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
CAG picks holes in coal mines auction by NDA govt
The CAG has picked holes in the e-auction of coal mines by the NDA government last year saying multiple bids by corporate groups through joint ventures or subsidiaries did not give an assurance that potential level of competition was achieved in the first two tranches.
Jul 26, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
Government grants extension to Prasad to probe Ishrat 'missing files'
The central government has given a two-month extension to IAS officer BK Prasad who probed the Ishrat Jahan 'missing files' case in the Union Home Ministry, an official source said here on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 23:06 PM IST
CITU's three-day national meet begins in Nashik
The Centre of Trade Unions of India is holding the meeting of its All-India Working Committee at CITU Bhawan in Satpur area.
Jul 15, 2016, 00:25 AM IST
Sushma Swaraj did not attend today's Cabinet expansion ceremony and made sure it got no negative coverage – know how
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday skipped the Modi cabinet expansion ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan but made sure her move got no negative coverage in the press.
Jul 05, 2016, 16:49 PM IST
Government brought drastic changes in disaster management: Rajnath
The Narendra Modi government brought a drastic change in its approach to disaster management from a relief-centric to a holistic and integrated coverage, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
Jul 05, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
41 years of Emergency: NDA ministers to attend rallies to highlight Congress' 'excesses' in 1975
Citing government sources, the report said that around 50 out of 63 ministers were assigned different towns and cities where they will would hold meetings and rallies themed ‘Save Democracy’.
Jun 25, 2016, 11:29 AM IST
Government decision on FDI panic reaction to Rajan's exit: Congress
The Congress party on Monday termed the Narendra Modi government's decision to relax FDI norms in some key sectors as a "panic reaction" to Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's announcement of not seeking a second term.
Jun 20, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
PM Modi slams Mulayam, Mayawati; urges people to give BJP chance in Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked party workers to follow seven mantras, including empathy and restraint in their conduct, and said people are not content with mere slogans but concerned about how the nation is being strengthened.
Jun 13, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
'Govt needs to speed up reforms to push economic growth'
Government needs to speed up implementation of GST, address the issue of cheap imports and improve investment climate as majority of sectors are witnessing 'moderate' growth, says a CII survey.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Indo-Bangladesh border to be sealed by June 2017: Government
The central government on Thursday set a deadline of one year to completely seal the 223.7 km Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam and hoped the entire exercise will be completed by June 2017.
Jun 03, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Narendra Modi invites people to take quiz on NDA government's initiatives; winners to meet PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited people to take part in an online quiz on the initiatives NDA government has taken.
May 30, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
PM Modi inaugurates new passenger trains for Northeast, says government sincere about development of region
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated new passenger trains for Northeast.
May 27, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi releases song on completing two years in office - listen here
On completing two years in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a song on his government's achievements.
May 20, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
Modi Cabinet reshuffle: JP Nadda, Prakash Javadekar, Giriraj Singh to be dropped as ministers?
A report claimed on Wednesday that Health Minister JP Nadda, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Giriraj Singh could be dropped from the Narendra Modi Cabinet which is likely to be reshuffled soon.
May 18, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Arun Jaitley urges courts to draw 'Lakshman rekha', not to interfere in executive decisions
Jaitley stressed on Monday that the Judiciary should allow the Executive to take executive decisions.
May 17, 2016, 09:16 AM IST
Congress demands SC-monitored probe in VVIP chopper deal
He said it was practice of the BJP members to level wrong and baseless allegations and through that, they want to create an illusion.
May 06, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Tamil Nadu polls: Modi govt taking anti-working class initiatives, says CPI
Referring to RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's "one-eyed king" remarks, Raja said though BJP ministers have criticised him over it, "his (Rajan's) comments explain everything.
May 01, 2016, 17:29 PM IST
Government reconstitutes IGNCA Trust, Congress cries foul
The government on Thursday reconstituted the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) Trust, appointing journalist Ram Bahadur Rai as its president. While the government said the new appointees were "deserving people", the Congress said it was another step to undermine established institutions.
Apr 14, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
