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  • Railways to treat female aged 58 as senior citizens from June 1

    The Railways have decided to reduce the minimum age for availing concession from 60 years to 58 years in case of Female senior citizens. However, the concessions for female senior citizens will continue to remain 50 per cent. According to an official release, the notification to this effect was issued on Wednesday and the facility […]

    UP govt failed to check atrocities against dalits: NCSC

    Criticising Uttar Pradesh govt for its alleged inaction in checking atrocities against dalits, chairman of National Commission for SC has alleged that there is pressure from authorities to not register cases. “In Uttar Pradesh, no action is taken against dalit atrocities under the pressure from the state government. Primarily, no case is registered and if […]

    India, Afghan sign MoU for capacity building in info-broadcasting sectors

    The MoU signed between India and Afghanistan covers a wide range of issues like policy and strategy development, project management, financial management and procurement processes. According to a statement issued by the I&B Ministry, the focus of the MoU is on capacity development covering critical areas like development of media policies and strategies, development of […]

    Maintenance of fighting abilities a top priority: Admiral Verma

    India’s top Navy commanders on Tuesday discussed the security scenario and naval preparedness with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma underlining the need to pay maximum attention to maintenance of the force’s war fighting capabilities. Addressing the four day-long Naval Commander’s Conference, Admiral Verma said the Navy must remain prepared to deploy ships, submarines […]

    ITBP sends Rs 11 cr bill for Kasab’s security; Maha says no

    A staggering Rs 11 crores has been spent on guarding 26/11 terror convict Ajmal Kasab and the security force protecting him wants it back. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force has slapped a bill of Rs 10.87 crore on Maharashtra Government for guarding Kasab at the Arthur Road jail and sought its reimbursement which has […]

    HC notice to CBI on bail plea of Kanimozhi in 2G case

    The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the CBI on the bail pleas of DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar in the 2G spectrum case. “Issue notice to the CBI for 30th May,” Justice Ajit Bharihoke, who on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of five corporate honchos in the case, […]

    Rs one per kg rice to BPL families, says Kerala CM

    Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that all BPL families of the state will be given rice at one rupee per kilogram from September. The decision has been taken at the first meeting of his expanded cabinet on Monday. Thirteen new ministers, including nine from Congress, have been inducted into the cabinet at the […]

    Ten policemen feared killed in an ambush by Maoists in Chhattisgarh

    In Chattisgarh, at least 10 policemen including one Additional Superintendent of Police are feared killed in a major naxal attack in the Gariabandh police district last evening. According to sources, the police party was on a search operation in the Amamora jungle when the attack took place. Though, there is no official confirmation of the […]

    Centre reviews country’s security situation; Directs all states to step up vigil

    The government on Monday reviewed country’s security situation and directed all states to step up vigil at vital installations. A high-level meeting, convened by Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrasekhar took stock of the country’s security situation in the wake of the terrorist strike on a key military base in Karachi and its possible implications for […]

    Centre rejects BJP demand for recall of Karnataka Governor

    The Government on Monday rejected the BJP demand for the recall of the Karnataka Governor Hansraj Bhardwaj, saying he has only performed a constitutional duty by sending a report for the imposition of the President’s rule in the State. Addressing the media in New Delhi, the Home Minister Mr. P. Chidambaram said that though the […]