No power in the world can take Jammu and Kashmir away from India: Rajnath Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on Tuesday advocated a path of "democracy and dialogue" to restore peace in the Kashmir Valley.
Aug 10, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
PM Modi breaks silence on Kashmir unrest, vows to pursue Atal Bihari Vajpayee's vision of 'Kashmiriyat'
PM Modi broke his silence on Tuesday on the continuing unrest in the valley in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen 'commander' Burhan Wani by security forces on July 8.
Aug 09, 2016, 23:52 PM IST
GST good but tax rate should not exceed 18%: Rahul Gandhi
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the passage of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill is a good step but there should be a cap of 18 per cent on its rate.
Aug 09, 2016, 00:24 AM IST
Cooperative federalism only way to take country forward: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that cooperative federalism was the only way to take the country forward, and his government was working for this.
Aug 07, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
Supreme Court flags Centre on criteria for birth control camps
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to explain the criteria for engaging the NGOs in family planning programmes, including birth control camps.
Aug 04, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
New Motor Bill: Know the new traffic penalty rate
Here is a comprehensive list of old and new penalties under the New Motor Bill.
Aug 04, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
New Motor Bill gets Cabinet nod; Rs 10 lakh compensation proposed for fatal road accident
Government on Wednesday approved the much- awaited Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 that proposes hefty penalties for violation of traffic norms including up to Rs 10,000 fine for drunken driving and Rs 2 lakh compensation for hit-and-run cases.
Aug 03, 2016, 21:24 PM IST
Pak's remarks on Wani show attachment to terrorism: Govt
Amid continued tension in Kashmir, India on Wednesday said Pakistan's recent comments glorifying Hizbul 'commander' Burhan Wani reflected its continued attachment to terrorism and its usages as an instrument of state policy.
Aug 03, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
Terrorist violence incidents rose by 60% in 2016: Govt
The number of incidents related to terrorist violence has shown a 60 per cent increase in first seven months of 2016 as compared to last year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Aug 03, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
22nd edition of PM Narendra Modi’s 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme today
In the last edition of 'Mann ki Baat' programme on June 26, PM Modi had recalled the 'black night' of Emergency imposed 39 years back.
Jul 31, 2016, 04:24 AM IST
PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog meet today, review 15-year vision plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a crucial meeting of the NITI Aayog on Thursday wherein a "concrete shape" may be given to country's first-ever 15-year vision document for accelerating all-round development, sources said.
Jul 28, 2016, 07:45 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi likely to speak on price rise in Lok Sabha today
Congress president Sonia Gandhi had on July 20 accused the Modi government of destabilising institutions and polarising society.
Jul 28, 2016, 07:15 AM IST
India not to issue visa to JuD members, says govt official
India will not issue visa to members of the Jamaat-ud-Dawah, headed by Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, if they want to visit Jammu and Kashmir to treat those who were injured in recent clashes with security forces.
Jul 27, 2016, 00:28 AM IST
Parliament passes bill to allow kids below 14 to be engaged in 'home-based work'
The Parliament on Tuesday passed the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2016, seeking to prohibits employment of children below 14 years in any "profession" but allows "home-based work", such as helping their families in forests, agricultural fields and small family-run units with the Lok Sabha giving its nod.
Jul 26, 2016, 23:21 PM IST
NGOs to be considered public servants, have to disclose assets and liabilities: Report
In a measure which could have far-reaching consequences, the Union Home Ministry has decided that all non-profit organisations that receive more than Rs one crore as government funds and over 10 lakhs as donations from abroad, will have to declare their assets.
Jul 25, 2016, 18:59 PM IST
Chabahar port may become operational in 1.5-2 years: Govt
Commercial operations at the Chabahar port are expected to start in the 18-24 months, which will provide India increased connectivity to Russia and North Baltic countries, among others, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Jul 25, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Swachh Bharat, Skill India 'transformative' schemes: President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday hailed the Narendra Modi government's initiatives like Digital India, Swachh Bharat and Skill India as "transformative in nature".
Jul 24, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Modi govt imposing narrow ideology, anchored in slick marketing: Sonia Gandhi
In a frontal attack on the Modi government, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday accused it of mistaking its parliamentary majority for a license "to impose narrow ideology" and said it was "anchored in slick marketing events, glib marketing slogans and exaggeration".
Jul 20, 2016, 22:42 PM IST
Gujarat unrest: Parliament witnesses protests over Una incident; Opposition accuse govt of being anti-Dalit
The issue of Dalit unrest in Gujarat rocked Parliament on Wednesday as opposition members accused the government of being anti-Dalit.
Jul 20, 2016, 21:16 PM IST
Around dozen bills listed for taking up in Parliament's monsoon session
While the bill for the introduction of Goods and Services Tax across the country remains a priority, the Government has listed around a dozen bills pending introduction, consideration and passage during the Monsoon Session of parliament, starting on Monday.
Jul 17, 2016, 21:13 PM IST
