UP may turn into Kashmir: BJP MP
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) BJP MP Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday warned of a “Kashmir-like” situation in Uttar Pradesh if proper action was not taken to stop what he said was an Hindu exodus. He…
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Kerala MP suffers heart attack in Parliament
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) IUML leader E. Ahamed on Tuesday suffered a heart attack and collapsed in Parliament’s Central Hall when President Pranab Mukherjee was addressing it. The 78-year-old Ahamed, who was the Minister…
Special initiatives for NE, new routes to neighbouring nations: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government is taking special initiatives to develop the North East region, including opening up new road and rail routes to neighbouring countries for…
Over 26 cr Jan Dhan accounts opened: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Emphasising that the financial inclusion was the key to poverty alleviation, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that an unprecedented number of over 26 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been…
India will defeat terrorism decisively: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday expressed concern over the threats posed by terrorism and declared that India and other countries will defeat it decisively. Addressing a joint session of Parliament,…
BREAKING NEWS: India’s Economic Survey pegs next fiscal’s growth at 6.75-7.5%
Trump changes head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump replaced the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), hours after sacking acting Attorney General Sally Yates for refusing to defend his immigration ban in court….
Highest capital outlay for railway modernization
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the highest capital outlay of Rs 1.21 lakh crore has been provided for railway modernization with major emphasis on track development in the northeast….
India gave ‘fitting reply’ with surgical strike: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) India gave a “fitting reply” to Pakistan by conducting a surgical strike on terror launch pads in Pakistani territory, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Tuesday. “My government has taken decisive…
Palestine President visits Pakistan
Islamabad, Jan 31 (IANS) Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Pakistan, officials said. Abbas, accompanied by a 17-member delegation including five ministers, will inaugurate the new Palestine embassy complex here,…
35 nomination papers rejected in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, Jan 31 (IANS) Thirty-five nomination papers have been rejected in Uttarakhand, the Election Commission said on Tuesday. This leaves 687 candidates in the fray for the 70-seat assembly. Uttarakhand votes on February 15. Wednesday…
Government will welcome EC decision on simultaneous polls: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government will welcome any decision taken by the Election Commission on simultaneous polls to the assemblies and Lok Sabha, in consultation with political…
Rs 2 lakh crore provided for micro entrepreneurial units: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the government has provided over Rs 2 lakh crore for the development and refinancing of micro entrepreneurial units under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana….
Farmer-oriented schemes resulted in increase of crop yield: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the “favourable monsoon” supplemented by “farmer-oriented schemes” of the government has resulted in increased crop yields. “A favourable monsoon supplemented by farmer-oriented schemes has…
President hails skill schemes for youth
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday hailed the central government for launching several schemes for improving skills in youth to improve their chances of employment. “With the motto ‘Har Haath ko…
1.4 lakh Indian villages, 450 cities declared open defecation free: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday hailed the nation for declaring “over 1.4 lakh villages, 450 cities, 77 districts and three states as open defecation free”. “My government salutes the strength…
‘Nearly 13 cr poor covered under social security’
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Observing that financial inclusion was the key to poverty alleviation, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said close to 13 crore poor have been covered under various social security schemes of…
Government assures healthcare for all: President
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the government has taken several initiatives to provide healthcare to all, including an immunisation programme that helped 55 lakh children. “My government has…
IS posters near Solan army cantonment
Shimla, Jan 31 (IANS) Posters of the Islamic State (IS) surfaced near an army cantonment in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district on Tuesday, a police official said. The posters and a flag saying “ISIS Coming Soon”,…
Profit booking, caution ahead of Union budget subdues equities
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Caution ahead of the Parliament’s budget session and negative global cues pulled the Indian equities markets lower during the morning trade session on Tuesday. The budget session started on Tuesday with…