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MCD Polls: BJP, AAP Win 14 Wards Each, Congress Bags 2
The BJP and AAP have bagged 14 wards each, while Congress has won two, as the counting is underway amid tight security in 42 centres for the December 4 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls. ....
Submit Records Connected With 2016 Demonetisation Decision: SC To Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to submit relevant records in connection with the government's 2016 demonetisation decision for its perusal. ....
SC Notice On Plea For Raising Women's 'marriageable Age' Under Muslim Personal Law
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea by the National Commission for Women seeking a direction to make the marriageable age of girls/women of all communities as 18 years, irrespective of their religion. ....
Rocket Launcher Attack: NIA Likely To Visit Tarn Taran
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit Punjab's Tarn Taran Sarhali Police Station which was hit by a probable rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), officials said on Saturday. ....
Bhupendra Patel Takes Oath As Gujarat CM For Second Time
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and his 16 members of cabinet took oath on Monday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. Patel has been sworn in as Chief Minister for the second time. ....
87% Increase In MBBS Seats, 105% In PG Seats In Last 8 Years: Mandaviya
Through concerted efforts of Government, there has been a significant increase of 87 per cent in MBBS seats and a massive 105 per cent increase observed in PG seats in last eight years, said Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya while speaking to media on Thursday. ....
BJP MPs Protest In LS Over Liquor Deaths In Bihar
Several BJP MPs from Bihar in Lok Sabha on Thursday sought strict action against those responsible for sale of illicit liquor in the state, while blaming the state government for deaths of more than 20 persons after consuming spurious liquor in Saran district ....
Budget For Development Of Tribals Raised To Rs 88,000 Cr From Rs 21,000 Cr: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the budget for the all-round development and welfare of the tribals has been increased to Rs 88,000 crore from the earlier 21,000 crore. ....
Northeast Youth Now Have Computer In Hand In Place Of Guns: Centre
The Centre on Monday informed Parliament that since 2014 it has provided ample employment opportunities to the youth of the northeastern region, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy saying that they now have computers in their hands in place of guns, which was the case before 2014, when the erstwhile UPA regime was in power. ....
After Massive Mandate, Gujarat's BJP-led Govt Eyes $1 Tn Economy By 2030
During the Gujarat Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had promised inclusive growth and to take Gujarat's economy to $1 trillion by 2030. ....
