Demonetisation failed to control use of black money in election: Former CEC OP Rawat
New Delhi | Former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat on Monday claimed that the NDA government decision of Demonetisation clearly failed to control the use...
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Supreme Court adjourned till January 3rd week over Zakia Jafari’s plea
New Delhi | The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned its hearing till 3rd week of January in a plea filed by Zakia Jafari, widow of...
IIT-Madras students allege harassment by vigilance officers, Dean denies charges
Chennai | Several research scholars and hostel inmates of IIT-Madras here have alleged harassment and violation of their privacy by vigilance officers during checks conducted in...
West Bengal government scheme to benefit 2 lakh differently abled people: CM Banerjee
Kolkata | A scheme launched by the West Bengal government earlier this year will benefit around two lakh differently-abled people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on...
Pakistan can seek India’s help if it feels it cannot handle terrorism alone: Rajnath Singh
Jaipur | Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Pakistan could seek India’s help if it cannot handle the fight against terrorism alone. Addressing a press conference here,...
Waiting for appropriate level, density of clouds for artificial rain in Delhi: Environment ministry
New Delhi | The Union Environment Ministry has said it is waiting for “appropriate” level and density of clouds, and a clearance from the IMD to...
Maharashtra: Shirdi Saibaba Trust gives Rs 500 crore for Nilwande Dam
Mumbai | The Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust, which manages the saint’s samadhi at Shirdi in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district, will provide Rs 500 crore to build a...
Elections should be “totally free, fair and ethical”: CEC Sunil Arora
New Delhi | Sunil Arora, who took over as the 23rd Chief Election Commissioner on Sunday, sought cooperation of political parties and people to make elections...
Nagaland Hornbill fest shows true spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’: Rajnath Singh
Kohima | Inaugurating the 10-day-long Hornbill festival in Nagaland, Union minister Rajnath Singh said Saturday the event showcased the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’. The...
RBI likely to keep interest rate unchanged on December 5
New Delhi | The Reserve Bank is likely to maintain status-quo on interest rate in the upcoming monetary policy review on December 5 despite moderation in...