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  • Mamta takes oath as MLA

    The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee took oath as a legislator in the State Assembly on day. The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Biman administered the oath to her in the presence of several Ministers of her Cabinet and Opposition members. Ms. Banerjee recently won a by- election from Bhawanipur Assembly Constituency in Kolkata […]

    DMK MP Ritish Kumar arrested on land-grabbing charges

    In Tamil Nadu, DMK Member of Parliament, Mr. Ritish Kumar, was arrested by the police in Chennai today following complaints of alleged grabbing of 1.47 acres of land at Sunguvarchathiram near Kanchipuram. AIR correspondent reports that the special police team arrested him at his residence in Mylapore at 07:30 am. He was later taken to […]

    IITF trade showcases Indian handicrafts on first day

    Visitors from business category are pouring in large numbers in the ongoing India International Trade Fair at Pragati Maidan in the national capital as the first five days of the Fair are exclusively reserved for them. With the Theme ‘ Indian Handicrafts- the magic of gifted hands’ a variety of products of this sector are […]

    Agni-5 missiles to be test fired in Feb

    India’s next generation-Agni 5 missiles will be test fired by February next year. This was disclosed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO Chief Dr. V K Sarswat in New Delhi on Wednesday. Dr. Sarswat also made it clear that India is not in the race with China or Pakistan and it has developed Agni […]

    Govt committed to ensure transparency in delivery of public services: Pranab

    Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that the Government is committed to ensure transparency in delivery of public services at local level. He also reiterated the government’s commitment to completely eradicate corruption from the system. Mr Mukherjee was addressing the valedictory function on the completion of 150 years of Comptroller and Auditor General, C&AG […]

    Govt approves amendments to PFRDA Bill

    The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority, PFRDA Bill 2011 before presenting it in the forthcoming Winter session of Parliament. It also agreed to the proposed 26 per cent foreign investment in the pension sector. It, however, the amendment does not mention providing assured returns to subscribers. The […]

    Rs one crore fine for demanding capitation under proposed law

    The Govt on Wednesday approved amendments to a proposed bill to curb unfair practices in higher technical edu institutes which include raising to Rs one crore the fine for demanding capitation fee and provisions for grievance redressal mechanism. The amendments to the Prohibition of Unfair Practices in Technical Educational Institutions, Medical Educational Institutions and Universities […]

    Rajasthan CM reshuffles cabinet, drops six ministers

    Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has carried out a reshuffle of his ministerial team, dropping six ministers including Education Minister Bharosilal Jatav facing illegal mining charge. Minister of State Amin Khan has been given independent charge in the same status. Among the six shown the doors last night were Ramlal Jat, who had resigned as […]

    VP suggests publication of White Paper on media

    Against the backdrop of a raging debate about media regulation, Vice President Hamid Ansari on Wednesday said India can take a cue from other stable democracies like the US and UK in dealing with this subject and also suggested publication of a White Paper. “The experience of other countries shows us the way. The ongoing […]

    Cash-for-vote scam: HC grants bail to Kulkarni, 5 others

    Two former BJP MPs and L K Advani’s former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni were on Wednesday granted bail by the Delhi High Court along with two other accused in the 2008 cash-for-vote case. Justice M L Mehta also granted anticipatory bail to BJP MP Ashok Argal, summoned by a special court to stand trial in the […]