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November 2, 2015 6:09 PM

SC notice to Centre over improper implementation of MGNREGA

The Supreme Court today took note of a PIL alleging improper implementation of MGNREGA in terms of timely payment of wages and compensation and asked the government to make the payments promptly.<br/><br/> A bench comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justice Amitava Roy said, States sh...

November 2, 2015 6:08 PM

Congress' protest against intolerance is a joke: Naidu

BJP has sharply reacted to Congress allegation about growing intolerance in the country describing it as devils quoting scriptures. The party took a dig at the proposed meeting of Congress leaders with President Pranab Mukherjee saying protest against intolerance by the opposition party is a joke. &...

November 2, 2015 5:26 PM

NDA govt committed to development of North East: Jayant Sinha

Union Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said that NDA government is fully committed to the development of North East. He said this in Itanagar today. The Minister is on tour to all the north eastern states to review the status of various Central Programmes and fiscal resources that the Cent...

November 2, 2015 5:22 PM

WW I memorial unveiled in UK to honour Sikh soldiers

A memorial commemorating Sikh soldiers of the British- Indian Army who fought in World War I has been unveiled in the West Midlands region of England. The National World War I Sikh Memorial statue, opened yesterday at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, commemorates the 130,000 Sikh me...

November 2, 2015 5:11 PM

Retired Paramilitary Personnel protest over OROP

Retired personnel of various paramilitary forces today began a three day protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding One Rank One Pension ,OROP benefits and other privileges under the ex-servicemen category. Talking to All India Radio, vice chairman of All-India Central Paramilitary Forces and Ex-servicemen...

November 2, 2015 4:14 PM

Congress criticises PM for remarks over 1984 riots

Congress has criticised the Prime Minister for his alleged remarks over 1984 anti Sikh riots. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, party spokesperson, Anand Sharma said, Prime Minister's statement is politically motivated and an attempt to open wounds of 1984 riots. In a rally in Bihar, ...

November 2, 2015 4:12 PM

Jual Oram inaugurates National Tribal Crafts Mela 'Aadishilp'

Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram today inaugurated 11th National Tribal Crafts Mela Aadishilp in Delhi. More than 90 tribal artisans from all over the country are showcasing the unique and exquisite tribal artefacts at the fare at INA Dilli Haat which will remain till 11th of this month. Speaking o...

November 2, 2015 3:39 PM

Noida land scam: SC dismisses plea challenging Mahesh Sharma's acquittal

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea challenging acquittal of Union Tourism Minister, Dr. Mahesh Sharma and former Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Neera Yadav in the 1997 Kailash Hospital land case in Noida.The duo was acquitted by a CBI-designated court in 2010 in a case related to alleged irregu...

November 2, 2015 2:03 PM

India, Indonesia ink pacts on energy, culture exchange

India and Indonesia has signed two agreements on new and renewable sources of energy and cultural exchange. The agreements were signed in the presence of vice-president Hamid Ansari and his Indonesian counterpart Jusuf Kala after their talks in Jakarta. Addressing media after the bilateral talks, Mr...

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