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Rs 305.14 Crore Aid Approved For Manipur, Mizoram, Kerala
The central government on Wednesday approved Rs 305.14 crore assistance for Manipur, Mizoram and Kerala that faced floods, landslides and drought in 2016, causing heavy loss of property in these states, an official said.....
NGT Bans Plastic In Haridwar, Rishikesh
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday reiterated its 2015 order banning the use, sale, manufacturing and storage of plastic items in the pilgrimage towns of Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.....
Railways Studying Dynamic Pricing With Discounts On Tickets: Goyal
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that Indian Railways is studying a dynamic pricing model, with discounts on train tickets as offered in airlines. ....
Nitish Kumar Taunts Congress Over Defeat In Gujarat
BJP ally, Bihar Chief Minister and JD-U President Nitish Kumar on Monday taunted the Congress, saying the party had claimed victory in Gujarat and it lost Himachal Pradesh too. He also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah over the party winning in both states. ....
Gunmen Attack Afghan Intelligence Training Centre, 1 Militant Killed
At least one militant was killed on Monday in an attack on a training centre of Afghanistan's main intelligence agency in Kabul, where terrorists and security forces are engaged in a shootout, officials said. ....
Only 27% Indians Covered By Health Insurance: Report
Only 27 per cent of Indians have health insurance coverage, a joint report by FICCI and KPMG revealed on Monday. ....
Trump Unveils American Strategy' With 'leadership Role For India'
US President Donald Trump has said Washington will support a "leadership role" for India in the "broader" Indo-Pacific region as he unveiled his "America First National Strategy".....
Extend Pre-GST Duty Drawback Till June: Parliamentary Panel
A parliamentary panel has suggested that the government extend the duty drawback rates for exporters prevailing prior to the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) until June next year or till the revenue department fixes the revised rates. ....
Not Attending Bengaluru New Year Bash: Sunny Leone
Actress Sunny Leone on Tuesday said that she will not attend the New Year bash in the city after the police denied permission to the organisers. ....
Congress Slams PM For Linking Manmohan With Pakistan
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not approach security agencies if he felt that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was hatching a conspiracy against him with Pakistan's support.....
