BJP looks set to retain power in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Dec 18:The BJP today looked set to retain power in Gujarat, with the party winning 46 seats and leading in 53 others in the keenly-contested polls to the 182-member Assembly. The Congress, which had 61 seats in the outgoing Assembly, looks to have improved its tally this time as it has won 44 seats […]
Interpol has cancelled red corner notice on Zakir Naik: Islamic preacher’s spokesperson
In a major setback to Indian intelligence agencies, Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s spokesperson on Saturday said that the Interpol has cancelled the red corner notice on Naik, reported news agency ANI. In a statement, Naik’s spokesperson said: “Interpol has cancelled red corner notice on Dr Naik and instructed its worldwide offices to delete all data […]
Bitcoins: What RBI, Arun Jaitley, Other Authorities Said About Digital Currencies In India
December 16, 2017 The price of bitcoins has been rising continuously for some time now. The price of cryptocurrency has surged rapidly, trespassing several thresholds one after the other. First it surged past $5,000, then $10,000, followed by $17,000 before touching $17,900 on Friday. Notwithstanding the sceptics’ warnings on the legitimacy and the future of […]
DGP inaugurates CME & Live Surgical Workshop on Minimal Access Surgery at Police Hospital Jammu
JAMMU, : The LAPCON-PHJ-17 CME and Live Surgical Workshop on Minimal Access Surgery was inaugurated by Director General of Police, Dr. S.P Vaid at Police Hospital, Jammu, today. Speaking on the occasion the DGP complemented the Superintendent of the Police Hospital, Jammu and his team for fulfilling the commitment and the mission they had taken up […]
Delhi gang rape case: Victim’s mother awaits justice 5 years after her death
December 16, 2017 Awaiting justice, the Delhi gang rape victim’s mother said on Saturday that even after five years the culprits are alive. It was on this day in December 2012, when six people gang-raped a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, in a moving bus. “Even after five years, her culprits are alive. If justice isn’t served […]
Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president
December 16, 2017 Soon after taking charge as the Congress president, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a frontal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of spreading hatred and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was taking India back to medieval times. Gandhi said the BJP is “fighting for itself”, while the Congress is […]
Sonia retiring as Cong president not from politics: Surjewala
December 15, 2017 Sonia Gandhi has retired as Congress president and not from politics, party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala today said, dismissing speculation that she has quit public life. He said Sonia Gandhi will hand over the baton to Rahul Gandhi but her wisdom will continue to be the guiding light for the party. Asked what […]
Cabinet clears Triple Talaq Bill
December 15, 2017 The Cabinet clears the Triple Talaq Bill making it a criminal offence. The government intends to get the statute passed in the Winter Session of Parliament which began today. The session concludes on January 5. The bill piloted by the law ministry stems from the recent Supreme Court verdict banning instant divorce. […]
No Dec 31 deadline for Aadhaar-bank account linking
December 13, 2017 Government notifies new rules that allow for the indefinite extension of the deadline to link bank accounts and PAN numbers with Aadhaar numbers. In other words the December 31 deadline to link Aadhaar card with bank accounts and PAN numbers, stand cancelled. The government has not notified a new date as yet. […]
‘Anguished’ Manmohan responds to Modi: Did not discuss Gujarat polls
December 11, 2017 Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s statement on PM Modi’s allegations at an election rally that there was an attempt by Pakistan to interfere in the Gujarat polls. Modi alleged that Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar had held a meeting at his house which was attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, […]
