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Giriraj Remarks: Sonia Gandhi calls it Narrow Mindset
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday dismissed union minister Giriraj Singh's "racist" remarks as stemming from a "narrow mindset" even as party members staged protests while the BJP sought the matter to be closed as he had expressed…
Modi stresses on 20-Year Roadmap on Financial Inclusion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday to prepare a 20-year roadmap on financial inclusion to mark its 100th anniversary in 2035, and said geographical inclusion must also be addressed to bridge the…
Amaravati to become Andhra Pradesh’s New Capital
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the name of Amaravati as its new capital city. The ancient town of Amaravati is situated between the two main cities of Vijayawada and Guntur in central part of the state and more importantly on the…
Centre moves SC to restore OBC Status for Jat Community
The Centre has moved the Supreme Court for restoration of OBC status for Jat Community and sought a review of the apex court's March 17 judgment quashing the Centre's decision to extend quota benefits to the community.
In connection to…
NHRC rescues 100 Bonded Labourers in Madhubani, Bihar
By Akhand (Human Rights Activist): At least 100 bonded labourers have been released in Madhubani District of Bihar after the intervention of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Acting on the complaint of a social worker Tojo Jose NHRC…
Haryana IAS officer Khemka gets 45th Transfer in 24 Years
It seems there is no let up for senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka from transfers, as on Wednesday he was once again transferred to an inconsequential posting by the BJP government in Haryana.
This is Khemka's 45th transfer in 24 years.…
190 Indians evacuated from Yemen reach Mumbai
An Indian Air Force flight with 190 Indians evacuated from strife-torn Yemen landed here on Thursday, while another 169 went to Kochi in Kerala, an official said. In a highly coordinated operation, around 350 people stranded in the port…
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake jolts Uttarakhand
An earthquake of magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale rocked several parts of Uttarakhand early Thursday, an official said.
The meteorological department official told that the tremor triggered panic, but no loss of life was reported.…
Union Minister’s remark on Sonia Gandhi triggers row
Union Minister Giriraj Singh courted controversy by saying the Congress accepted Sonia Gandhi as its leader as she has white skin. He later "regretted" his remark on Wednesday.
At an event in Bihar on Tuesday, Singh said: "If Rajiv…
Four BRO Personnel killed in Landslide
Four employees of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) have been killed in a landslide in Dehradun in Uttarakhand, officials said on Wednesday.
The incident took place late on Tuesday when the victims were engaged in repairing the…