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August 26, 2015 12:43 PM

Seychelles President meets PM Modi in New Delhi

Visiting President of Seychelles James Alix Michel is now holding a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The two countries are expected to sign agreements in key areas after the meeting. <br/><br/>Earlier, President James Alix Michel was accorded ceremonial reception t...

August 26, 2015 9:28 AM

SC verdict on Jat quota not based on facts: Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Sanjeev Balyan has said that Supreme court's judgement on Jat reservation is not based on the facts. Terming the decision of court unfortunate, he said that it is for the government and not the Supreme Court to decide on who would be i...

August 26, 2015 8:53 AM

Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag meets ex-servicemen over OROP row

Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag met the representatives of ex-servicemen yesterday evening to sort out differences on the modalities of implementing the one-rank one-pension, OROP scheme. However, the talks remained inconclusive and the veterans have decided to continue their protests. <br/...

August 26, 2015 8:25 AM

Israeli Navy chief visits Western Naval Command in Mumbai

Commander-In-Chief of Israeli Navy Vice Admiral Ram Rutberg, who is on an official visit to India from August 24 to 27, visited Mumbai yesterday. Vice Admiral Ram Rutberg met Vice Admiral SPS Cheema, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command in Mumbai.<br/><br/>He also visit...

August 26, 2015 8:10 AM

Sushma Swaraj reaches Berlin on two-day visit to Germany to strengthen ties

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Berlin yesterday on a two-day visit to Germany. During her visit, she will hold talks with the German leadership to strengthen bilateral ties with a particular focus on enhancing economic engagement. Mrs Swaraj will hold meetings with German Foreign...

August 26, 2015 8:01 AM

J&K: Army JCO killed in Pakistan firing on LoC in Nowgam sector

In Jammu & Kashmir, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army died in Nowgam sector of Handwara in north Kashmir&apos;s Kupwara district yesterday. Army said the Pakistani troops fired Sniper shots when the officer came out of his bunker yesterday afternoon. He succumbed to injuries...

August 26, 2015 7:58 AM

Will follow Punjab's Holy Kali Bein model to clean Ganga: Uma Bharti

Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Uma Bharti said that the Centre would follow the model of cleaning &apos;Kali Bein&apos; for the ongoing Ganga Rejuvenation Plan. &apos;Kali bein&apos; is a rivulet of river Beas in Punjab which has a religious importance....

August 26, 2015 7:32 AM

94 channels become provisional winning channels in FM e-auction

In the e-auction of first batch of private FM Radio Phase III channels, four rounds of bidding took place yesterday. At the end of 22nd day of auction, 88 rounds of bidding has been completed. At the close of the 22nd day of bidding, 94 channels in 56 cities became provisional winning channels with ...

August 26, 2015 7:31 AM

Centre, Delhi govt need to maintain harmonious relations: Sumitra Mahajan

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan inaugurated a two-day Orientation Programme for the Members of Delhi Legislative Assembly in the national capital yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Mahajan said both the Centre and Delhi government need to maintain harmonious relations between them. <br/&g...

August 26, 2015 7:24 AM

Seychelles President on three-day visit to India

President of the Seychelles James Alix Michel arrived in New Delhi last night on a three-day visit to India. Environment and Forest Minister Prakash Javadekar received him at the airport. During the visit, Mr Michel will hold talks with top Indian leadership to explore ways to ramp up bilateral ties...

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