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75 per cent villages along banks of Ganga open defecation-free: PM Narendra Modi

Over 75 per cent of villages along the banks of river Ganga have become open defecation-free, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, emphasising that his government has taken up this work on priority.

Apr 10, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

Comprehensive strategy in place to ensure safe pregnancy: Govt

Under this strategy, pregnant mothers are given suitable medical care, supplements and other necessary help under a central government scheme, he said in the Lok Sabha.

Apr 07, 2017, 14:51 PM IST

China to create new economic zone outside Beijing

China will create a new special economic zone outside Beijing similar to those established in Shenzhen and Shanghai, the government said, in a bid to boost flagging growth and reduce the strain on the capital.

Apr 02, 2017, 17:39 PM IST

206 delisted political parties not traceable: Government

The government today said out of 255 deregistered political parties, as many as 206 are either non-existent or non-traceable.

Mar 15, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Govt asks banks to review charges on cash transactions

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Mar 07, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Government must scale up production of active ingredients of drugs'

The drug survey had found that over 10 per cent of drugs in the government supply chain were 'Not of Standard Quality'.

Feb 26, 2017, 11:23 AM IST

22 percent of TV programmes depict tobacco use: Government study

Nearly 22 per cent of television programmes in India depict tobacco use and 71 per cent of these were broadcast when children and adolescents may have been watching even as an estimated one million deaths in the country are linked to tobacco

Feb 10, 2017, 18:56 PM IST

Taking 'urgent measures' to counter radicalisation: Govt

The government today said India is taking "urgent measures" to counter radicalistion and will soon hold an international conference on the issue that distorts reality and the message of Islam.

Feb 09, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

Rakeysh Mehra's next: Film with Swachh Bharat as backdrop

The film was inspired following a visit to Gandhigram and the profits from it will go in the making of more toilets, said the filmmaker, who was here to promote his book "Rang de Basanti: The Shooting Script".

Jan 31, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Producers guild urge government to take action over Bhansali attack

The Film & Television Producers Guild of India Ltd has condemned the attack on ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali by activists of a Rajput organisation, Shree Rajput Karni Sena, on the sets of his upcoming film "Padmavati" in Jaipur. It has also urged the Indian government to take "immediate steps" against "miscreants".

Jan 28, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Akshay Kumar keen on helping martyrs' kin, meets Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

The Bollywood khiladi Akshay Kumar is a busy man all through the year. He has four films lined up for release and yet the superstar finds time to make sure that he is able to contribute something towards the nation.

Jan 28, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Govt to infuse Rs 1,894 crore capital in State Bank of India

The government, which is infusing Rs 1,894 crore capital into State Bank of India, has asked the country's largest lender to take necessary regulatory approvals for the fund infusion.

Jan 19, 2017, 21:59 PM IST

Aadhaar Payment App—This is how online transactions will be made easier

Consumers can now heave a sigh of relief as Santa has brought in some respite on Christmas in the form of Aadhaar Payment App. After days of thinking over how to make your cash-less transactions easier and hassle-free, the government is now about to gift you a big surprise.

Dec 25, 2016, 01:26 AM IST

Govt gives one last chance to black money hoarders to come clean

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Dec 16, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Top US diplomat on religious freedom to visit India

A top American diplomat will visit India next week to meet representatives of majority and minority religions, civil society and government officials, the State Department has said.

Dec 10, 2016, 07:07 AM IST

Panama papers probe going on 'very seriously', government tells SC

Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Amitava Roy that the MAG has already submitted five reports to the court-appointed SIT probing the black money stashed abroad.

Nov 24, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

Supreme Court collegium reiterated 37 names out of 43 returned to it, Government informs Lok Sabha

Out of the 43 names returned to it by the government for reconsideration, the Supreme Court collegium has "reiterated" its recommendation for 37, deferred three proposals while three other names are still with it, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Nov 23, 2016, 23:14 PM IST