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September 22, 2015 1:28 PM

Army operationally ready to take on any challenge: Lt. Gen. J.S. Cheema

General Officer Commanding of Vajra Corps Lt. Gen. J.S. Cheema has said that Army is operationally ready to take on any challenges at any given time. <br/><br/>Speaking to media at Jalandhar Cantonment on the sidelines of the Golden Jubilee Commemoration of 1965 war with Pakistan, Gen. C...

September 22, 2015 1:16 PM

Govt withdraws 'Draft Encryption Policy'

Government has withdrawn the Draft Encryption Policy. <br/><br/>Briefing media in New Delhi Tuesday afternoon, Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shakar Prasad made it clear that what was released yesterday was just a draft and not the final view of the Government. <br/><br/>...

September 22, 2015 1:16 PM

Cabinet approves Joint Declaration of Intent between India, Germany

The Cabinet approved Joint Declaration of Intent between India and Germany for minor amendments in earlier MoU for cooperation in higher education. <br/><br/>It will help in enhancing innovative partnership in the field of education, research and skill development.<br/><br/>

September 22, 2015 12:24 PM

RSS clarifies recent remarks by its Chief Mohan Bhagwat over reservations

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, RSS has clarified that its Chief Mohan Bhagwat did not speak about reservations being given to weaker sections of society at present. <br/><br/>In a statement on Monday, RSS said, Mr Bhagwat had said that everybody should strive that all weaker sections of so...

September 22, 2015 12:19 PM

WhatsApp, social media exempted from purview of Encryption Policy: Govt

Department of Electronics and Information Technology has clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the National Encryption Policy.<br/> <br/>A proposed addendum to the policy said, the mass-use encryption products, which are currently bein...

September 22, 2015 11:10 AM

Sri Lankan Navy arrest 15 Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy today arrested 15 Indian fishermen and captured two of their boats near Point Pedro. According to Sri Lankan navy, the fishermen had trespassed into Sri Lankan waters for poaching. <br/><br/>The fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai harbor and they will be produced ...

September 22, 2015 10:50 AM

Centre to set up Medical Tourism & Wellness Board on World Tourism Day

Centre will set up Medical Tourism and Wellness Board on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th of this month. <br/>Participating in Public Speak Programme of All India Radio last night, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture, Mahesh Sharma said, the government will give a new shape to m...

September 22, 2015 8:58 AM

Enhanced SW monsoon to bring good rains: IMD

Indian Meteorological Department, IMD has said that an enhanced activity of the southwest monsoon will bring good rainfall in several parts of the country for the next three-four days which can give breather to many regions reeling under severe water deficiency. <br/><br/>IMD Director-Ge...

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