127 infiltration attempts in J&K since 2015: Government
There have been 127 infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir since 2015, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. As many as 101 terrorism incidents have taken place in the state since 2016.
Mar 28, 2017, 23:10 PM IST
No move to end reservation for SCs, STs: Government
The BJP-led central government rejected the charge that it was trying to end reservation for SCs and STs, as the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017, that seeks to modify the list of Scheduled Castes in Odisha.
Mar 23, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
PM the most dominant figure post poll: Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said PM Narendra Modi has emerged as the "most dominant political figure" after the assembly polls, while seeking to differ that the election results are a referendum on note ban.
Mar 11, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Open defecation, booze-free Assam village aims to go cashless
Having already earned the distinction of being free from open defecation, alcohol, tobacco and drugs, this tiny village in Assam's Goalpara district now aims to go cashless.
Feb 26, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Why is Congress forcing ''immature'' Rahul Gandhi into UP? asks Amit Shah
Amit Shah`s response comes to Sheila Dikshit`s statement saying that Rahul Gandhi is not a mature politician but is ready to take over the reins of the party.
Feb 24, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Course correction will be undertaken: Congress after BMC election result
After suffering a rout in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Congress party on Friday said it will introspect on the reasons for the loss and added that course correction will be undertaken by the grand old party.
Feb 24, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
Posts offices can do employment registration, issue digital life certificates
Post offices will now provide services such as employment registration centres for rural youth through National Career Services portal and will also be authorised to issue Aadhar-linked digital life certificates to EPFO pensioners.
Feb 12, 2017, 18:54 PM IST
Indian priest kidnapped by ISIS in Yemen seeks help, government says efforts continue
ith Father Thomas Uzhunnallil, the Indian priest who was kidnapped by Islamic State terrorists in Yemen earlier this year, appealing for help from the Indian government and Pope Francis, the External Affairs Ministry said on Monday that efforts continue to secure his release.
Dec 26, 2016, 21:49 PM IST
Govt saved Rs 36,000 cr through direct cash transfer, says IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
The various digitised economic activities included payment of subsidies and MGNREG wages through direct cash benefit facilities into the accounts of intended beneficiaries through Aadhaar.
Nov 26, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Government is very keen to hear Rahul Gandhi's scholarly arguments on demonetisation: Minister
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for describing demonetisation as an impromptu experiment, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said he has neither understood the importance of the decision nor done his homework.
Nov 23, 2016, 22:07 PM IST
Govt calls demonetisation move 'war on corruption' as Opposition unites in Parliament
The Opposition on Wednesday tried to corner the government in the Rajya Sabha over the demonetisation issue.
Nov 16, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Government planning big policy change for quality education to all: Prakash Javadekar
A major change is imminent in the country's education policy, Union Minister for Human Resource Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday.
Oct 20, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Congress wants government to acknowledge past surgical strikes
The Congress on Wednesday attacked the Narendra Modi government for denying that surgical strikes-like military operations also took place in the past.
Oct 19, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
Government raising 'triple talaq' as diversion: Congress
The Congress on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of diverting attention from real issues by raising matters like 'triple talaq' which is already before courts.
Oct 16, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Time ripe to constitute a broad NDA alliance in Kerala: BJP
BJP will also try to woo Christian community-dominated Kerala Congress(M), which snapped its over three-decade old ties with the Congress-led UDF.
Sep 29, 2016, 17:38 PM IST
Government assures Kashmiri students on scholarships
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday assured Kashmiri students studying outside the state of redressal of their problems, including regarding scholarship.
Sep 08, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
SC gives government four weeks to respond on triple talaq, other issues
The Supreme Court on Monday gave the central government four weeks' time to file its response on the right of Muslim women in matrimonial matters relating to divorce, including triple talaq, and maintenance.
Sep 05, 2016, 22:00 PM IST
Government creates grievance redressal cell for J&K people
The government has created a grievance redressal cell in the Union Home Ministry for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday.
Aug 30, 2016, 22:40 PM IST
Government orders inspection of all old bridges
The government on Wednesday said that it has ordered inspection of all old bridges after the collapse of Mahad Bridge in Maharashtra.
Aug 11, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
Government urged to improve PG medical education
Association of National Board Accredited Institutions (ANBAI) has urged the government to improve and standardise the post-graduate medical education in order to address the shortages of doctors in the country.
Aug 07, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
