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August 13, 2015 1:33 PM

PM expresses happiness over Guinness world record of PAHAL scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over the PAHAL scheme that has set Guinness world record for the largest cash transfer programme. PAHAL scheme, which covers more than 9.75 crore LPG consumers, is one of the world's largest cash transfer program. <br/><br/>Under ...

August 13, 2015 1:18 PM

HC quashes ban on Maggi, orders fresh test in 3 labs&apos;

Bombay High Court today lifted the nationwide ban imposed on the sale of Maggi noodles, setting aside the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) order on Maggi ban. A division bench of Justice V M Kanade and Justice Burgess Colabawalla said principles of natural justice and procedures ...

August 13, 2015 1:18 PM

Opposition in LS stages walkout on Lalit Modi, Vyapam issues

In the Lok Sabha, the Congress led opposition today continued its protest over Lalit Modi controversy and Vyapam scam and staged walkout during the Question Hour.<br/><br/>As soon as the House met for the day, Congress members trooped in the well demanding resignations of some top BJP le...

August 13, 2015 1:13 PM

FTII row: Rahul Gandhi to meet President Pranab Mukherjee

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi will lead a delegation to Rashtrapati Bhawan this afternoon over the issue of appointment of actor Gajendra Chauhan as the chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Pune. Mr. Gandhi will meet President Pranab Mukherjee and urge him to intervene in...

August 13, 2015 1:09 PM

PM Modi says his UAE visit will boost ties & enhance economic relations

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 12:54 PM

NDA to hold protest march against disruption of Parliament by Congress

Ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs will hold a protest march this afternoon against disruption of Parliament by Congress over Lalit Modi controversy and Vyapam scam. They will gather at Vijay Chowk and march to Parliament House.<br/><br/>A meeting of NDA Members of Parliament has al...

August 13, 2015 12:23 PM

NDA to hold protest march against disruption of Parliament by Congress

Ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs will hold a protest march this afternoon against disruption of Parliament by Congress over Lalit Modi controversy and Vyapam scam. They will gather at Vijay Chowk and march to Parliament House.<br/><br/>A meeting of NDA Members of Parliament has al...

August 13, 2015 12:18 PM

Pak troops violate ceasefire for 5th consecutive day

In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire for the fifth consecutive day today increasing the arch of firing and shelling along LoC by targeting scores of Indian posts and civilian areas in three districts of Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch. <br/><br/>The unprovoked firing a...

August 13, 2015 12:12 PM

HC quashes orders of food regulators banning Maggi noodles

Bombay High Court today quashed orders of food regulators banning Maggi noodles. According to PTI, the court allowed Nestle to send five samples of each variant of noodles for fresh testing to three laboratories in Punjab, Hyderabad and Jaipur. It said if lead content is found below permissible limi...

August 13, 2015 12:00 PM

Govt clears Rs 300 cr package to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the 300-crore rupee package to save standing kharif agricultural and horticultural crops from weak monsoon. The decision was taken at the ccea meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi last evening. This will help far...

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