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50 crore people availing Social Security cover: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that 50 crore people in the country have come under social security cover, which is a 10-time leap from the 2014 figure.
Interacting with the beneficiaries of various social security schemes…
President Kovind launches Solar Charkha Mission
President Ram Nath Kovind launched the Solar Charkha Mission here on Wednesday under which the government will disburse a subsidy of Rs 550 crore to thousands of artisans, generating employment in rural areas.
Under this mission, the…
Supreme Court nod to probe ED officer investigating 2G case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the government to probe into allegations against a top Enforcement Directorate officer who is probing the high profile 2G and Aircel-Maxis case.
The allegations a gainst ED Additional Director…
Kerala Govt to honour 76 Medical Professionals for Nipah service
The Kerala Government on Wednesday decided to honour 76 medical professionals at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for their dedicated and committed service during the Nipah virus outbreak. The decision was taken at a weekly cabinet…
Nikki Haley vows to strengthen India-US relations
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who is in India, said she is here to strengthen bilateral relations and to continue the democratic bonds.
The highest ranking American of Indian origin in US President Donald Trump's administration,…
Rain hits Delhi-NCR
Delhi and some other parts of the National Capital Region witnessed cloudy sky and scattered rains early on Wednesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 28 degrees Celsius, the Met said.
The sky was likely to remain generally…
First batch of Amarnath Pilgrims leaves for Kashmir
The first batch of 1,091 pilgrims left from here early on Wednesday for Kashmir to start the Amarnath Yatra which begins from Thursday.
"A total of 1,091 yatris (pilgrims) left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in an escorted convoy of 52…
Amarnath pilgrims guests of militants, not targets: Hizbul commander
The Amarnath pilgrims are guests of militants and not their targets, a senior Hizbul Mujahideen commander said on Tuesday.
In a video clip circulated through social media, Hizbul's operational commander Riyaz Naikoo said: "Amarnath Yatra…
TN government’s intention to close down Sterlite Copper: CM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K.Palaniswami on Tuesday reiterated his government's intention to close down Vedanta Ltd's copper smelter unit - Sterlite Copper - in Thoothukudi.
He also said there is no need for calling a separate meeting of…
Doors of Grand Alliance shut on Nitish Kumar: Tejashwi Yadav
Setting at rest all speculation about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joining the Grand Alliance in the state, RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said there is no chance of extending him an…