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September 29, 2015 7:48 AM

Pansare murder case: Kolhapur court remands Samir Gaikwad to judicial custody

In Maharashtra, a Kolhapur court has remanded Samir Gaikwad to judicial custody in connection with the Communist leader and rationalist Govind Pansare murder case. The court yesterday rejected police's plea for further custody of Gaikwad, a member of Sanatan Sanstha group, who was arrested in S...

September 29, 2015 7:38 AM

Gadkari to launch Green Highways Policy-2015 in New Delhi today

The government will come out with a policy to promote green covers along National Highway corridors with participation of farmers, private sector and government institutions. The Green Highways (Plantation, Transportation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy, 2015 will be launched by the Road Tra...

September 29, 2015 7:37 AM

17th All-India Govt Whips Conference would begin in Visakhapatnam today

17th All-India Government Whips Conference would begin in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh today. Whips of all political parties in the Parliament and Legislatures of all States and Union Territories would attend the two-day conference. The conference is aimed at providing a suitable forum for period...

September 28, 2015 9:12 PM

India launches first dedicated astronomy research satellite 'Astrosat'

India's first dedicated astronomy research satellite Astrosat has been successfully launched this morning. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C30 blasted off from the first launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 10 am and inserted it within 22 minutes, 52 seconds into the...

September 28, 2015 9:10 PM

Government open to dilute stake in PSU banks to 52%: Arun Jaitley

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that government is working on a slew of sectoral reforms, including a new law on fast track arbitration, in a bid to address the stressed areas of the banking sector.<br/><br/>Speaking at the 68th Annual General meeting of the Indian Banks&a...

September 28, 2015 9:04 PM

No evidence against former PM in coal scam case: CBI tells court

CBI today in a special court told that there is no evidence against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in coal scam case. It opposed the plea of ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda seeking summoning of former PM as additional accused in the case, saying the application was "devoid of any m...

September 28, 2015 9:04 PM

BJP hits back at Congress; Says PM raising prestige and prosperity of India

BJP today came down heavily on Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not being a responsible son and not inviting his mother to his swearing-in ceremony.<br/><br/>The party said Mr. Modi is very much attached to his mother and he touched her feet after Lok Sabha election ...

September 28, 2015 9:03 PM

BJP hits back at Congress; Says PM raising prestige and prosperity of India

BJP today came down heavily on Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not being a responsible son and not inviting his mother to his swearing-in ceremony.<br/><br/>The party said Mr. Modi is very much attached to his mother and he touched her feet after Lok Sabha election ...

September 28, 2015 9:03 PM

Congress accuses PM of misusing official state visits

In reply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's criticism of the party in the US, Congress today accused him of misleading people of the country. Briefing media in New Delhi, party spokesperson Anand Sharma said Mr Modi should stop making false claims over his government's achievements on forei...

September 28, 2015 9:02 PM

No evidence against former PM in coal scam case: CBI tells court

CBI today in a special court told that there is no evidence against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in coal scam case. It opposed the plea of ex-Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda seeking summoning of former PM as additional accused in the case, saying the application was "devoid of any m...

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