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  • NIA taking over Bhima-Koregaon case involving urban Naxals is in national interestNIA taking over Bhima-Koregaon case involving urban Naxals is in national interest

    ViewsJan 25, 2020, 3:43 PM IST

    NIA taking over Bhima-Koregaon case involving urban Naxals is in national interest

    The Bhima-Koregaon case has seen a lot of interference by the state government There has been a demand to drop cases against some of the activists, who have alleged Naxalite links It was only necessary then that the National Investigation Agency take over the case from Pune Police.

  • Government offers Imported Onions to States at Rs. 49 to 58 per kgGovernment offers Imported Onions to States at Rs. 49 to 58 per kg

    IndiaJan 8, 2020, 7:40 PM IST

    Government offers Imported Onions to States at Rs. 49 to 58 per kg

    The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan held a press conference on 7th January to brief media about the overall availability and prices of Onions across the nation along with the imported quantities so far. Paswan said that the Union Government has decided to offer Onions to State Governments at the landing price in Mumbai ranging from Rs. 49 to Rs. 58 per Kg.

  • Does anyone care about Mumbai's Elephanta CavesDoes anyone care about Mumbai's Elephanta Caves

    CultureJan 7, 2020, 9:11 PM IST

    Does anyone care about Mumbai's Elephanta Caves?

    The Elephanta Caves in Mumbai is a huge tourist attraction. Every year thousands of people from across the country and the world visit the cave. In 1987, the Elephanta Caves in their entirety and the forested areas around them were declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legislation to shield the Elephanta Caves has existed since the 1950s, but the state government has turned a blind eye leading to the degradation of the spectacular carvings in the caves. Does anyone care? Let’s find out more in this episode of Culture ‘Shauk’ with me Sunita Iyer.

  • Farmer Connect Portal Has Been Set Up by APEDA to Interact With ExportersFarmer Connect Portal Has Been Set Up by APEDA to Interact With Exporters

    IndiaJan 6, 2020, 7:56 PM IST

    Farmer Connect Portal Has Been Set Up by APEDA to Interact With Exporters

    The Agri Export Policy was announced last year with the objective of doubling the export and ensuring the doubling of farmers’ income. In order to achieve this objective, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been adopting a focused approach for ensuring greater involvement of the State governments for effective implementation of the Agri Export Policy (AEP).

  • So what if state governments don't implement CAA Union home ministry to grant citizenship through online processSo what if state governments don't implement CAA Union home ministry to grant citizenship through online process

    IndiaJan 1, 2020, 2:53 PM IST

    So what if state governments don’t implement CAA? Union home ministry to grant citizenship through online process

    Union home ministry is mulling making the entire process of granting citizenship under CAA go online, thereby effectively bypassing the state governments. 

  • Govt launches National Broadband Mission, Aims To Provide Broadband Access to All Villages by 2022Govt launches National Broadband Mission, Aims To Provide Broadband Access to All Villages by 2022

    PoliticsDec 18, 2019, 6:43 PM IST

    Govt launches National Broadband Mission, Aims To Provide Broadband Access to All Villages by 2022

    The Minister for Communications, Law & Justice and Electronics and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the National Broadband Mission is to fulfill all aspirations of the people and enables fast track growth of digital communication infrastructure. He was addressing the gathering after launching the National Broadband Mission (NBM) at an event on 17th december. A large number of representatives from the telecom industry, officers from various Ministries of the Government of India, various State Governments and senior officers of the Department of Telecommunications participated in the event.

  • Sabarimala pilgrimage: Activist Trupti Desai to visit shrine with or without protectionSabarimala pilgrimage: Activist Trupti Desai to visit shrine with or without protection

    IndiaNov 16, 2019, 12:43 PM IST

    Sabarimala pilgrimage: Activist Trupti Desai to visit shrine with or without protection

     Ahead of the opening of the Sabarimala Temple, Kerala devaswom board minister K Surendran had on November 15 said the state government will not provide protection to women devotees visiting the temple. Those who need protection should get an order from the Supreme Court. However, women’s rights activist Trupti Desai has stated that she will visit the shrine after November 20, whether or not she is given protection. 

  • Devendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra chief ministerDevendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra chief minister

    IndiaNov 8, 2019, 5:02 PM IST

    Devendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra chief minister

    Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis submitted his resignation letter to Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari as the state government's term came to an end today (November 8)
     

  • PM Modi ASEAN summit to 1 dead in Srinagar firing, watch MyNation in 100 secondsPM Modi ASEAN summit to 1 dead in Srinagar firing, watch MyNation in 100 seconds

    IndiaNov 4, 2019, 9:11 PM IST

    PM Modi’s ASEAN summit to 1 dead in Srinagar firing, watch MyNation in 100 seconds

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the "global challenges facing the world today and highlighted the need for working together to find common solutions. The Supreme Court has pulled up the Centre and the state governments for the smog that has blanketed Delhi and the NCR. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds. 

  • Supreme Court orders Rs 1 lakh fine for garbage burningSupreme Court orders Rs 1 lakh fine for garbage burning

    IndiaNov 4, 2019, 5:11 PM IST

    Supreme Court orders Rs 1 lakh fine for garbage burning

    The Supreme Court has pulled up the Centre and the state governments for the smog that has blanketed Delhi and the NCR. The top court has ordered a fine of Rs 1 lakh for garbage burning. 
     

  • Supreme Court slams Congress government in Chhattisgarh for tapping IPS officer's phoneSupreme Court slams Congress government in Chhattisgarh for tapping IPS officer's phone

    IndiaNov 4, 2019, 2:24 PM IST

    Supreme Court slams Congress government in Chhattisgarh for tapping IPS officer's phone

    In a big blow to the Congress government in Chhattisgarh, the Supreme Court slammed it for tapping the phone of senior IPS officer Mukesh Kumar. The bench has asked the state government to file a detailed affidavit with reasons for tapping the phone.
     

  • Guru Nanak Dev 550th birth anniversary: Punjab govt unveils 'badge of logo' to pilgrimsGuru Nanak Dev 550th birth anniversary: Punjab govt unveils 'badge of logo' to pilgrims

    IndiaNov 3, 2019, 10:42 AM IST

    Guru Nanak Dev 550th birth anniversary: Punjab govt unveils 'badge of logo' to pilgrims

    Punjab tourism and cultural affairs minister Charanjit Singh Channi unveiled the 'badge of logo' that were distributed free of cost by the state government

  • Why Uttarakhand Government is Providing Free Meal To Elderly PeopleWhy Uttarakhand Government is Providing Free Meal To Elderly People

    PoliticsOct 1, 2019, 11:46 AM IST

    Why Uttarakhand Government is Providing Free Meal To Elderly People

    Government of Uttarakhand gives Relief news for the elderly forced to live alone in the rural areas of the state due to the migration. The state government has decided to provide at least a one-time daily meal to such elderly people. Watch the Video For Full Details

  • Bihar floods 19 NDRF teams deployed in affected areas; rescue operations underwayBihar floods 19 NDRF teams deployed in affected areas; rescue operations underway

    IndiaSep 30, 2019, 9:16 AM IST

    Bihar floods: 19 NDRF teams deployed in affected areas; death toll touches 29

    19 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed in Bihar due to floods following torrential rains. NDRF teams are carrying out rescue and evacuation operations along with other agencies in the flood-affected areas. The death toll in Bihar has risen to 29 owing to rain related incidents in the state. The state government has requested the Indian Air Force for two helicopters to aid in rescue operations.