‘Force 2’ an important film: John Abraham
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor John Abraham’s film “Force 2” is all set to release on Friday and he believes it is an “important and legitimate film” in the country’s current situation. “I think…
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Demonetisation ‘decision of the century’: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Calling demonetisation the “decision of the century”, Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that it would not only streamline India’s economy, but would also revolutionise…
Odisha to carry out development activities in 145 more mining-affected villages
Bhubaneswar, Nov 18 (IANS) The Odisha government has included additional 145 mining-affected villages for carrying out developmental activities from funds available under the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC), said an official on Thursday….
CPI-M Bengal Secretary heckled, party blames Trinamool
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IANS) Political temperatures soared in West Bengal on Thursday after CPI-M state secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra was allegedly heckled by ruling Trinamool Congress workers in East Midnapore district’s Haldia during a by-poll…
Waiting for green signal from Indian for naval air defence missile: MBDA
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) European missile major MBDA on Thursday said that it is waiting for the green light from India’s Defence Ministry to finalise its negotiation with the DRDO on naval air defence…
NGO with links to Pakistani singer raided in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch along with the Income Tax department conducted a raid at the office on an NGO reportedly run by the managers of famous Pakistani singer Shafqat…
With India on war against terror, says Israeli President
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Stressing that terrorism and radicalism were a common challenge for India and Israel, visiting Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday reaffirmed his country’s support to India in its fight against…
Rajasthan BJP MLA allegedly criticises demonetisation
Jaipur, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhawani Singh Rajawat, a BJP legislator from Rajasthan known for his controversial remarks, has run into trouble with a video showing him talking against his party on the issue of demonetisation….
CBI to propose anti-corruption support centre to government
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The CBI is all set to forward a proposal to the government for establishing a National Anti-Corruption Citizen Support Centre which aims to provide single point-of-contact to people across India,…
Lt. General S.K. Sinha passes away
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Lt. General S.K. Sinha, a former Governor of Assam and Jammu and Kashmir, passed away here on Thursday. He was 90. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar…
Sri Lankan judicial officials too stand in queue for currency
Bhopal, Nov 17 (IANS) The cash-crunch facing a majority of Indians since November 8 did not spare even Sri Lankan judicial officers, who had to stand in a bank queue here to get their old…
ATMs in Parliament House too running dry
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The ripple effects of demonetisation has not spared the high-security Parliament House complex too. On Thursday, the second day of the Winter Session, ATMs went dry at Parliament House, causing…
India-EU collaborate on skill development
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A delegation of the European Union and the government’s National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) held a conference to discuss the results, impact and the way forward of the EU-India Skill…
Demonetisation concerns of diplomats, expats, tourists referred to DEA
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Following the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, the concerns expressed by diplomats, expatriate Indians, foreign tourists, and money changer associations abroad are being referred to the…
Azad compares demonetisation deaths to Uri, statement expunged
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad triggered a furore among the treasury bench in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday when he compared the deaths of soldiers in the Uri terror…
FSSAI launches Food Fortification Resource Centre
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The FSSAI on Thursday launched a Food Fortification Resource Centre (FFRC) to provide technical support advocacy and expertise in all aspects of food fortification during a special meeting, which was…
India-Afghan shares millennial old culture: VK Singh
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) India shares a millennial old cultural, social and academic relation with Afghanistan, said Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Thursday. While speaking at the 10th anniversary of…
Delhi woman commits suicide over dowry harassment
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A 19-year-old woman committed suicide at her house in Bharat Nagar area here over dowry harassment, the Delhi Police said on Thursday. The woman, identified as Shivangi, got married to…
Delhi Police, IT Deptt conduct raids to unearth black money
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Taking cognizance of media sting reports after the demonetisation move, the Delhi Police and Income Tax Department jointly conducted raids on Thursday and searched various places across the national capital…
Three arrested for killing Delhi businessman during heist
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Three persons of a gang have been arrested for a robbery which resulted in the murder of a businessman near Civil Lines Metro station here, the Delhi Police said on…