Govt asks states to file FIRs over violence in name of cow protection
By PTI 18th July 2017 NEW DELHI: The Centre has asked state governments to compulsorily register FIRs in all “untoward incidents” happening in the name of cow protection, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said the responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property and incidents of […]
Naidu files nomination for vice president
July 18, 2017 National Democratic Alliance Vice Presidential nominee M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday said his endeavour will be to further strengthen the parliamentary democratic system, which is India’s strength and beauty. Earlier in the day, Naidu filed his nomination for the upcoming vice-presidential election in the Parliament. Being honoured to be a candidate for the […]
TMC to launch ‘all out fight’ against Centre in Parliament
July 17, 2017 The Trinamool Congress on Monday decided to launch an “all-out fight” against the Modi government in the monsoon session of Parliament and corner it over its alleged “failures” in dealing with issues like the Darjeeling crisis, standoff with China and GST. The decision was taken by the TMC parliamentary party at […]
14 years in jail if you kill cow, 2 if you kill people: Delhi court
NEW DELHI:-A Delhi court drew a unique analogy over enhancement of punishment in road accident death cases, observing that an errant driver gets a maximum jail term of two years while a cow killer’s sentence ranges from five to 14 years. “Sentence for killing cow is five or seven or 14 years in different states […]
Pak Military Court Rejects Mercy Plea Of Kulbhushan Jadhav
NEW DELHI: A military court in Pakistan has rejected the mercy petition of Kulbhushan Jadhav, the Indian national who was sentenced to death in Pakistan. The decision now rests with the Pakistan army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is analyzing the “evidence” against him, said ISPR, the media wing of the Pak army. The mercy petition […]
Imam Bukhari writes to Sharif, urges him to ‘end volatile atmosphere in Kashmir’
July 15, 2017 The Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in the Walled City of Delhi, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, has written a letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in which he has urged him to use his authority to end the volatile atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley by initiating dialogue with Hurriyat representatives. “The […]
Indians among 130 mn at risk of displacement by floods: Report
Manila, July 15 (IANS) One hundred and thirty million people living in low-lying coastal areas in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are at high risk of being displaced by the end of the century due to floods, a report has said. It warned that by 2050 Mumbai, Chennai, Surat and Kolkata will be among 13 of […]
11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia
July 13, 2017 At least 11 Indians have been killed in a fire in the southern Saudi city of Najran and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah is providing all assistance to the families of the deceased and those injured in the tragedy, the External Affairs Ministry said on Thursday. Among the Indians killed in the fire, […]
Sushma, Rajnath to Reach Out to Opposition Amid India-China Standoff
13 July 2017 New Delhi: Even as the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops at the Doklam plateau is now in its fourth week, the government is making efforts to reach out to the Opposition and brief them on the current situation. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Home Minister Rajnath Singh are expected to brief […]
Cabinet informed about India, Bangladesh cyber security pact
ew Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The Cabinet was today informed about the cyber security pact that aims to promote information exchange and technical collaboration between India and Bangladesh. “The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bangladesh on cyber security cooperation,” an official statement […]
