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PM Narendra Modi asks IITs to develop defence, health products

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 16:17

Noting that India is dependent on imports in several sectors including defence and health, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the IITs to take up the challenge of developing products in these critical fields.

Congress claims SC`s observations have vindicated its stand on LoP

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 16:15

Latching on to Supreme Court`s observations on Leader of Opposition issue, Congress on Friday said it "vindicates" the party`s stand and alleged that the Speaker`s decision to deny the LoP status to it in Lok Sabha appeared "coloured by BJP`s partisan agenda".

Narendra Modi govt`s `clean-up` drive: Cabinet Secy issues another directive

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 16:08

In yet another directive aimed at improving the work culture in government offices, the Cabinet Secretary has asked all secretaries to improve the overall ambience of offices and ensure punctuality of officials especially in departments with major public interaction.

Grand welcome awaits PM Narendra Modi in US, website launched

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 16:24

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be given a grand welcome during his visit to the United States in September.

Union ministers to meet partymen to hear grievances

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 16:05

As part of efforts to improve coordination between the party and the government, Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, V K Singh, Kiran Rijiju and Sadanda Gowda will meet partymen and hear their grievances and suggestions at the BJP headquarters next week.

Modi selfie: Ahmedabad court accepts closure report

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 14:17

A court in Ahmedabad, Friday, accepted a closure report filed the Gujarat Police relating to a selfie taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he cast his vote in the last Lok Sabha polls.

Mumbai-Goa double-decker train gets delayed due to Konkan-Central Railways fight

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 14:16

The first ever double decker train service between Mumbai and Goa ran into trouble on its first day itself, with the driver of the train halting it at Roha station on Friday morning.

UPSC exam: Visually impaired candidates to get extra time

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 13:34

Visually impaired candidates appearing for civil services preliminary examination will get 40 minutes extra time per paper, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said Friday.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL on UPSC exam issue, asks petitioner to approach CAT

Last Updated: Friday, August 22, 2014, 12:23

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a PIL against UPSC`s recent decision asking civil services aspirants not to answer questions in the English Comprehensive section of the Preliminary Examination to be held on August 24.

SC questions government, says issue of LoP cannot be put in cold storage

Last Updated: Saturday, August 23, 2014, 07:23

While the ruling BJP and the Congress party have fought over the Leader of Opposition`s (LoP) post in the recent past, the Supreme Court on Friday stressed on the position`s importance in governance and agreed to interpret it.