Tag: People
Modi's New Year-eve Sops To Cost Over Rs 3,500 Crore To Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcements on the New Year's Eve, including sops in housing, agriculture and for pregnant women, will cost the economy a total of over Rs 3,500 crore annually, a State Bank of India report said on Tuesday.....
Five States To Vote Between February 4 And March 8
Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur will be held between February 4 and March 8, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi announced on Wednesday.....
People Overwhelmingly Supported Note Ban Decision: Amit Shah
Despite facing hardships owing to demonetisation and the opposition's misinformation campaign, people have overwhelmingly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's note ban decision, BJP chief Amit Shah said on Friday.....
Third Brazilian Prison Riot In A Week Leaves 4 Dead
Four people were killed in a riot at a jail in Brazil on Sunday, the nation's third deadly prison uprising in a week.....
Uproar In J&K Assembly Over Compensation To 2016 Unrest Victims
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes when opposition National Conference (NC) demanded clarification from the state government over the issue of compensation to the victims of 2016 valley unrest.....
'We Must Strike Back If Pakistan Is Guilty Of Derailing Indian Trains'
Pakistan must be taught a lesson in its own language if found guilty of recent incidents of derailing trains in India where a number of people have lost their lives, Major General G.D. Bakshi (retd) said here on Tuesday.....
On Republic Day, Indian, Chinese Troops Commit To Boost Functional Relations
In a bid to enhance functional relations at the border, ceremonial personnel meetings between troops of the Indian Army and Chinese Peoples Liberation Army were held on Thursday in eastern Ladakh on the occasion of India's 68th Republic Day.....
War On Corruption Not A Political Fight : Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his governments war against corruption and black money was not a political fight and said it was meant to empower honest people.....
Eight Killed In Kashmir Gunfight, Protestors Clash With Security
Two soldiers, four militants and two civilians were killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday, police said. The incident triggered clashes between civilians and security forces, leaving around two dozen people injured.....
PDP To Induct Two More Ministers
Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra will on Friday administer the oath office to two new ministers, including Altaf Bukhari, who returns to the cabinet.....
