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August 7, 2015 4:56 PM

India releases 16 Pak nationals

As a good will gesture, India has released 16 Pakistan nationals, including two fishermen, via Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post, today. They were loadged in various jails for crossing over into Indian territory and had been released after the completion of their sentence.<br/><br/>Their rel...

August 7, 2015 4:51 PM

Not restarted consultation on Women Reservation Bill: Govt informs LS

Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today informed the Rajya Sabha that the Government has not restarted consultation with any political party or other stake-holders on the issue of providing 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and the state legislatures. He said it has been the endeavor...

August 7, 2015 4:50 PM

Rajya Sabha adjourned for day over Lalit Modi issue

The Rajya Sabha today witnessed heated arguments between opposition Congress and the treasury benches over the continuous stalemate in the House over Lalit Modi controversy. Deputy Chairman Prof. PJ Kurien adjourned the House for the day as the Congress members trooped into the well shouting slogans...

August 7, 2015 2:24 PM

Congress forces Rajya Sabha to adjourn twice over Lalit Modi row

The opposition Congress in the Rajya Sabha today forced two adjournments in the pre-lunch period over Lalit Modi controversy. When the House re-assembled at noon after its first adjournment, Congress members trooped in the well in support of their demand for resignation of external affairs minister ...

August 7, 2015 2:24 PM

Government imposes 10% import duty on wheat

The government has imposed 10 per cent import duty on wheat. It will remain in force till March next year. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled a notification in the Lok Sabha today. It will result in the revenue gain of about Rs 90 crore to the exchequer.

August 7, 2015 2:16 PM

Congress forces Rajya Sabha to adjourn twice over Lalit

The opposition Congress in the Rajya Sabha today forced two adjournments in the pre-lunch period over Lalit Modi controversy. When the House re-assembled at noon after its first adjournment, Congress members trooped in the well in support of their demand for resignation of external affairs minister ...

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