the Department ...

November 26, 2015 10:26 AM

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland Khekiho Zhimomi passes away

Sitting Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland Khekiho Zhimomi passed away today morning following a cardiac arrest at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. He was 69. Mr Zhimomi also served as the member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly for three times. He also served as the Cabinet Minis...

November 26, 2015 8:03 AM

PM greets people on first Constitution Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of first Constitution Day. In a tweet, Mr Modi hoped that the day will inspire people to know more about the Constitution. He called on people to uphold the ideals and values of the Constitution and create an India that will make th...

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