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August 5, 2015 4:44 PM

Adopted multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration: Govt

The government has said that it remains open to dialogue with those who eschew the path of violence and are willing to work within the framework of the Indian Constitution. Minister of State for Home Affairs Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary told the Rajya Sabha today said the Centre, in tandem with Ja...

August 5, 2015 4:44 PM

States urge Centre for special financial aid for development projects

Members from various states today urged the Centre to extend special financial assistance for completion of the pending development projects in their respective areas. They were participating in a discussion on Supplementary Demands for Grants in respect of the General Budget for 2015-16. <br/&gt...

August 5, 2015 2:13 PM

India, Mozambique agree to deepen cooperation in New & Renewable Energy

India and Mozambique today agreed to deepen cooperation in New and Renewable Energy. The two sides signed several pacts including an MoU on expanding cooperation in energy sector. In a media statement after delegation level talks with visiting President of Mozambique, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sa...

August 5, 2015 2:09 PM

Skill Development Centres to be set up in LS constituencies: Rudy

Skill Development Centres will be set up in each of the Lok Sabha Constituencies to impart skills among youth. Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy said this during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha today. He said eight more Regional Vocational Training Institutes have been...

August 5, 2015 1:44 PM

Youth Cong protests against LS Speaker for suspension of 25 MPs

Youth Congress workers today protested against Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan for suspension of 25 Congress MPs in Parliament outside her residence in New Delhi. The protest was led by national president of Youth wing, Amarinder Singh Raja. Police had to use water canons to disperse the protester...

August 5, 2015 1:41 PM

Inquiry ordered in MP train derailment, says Suresh Prabhu in LS

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said an inquiry has been ordered to find the cause of the derailment of Kamayani and Janta Express last night. The minister said, 12 passengers have died 25 others were injured. However, another report says at least 20 people were killed. Making a suo moto statement in...

August 5, 2015 1:39 PM

IITs initiate corrective actions to minimize dropout rate: Smriti Irani

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani has said the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have initiated corrective actions to minimize the dropout rate from the premier Institute . Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha today, Mrs Irani said a total of 757 IIT students discontinued...

August 5, 2015 1:39 PM

Suspension of 25 Cong MPs from LS should be revoked: Mayawati

BSP today demanded that the suspension of 25 Congress MPs from the Lok Sabha should be revoked. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, party Chief Mayawati said Speaker Sumitra Mahajan should reconsider her decision. She also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the twin rail accidents in Har...

August 5, 2015 1:34 PM

BSP demands revoking suspension of 25 Cong MPs from LS

BSP today demanded that the suspension of 25 Congress MPs from the Lok Sabha should be revoked. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, party Chief Mayawati said Speaker Sumitra Mahajan should reconsider her decision. She also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the twin rail accidents in Har...

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