Govt committed to roll out OROP,but seeks time to implement:PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his government is committed to implement the One Rank, One Pension (OROP) scheme for ex-servicemen, but sought time to resolve its complexities. Attacking the previous governments for "playing politics" over the issue for the past 40 years, he said OROP was "a complex issue, a...
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President embarks upon state visit to Sweden, Belarus
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Indian-origin businessman honoured for public service in Singapore
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Modi to visit Israel, 1st by an Indian PM
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Will buy only 36 Rafales, no need for 126: Parrikar
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Govt introduces 3-page ITR, extends filing date till Aug 31
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Gamlin takes on Minister over land
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Modi Govt firms up anti-Naxal strategy
31 May 2015 | Rakesh K Singh
land Ordinance re-promulgated by Cabinet
The Government on Saturday decided to re-promulgate the controversial land Ordinance for the third time, saying it is necessary for maintaining continuity and providing a framework to compensate people whose land is acquired. The move comes even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an interview, has said that the contentious...
Powerful quake strikes off Japan; no tsunami warning
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Japanese coast on Saturday, geologists said, shaking buildings in Tokyo and setting off car alarms. Despite the massive intensity of the quake, there was no risk of a tsunami, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) reported. Mild tremors were also felt in Delhi-NCR triggering panic...
Officials given a mouthful! Plenty to chew on at Govt canteens
In his farewell speech in the Gujarat Assembly before his swearing-in as Prime Minister last year, Narendra Modi had said, “Now in the PMO, Gujarati will be spoken; khaman dhokla and khakhra will be eaten.” A year in office, his dispensation is taking the Gujarati staple beyond the PMO’s contours....
Cuban sets record for soccer ball head control
Former Cuban soccer player Erick Hernandez set a new Guinness record by holding soccer ball with head for 30 minutes in Havana on Saturday. Hernandez held a "Brazuca" ball for 30 minutes and one second with his head, breaking the 22-minute record imposed by the luis Carlos Garcia, who is also...
Terry hopes to continue playing for few more years
Chelsea captain John Terry says he would want to continue proving his doubters wrong by playing a few more years following his ever-present English Premier league (EPl) title winning season. The 34-year-old featured in every minute of Chelsea’s 38 Premier league games last season, playing a lead role in securing his...
Sam Smith moves next door to Boy George
Singer Sam Smith has moved into a property next door to "Karma chameleon" hitmaker Boy George in the affluent area of Hampstead here. The 23-year-old singer is currently recovering from surgery on his vocal cords and 53-year-old George said he is thrilled to be living near the talented star. "He's bought the...
Shabana Azmi struggles with dog on 'Neerja' set
Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi, who will be seen playing a crucial role in the upcoming film “Neerja”, says she is not comfortable with dogs and had a tough time shooting with a pomeranian on the set. “The things an actor has to do! I'm not a friend of...
