The Election Commission has said, it will provide satisfactory solution to the concerns raised by political parties on the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs). The  Commission today held a meeting in New Delhi with recognised national and state political parties where  several political outfits pitched for returning to the […]

Fresh rain lashed several parts of Uttar Pradesh even as the state continued to reel under the impact of torrential rain and flood in many districts. 12 people lost their lives and 8 others were injured in rain related incidents in last 24 hours. Met department has forecast heavy rain […]

The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea that sought a minimum punishment of two years for electoral offences by candidates and political parties.  The bench refused to entertain a PIL filed by advocate that sought to make electoral offences cognisable.

The committee on review of penal provisions of Company Act 2013 today submitted its final report to Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi. The Committee was constituted by the government last month to review the existing framework dealing with offences under the Companies Act, 2013 and […]

The Centre is all set to launch world’s largest healthcare scheme–the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana– on 25th of next month under Ayushman Bharat programme. Addressing media in New Delhi, Health Minister J P Nadda said, 29 states and UTs have signed an MoU so far towards the implementation of […]

The government today unveiled corporate sports policy for CPSEs. The policy was launched by Steel Minister Birender Singh in New Delhi. It will provide a policy framework for CPSEs for their sports promotion. The policy will give adequate access to sports and support them for wholesome recreation, positive health, competitive […]

The Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today called on Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok. The delegation led by Mrs Sitharaman also called on the Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Thailand. Both the leaders discussed matters concerning strengthening India-Thailand strategic ties. Earlier, Smt Sitharaman inspects the Guard of […]

Vice president Venkaiah Naidu has said, all police forces of the country have to equip themselves with the cyber forensic techniques and knowledge to counter a cyber-attack. Addressing the 48th Foundation Day celebration of Bureau of Police Research and Development in New Delhi today, Mr Naidu said, government and private […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Kerala Governor P Sathasivam that the flood-ravaged state will get more central funds from National Disaster Response Fund as per laid down procedure. Prime Minister informed the Governor that 600 crore rupees released by the Centre to the state are only the advance assistance […]

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will inaugurate the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference Hanoi today. She arrived in Hanoi last night on the first leg of her five-day two-nation visit to Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam, she will co-chair the 16th meeting of the Joint Commission along with her Vietnamese counterpart, […]