A champion of the cause of backward sections, Anupriya Patel makes a comeback to Modi Cabinet ahead of UP Assembly polls
Patel will now be the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. She belongs to the Kurmi community, and the fact that the Other Backward Classes (OBC) have a sizeable number of voters in the key Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, is likely to influence the electoral arithmetic not just in next year's Assembly polls but also the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Jul 08, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
Minister of State Kishan Reddy to attend 'No Money for Terror' conference in Australia
Along with G Kishan Reddy the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), External Affairs officers will also attend the conference in Australia which will be held from November 6-8.
Nov 03, 2019, 08:29 AM IST
India committed to regional cooperation within BIMSTEC: Subhash Bhamre
Speaking at the concluding ceremony of BIMSTEC, Bhamre addressed the participating nations on countering terrorism.
Sep 16, 2018, 15:41 PM IST
Given MoS status by MP govt, religious leaders cancel campaign against 'Narmada scam'
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday had given the MoS status to five Hindu religious leaders.
Apr 04, 2018, 17:12 PM IST
Parliament passes bill consolidating laws on civil maritime matters
Parliament on Monday passed a bill that seeks to consolidate the existing laws on jurisdiction of courts on civil admiralty matters, or cases of maritime accidents or contracts related to maritime commerce, proceedings on maritime claims, and seizure of ships with the Rajya Sabha assenting to the legislation.
Jul 24, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
Fight against terrorism is the fight for all: Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh
Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh today said the fight against terrorism was universal and concerned the entire humanity, referring to the US bombing on Islamic State (IS) complex in Afghanistan.
Apr 14, 2017, 19:43 PM IST
If Jadhav was a spy why would he have a valid Indian passport, asks former External Affairs minister General VK Singh
Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retired) V.K. Singh on Thursday questioned the Pakistan military court's to sentence for former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav's death especially when it has been established that he had a valid Indian passport.
Apr 14, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to launch Asia's longest bi-direction road tunnel in J&K
Mar 22, 2017, 18:42 PM IST
Liquor ban in Bihar is not successful: Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav
Asserting that liquor ban in Bihar is not successful, Union Minister of State for Panchayat and Rural Development Ram Kripal Yadav today claimed that illegal sale of liquor has increased to a large scale in the state.
Mar 18, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Army lost 68 soldiers in 15 terror attacks in 2016: Govt
There were 15 terror attacks on the army last year as the force lost 68 soldiers, the Lok Sabha was today informed.
Mar 17, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
Nine Passport Seva Kendras to be set up in Assam: VK Singh
Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh today announced nine new Passport Seva Kendras would be set up in Assam soon.
Feb 24, 2017, 19:08 PM IST
Home Ministry reviews functioning of paramilitary forces
The Home Ministry today reviewed the functioning of paramilitary forces and discussed issues like raising new battalions, increasing women's representation and expansion of the air wing of the BSF.
Feb 17, 2017, 20:50 PM IST
We are with Indian soldiers, says MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre
Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Tuesday expressed the need to take adequate steps to counter stress-related manifestations in soldiers and gave a message that the Indian government is there to support the jawans and their families in every situation.
Nov 08, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Parliament witnessed uproarious scenes AAP leader Bhagwant Mann's video
Both houses of parliament witnessed uproarious scenes on Friday, leading to their adjournment, over the video footage circulated by Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha member Bhagwant Mann.
Jul 22, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Pakistan role behind violent protests in Kashmir: MoS PMO
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the role of Pakistan in the violent protests in Kashmir after killing of militant Burhan Wani there was more than evident now.
Jul 11, 2016, 19:43 PM IST
Ahluwalia says will focus on farmers' welfare
The government will work towards farmers' welfare and make Indian agriculture globally competitive, new Minister of State for Agriculture, S S Ahluwalia on Wednesday said.
Jul 06, 2016, 19:25 PM IST
No discussions with Sena on Union Cabinet expansion: Uddhav
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray said BJP central leadership has not held in any discussion with him on the Union Cabinet expansion and that his party will not stand on anybody's doors seeking favours.
Jul 04, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
