Action will be taken against ponzi scheme offenders: Arun Jaitley informs RS
May 04, 2016, at 01:34 am
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): Arun Jaitley, Minister of Corporate Affairs, on Tuesday made it clear to the Rajya Sabha that the government is committed to tackle the menace of unregulated ponzi deposit-taking schemes and take action against the offenders.
May 01, 2016, at 08:05 pm
New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS): The Government has taken the forest fire in Uttarakhand seriously. Making a statement here on Sunday, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar, said that Rs. 5 crore has been allotted for firefighting efforts and 6000 labourers have been deployed for firefighting efforts.
AugustaWestland Chopper bribe : Takers must be identified, says Government
Apr 27, 2016, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) Implicating Sonia Gandhi and other top Congress leaders, the government on Wednesday said that the "identity of the bribe takers" in the AgustaWestland chopper scam must be established.
Following protests, govt withdraws new provident fund rules
Apr 20, 2016, at 02:45 am
Bengaluru, Apr 19 (IBNS): Following massive protests, the government has cancelled the controversial new provident fund rules over when one can withdraw money from the provident fund, which serves as a savings plan for salaried workers when they retire, media reports said.
Pranab Mukherjee wishes people ahead of National Day of Lithuania
Feb 15, 2016, at 08:06 pm
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Republic of Lithuania on the eve of their National Day.
Government condoles Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's death
Jan 08, 2016, at 01:13 am
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): The Cabinet in its meeting held here on Thursday expressed profound sorrow on the sad demise of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir who passed away at AIIMS in New Delhi.
Government, Congress reach consensus on two points of GST
Nov 28, 2015, at 04:54 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS) In what could lead to breaking the ice over the Goods and Services Tax bill, consensus has reportedly been reached between the government and the Congress on two of three demands put forward by the opposition party, media reports said.
Pulses at subsided rates in more states: Govt
Oct 31, 2015, at 02:00 am
New Delhi, Oct 30 (IBNS): Following concerted efforts made by the Government, prices of pulses have continued to show declining trends both in wholesale and retail markets.
FTII students willing for talks with Govt
Sep 24, 2015, at 04:52 pm
Pune, Sept 24 (IBNS) The striking FTII students have expressed their willingness for talks to resolve the stalemate over chairmanship of Gajendra Chauhan, media report said.
Lalitgate debate begins in Parliament as Sushama Swaraj accepts opposition's challenge
Aug 12, 2015, at 07:44 pm
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IBNS) A debate on "Lalitgate scandal" finally began in Parliament on the penultimate day of its Monsoon session on Wednesday after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj accepted the opposition's challenge calling for a discussion on the controversy that has virtually kept paralysed Parliament for more than three weeks with the Congress demanding her resignation allegedly for helping tainted cricket tycoon Lalit Modi.
As war heroes boycott programme, Defence Minister promises one rank one pension soon
May 29, 2015, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (IBNS) As discontentment continued to brew among ex-servicemen for non implementation of "one rank one pension" policy, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the Government will implement it for the armed forces soon.
President greets Bangladesh people on their national day
Mar 25, 2015, at 08:28 pm
New Delhi, Mar 25(IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the eve of the National Day of the neighbouring country.
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti to meet governor today
Dec 31, 2014, at 04:22 pm
Srinagar, Dec 31 (IBNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti is slated to meet Governor N N Vohra on Wednesday over the issue of government formation in the valley, media reports said.
Jewellery stocks jumps following govt's scrapping of gold import rule
Dec 01, 2014, at 04:38 pm
Mumbai, Dec 1 (IBNS): Jewellery stocks jumped sharply on Monday after the government scrapped a rule mandating traders to export 20 percent of all gold imported into the country, media reports said.
SC: President's Rule can't go on forever in Delhi
Oct 28, 2014, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear saying it is unacceptable that Delhi has been without a government for eight months, media reports said.
BJP likely to be invited to form govt in Delhi
Oct 28, 2014, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre could soon make moves to form the government in Delhi, reports said.
Devendra Fadnavis may become Maharashtra's first ever BJP CM
Oct 28, 2014, at 04:09 pm
Mumbai, Oct 28 (IBNS): Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis, 44, is likely to be chosen as the state’s next chief minister at a meeting of the party’s newly-elected legislators on Tuesday, media reports said.
BJP likely to be asked to form Government in Delhi
Sep 05, 2014, at 04:20 pm
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IBNS): The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to be invited to form the government in Delhi which has been under President's rule since February this year, reports said. The party should be allowed to prove its majority on the floor of the Assembly.
Govt can't stop rapes: MP home minister
Jun 05, 2014, at 08:53 pm
Bhopal, June 5 (IBNS) Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur on Thursday said the government cannot stop rising rape cases in the country.