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August 14, 2015 8:08 AM

UGC asks varsities to offer NSS as elective subject

University Grants Commission has directed universities across the country to implement National Service Scheme (NSS) as an elective subject from the current academic session. In a written communication to Vice Chancellors of all state and central varsities yesterday, the UGC said Human Resources Dev...

August 14, 2015 8:00 AM

Govt committed to promote organ donation: Nadda

Union Health Minister J P Nadda has said that the government is committed to provide appropriate facilities and legal framework to promote organ donation in the country. In a series of tweet, Mr Nadda said the government, community, health workers and civil society need to work together to promote o...

August 14, 2015 7:58 AM

YouTube channel of Home Ministry to be launched today

YouTube channel of the Home Ministry will be launched today. An official said, Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju will launch the YouTube channel in New Delhi to disseminate information through videos. He said, the channel is expected to strengthen the online presence of the Ministry and engage...

August 14, 2015 7:56 AM

NHRC notices to MEA, MHA over illegal detention of woman passenger

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to External Affairs Ministry, Home Ministry, Tamil Nadu Government and Kerala Government over illegal detention of a woman passenger. The Commission has asked the Secretaries of both the Ministries and Chief Secretaries of Kerala and Tamil N...

August 14, 2015 7:52 AM

CBI registers 6 more FIRs in Vyapam scam

Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI has registered six more FIRs in connection with Vyapam scam. The FIRs have been registered in connection with irregularities in Pre-Medical Entrance Test 2009 and Police Constable Recruitment Test 2012 and 2013. CBI spokesperson said, 43 people have been booked u...

August 14, 2015 7:05 AM

India to host Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit on Aug 21

India will host the 2nd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit on 21st of this month with an aim to chart out a new course in relationship with the countries of pacific region. Secretary (East) in External Affairs Ministry Anil Wadhwa said India will push for greater cooperation with the...

August 14, 2015 7:01 AM

Surrender of old vehicle to get upto Rs 1.5 lakh sops: Gadkari

Government is considering giving financial incentives of up to 1.5 lakh rupees on surrender of over ten year old vehicles to check pollution and address road safety concerns. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function in New Delhi yesterday, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said, a pr...

August 13, 2015 9:34 PM

Cong seeks apology from Sushma Swaraj for allegations against Rajiv Gandhi

The Congress has demanded unqualified apology from External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for her allegations against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi that he helped Ottavio Quattrocchi flee India. Briefing reporters in New Delhi this evening, party leader P Chidambaram said, name of Rajiv Gandhi...

August 13, 2015 9:30 PM

UAE visit will boost economic ties: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his visit to United Arab Emirates, UAE will boost ties and will enhance economic as well as trade relations. In a Facebook post today on his upcoming visit to the gulf country, Mr Modi said, UAE is a valued partner and the ties between the two countries ind...

August 13, 2015 9:30 PM

Four former Service Chiefs write to President on OROP

Four former service chiefs have written an open letter to President Pranab Mukherjee requesting his intervention in 'One Rank One Pension Scheme' for ex-servicemen. <br/><br/>The letter written by General SF Rodrigues (Retd), Admiral L Ramdas (Retd), Admiral Arun Prakash (Retd)...

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