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September 17, 2015 1:13 PM

Rural infrastructure, agriculture priority sectors for NDA Govt: Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said Rural infrastructure and agriculture are priority sectors for NDA government. Addressing the India Economic Convention 2015 in New Delhi today, Mr Jaitley said there is a need to structural improvement in the agriculture sector because large population depends ...

September 17, 2015 1:03 PM

PM Modi pays visit to Shauryanjali exhibition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid a visit to Shauryanjali, an exhibition being held to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1965 India-Pakistan War at Rajpath in New Delhi. Mr Modi also met war veterans and war widows there.<br/><br/>The six-day exhibition showcasing major battle ...

September 17, 2015 11:37 AM

Sonia extends greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi

Congress President Sonia Gandhi has extended her greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. In her message, she hoped that the festival will mark the removal of hurdles and bring peace and prosperity to all.<br/><br/>

September 17, 2015 11:30 AM

Pak troops violate ceasefire 4 times since last night in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan troops violated ceasefire four times since last night as it resorted to heavy firing and mortar shelling on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) prompting the Indian forces to retaliate. The Pakistani side violated ceasefire three times overnight and during the d...

September 17, 2015 11:10 AM

Pak forces resort to unprovoked firing in J&K

In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani forces resorted to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control in Poonch district. According to defence sources, Pakistani troops started firing and shelling on some Indian positions as well as civilian areas in Balakot sector of the district aroun...

September 17, 2015 9:47 AM

Vice Prez Ansari leaves for Cambodian city of SIEM REAP

Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari leaves this morning for the Cambodian city of SIEM REAP where he will visit the world famous Angkorvat temple. India was the first country to offer assistance in the restoration work of Angkorvat. Under a bilateral agreement the restoration work was undertaken fr...

September 17, 2015 8:45 AM

Allahabad HC accepts petition challenging appointment of UPSEC Chairman

Allahabad High Court has accepted a petition challenging the appointment of Chairman of the Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Commission (UPSEC) over his qualification. Accepting the petition, the court ordered the state government to submit the documents related to the Chairman&apos;s appointment. ...

September 17, 2015 8:25 AM

PM Modi greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on Ganesh Chaturthi today. In a tweet, Mr Modi hoped that Lord Ganesha will bless the people with abundant happiness and prosperity.<br/><br/>

September 17, 2015 8:25 AM

Central Board of Trustees of EPF to enhance deposit linked Insurance benefit

The Central Board of Trustees of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has decided to enhance the deposit linked Insurance benefit to 6 lakh rupees from the present 3 lakh 60 thousand. Speaking to reporters, Union Labour and Employment Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said it will benefit four lakh employees ac...

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