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US Congress member Tulsi Gabbard calls on Home Minister

India December 18, 2014 at 7:48 pm 0 comments

New Delhi: US Congress member Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday called on Home Minister Rajnath Singh here and discussed various issues, including terrorism. The sole Hindu member of the US Congress and a Democrat Representative from Hawaii discussed broad range of issues with the Home Minister, including terrorism and cyber security.Read More

PM Modi running away from debate in RS on conversions : Yechury

India December 18, 2014 at 7:48 pm 0 comments

New Delhi, CPI(M) on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “running away” from debate in Rajya Sabha on religious conversions, saying he has got used to “one-way communication traffic” and not reply to anything. “The Prime Minister is clearly running away from the debate. ‘Woh jawab dene se bhaagRead More

615 drugs under control regime, more steps in offing : Govt

India December 18, 2014 at 7:47 pm 0 comments

New Delhi: Informing that 615 essential drugs have been brought under price control mechanism, government on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that the costs of medicines have reduced over the last six months and more steps are in the offing to check prices. Government said that by next month, itRead More

Congress president Sonia Gandhi admitted to hospital

India December 18, 2014 at 7:46 pm 0 comments

New Delhi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on Thursday admitted to a hospital for treatment of lower respiratory tract infection. “She has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here for further treatment of the infection,” AICC general secretary Ajay Maken told PTI. PTI

Govt concerned over China-Pak nuke deal : Swaraj

Govt concerned over China-Pak nuke deal : Swaraj

India December 17, 2014 at 7:57 pm 0 comments

New Delhi, India on Wednesday expressed concern over a nuclear deal between China and Pakistan, which it had taken up with Beijing but asserted that it is “well prepared” to safeguard national interests. “India is well prepared (to deal with threats). We are fully alert. We will not allow anyRead More

Uproar in LS over schools being told to remain open on Christmas

India December 17, 2014 at 7:57 pm 0 comments

New Delhi: Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed uproar over the reported move to keep schools open on Christmas with several opposition parties accusing government of “misleading” the House and implementing Sangh Parivar agenda, evoking a sharp attack on the Gandhi family from treasury benches. Congress, TMC, Left and NCP walkedRead More

Govt receives 4,896 queries on ‘Make in India’ portal

India December 17, 2014 at 7:56 pm 0 comments

New Delhi, The ‘Make in India’ web portal has received as many as 4,896 queries, with food processing sector attracting maximum enquiries from investors, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. “The programme has received very positive response. A total of 4,896 queries have been received on the Make in India web-portal.Read More

Rs 5 lakh relief each to kin of 1984 riot victims : Govt

India December 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm 0 comments

New Delhi, An additional relief of Rs five lakh each to the kin of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots has been approved by the government, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. “Government has approved the grant of enhanced relief of Rs five lakh per deceased person, who diedRead More

Bangladesh President to arrive in India tomorrow on six-day visit

India December 17, 2014 at 7:55 pm 0 comments

New Delhi,In a first-ever visit by a ceremonial Head of Bangladesh, its President Abdul Hamid will arrive here on Thursday on an official six-day tour, which is expected to further strengthen and expand the close bilateral relations between the two countries. Hamid has been invited by President Pranab Mukherjee toRead More

GOI digital calendar a convergence of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, ‘Digital India’: Arun Jaitley

India December 17, 2014 at 7:54 pm 0 comments

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday released the Government of India’s calendar for the year 2015 and said that it is a convergence of two of the government’s mainstream projects – ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ and ‘Digital India’. “It is the official calendar of the Government of India,Read More