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SC okays spectrum sale
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Supreme Court on February 26 refused to stay spectrum auction in all 17 circles but told the Union government not to finalize the allotment of spectrum even if the successful bidder […]
Asia
Rana Bhagwandas, first Hindu chief justice of Pakistan, dies
NEW DELHI (TIP): Former acting chief justice of Pakistan Rana Bhagwandas passed away in Karachi on Monday, the country’s media reported. He was the first Hindu and the second non-Muslim head of the supreme court […]
Business & Economics
Economic Survey: FY16 GDP growth seen 8.1-8.5%, scope for big reforms
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Economic Survey for 2014-15 has projected a growth of 8.1- 8.5 percent for FY16, and said there was scope for big bang reforms. It sees growth rate for the current fiscal […]
India
Voters to be authenticated by linking their database to Aadhaar
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Election Commission will launch a nationwide drive on March 1 to purify electoral rolls through linking of Aadhaar number with the electors’ database. The rolls authentication and purification mission will strive […]
India
India
CITING JIHADI THREAT, GOVT JUSTIFIES CURBS ON WEBSITES
NEW DELHI (TIP): Websites containing jehadi propaganda and other offensive material needed to be blocked in public interest and for protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country, the Centre told the Supreme Court on […]
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Railways Budget presented in Indian Parliament – Full Coverage
NEW DELHI (TIP): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu shunned the populism of the past to deliver a reform-oriented railway budget on Thursday, February 26, that focused on modernizing an ageing network and improving amenities for the […]
India
Another church vandalised by miscreants in India – Mangaluru
Mangalore 25th Feb: In an another case of disturbing communal peace in the coastal city, unidentified miscreants targeted St. Joseph’s church, Deralakatte on the outskirts of the city here on Tuesday night. This follows the […]
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Government Launches Portal ‘Madad’ to Redress Consular Grievances
NEW DELHI: Indian citizens living abroad will now be able to file consular grievances online as the government today launched an e-portal to address such complaints promptly with a high degree of “accountability”. The portal […]
India
Ahmedabad Teacher Makes the Final 10 for $1 Million Global Teacher Award
New Delhi — A teacher in an Ahmedabad school has made it to the top ten finalists for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize to be given by the Varkey Foundation in Dubai next month. The […]
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India
MEET THE AAP MLAs SWORN IN AS CABINET MINISTERS
NEW DELHI (TIP): Arvind Kejriwal who was sworn-in as eighth Delhi Chief Minister will have six Cabinet Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. In a first, Kejriwal will not keep any portfolio and will […]
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Modi government asks Congress to vacate 24 Akbar Road headquarters
NEW DELHI: The Congress party has been asked by the Central government to vacate four government bungalows in the heart of the Capital including a sprawling building at 24 Akbar Road which serves as its […]
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Amartya Sen refuses to lead Nalanda University, blames government
NEW DELHI (TIP): Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has withdrawn his candidature for a second term as Nalanda University Chancellor, saying the Narendra Modi government does not want him to continue in the chair. Sen, who […]
Business & Economics
Reliance Group to foray into defense sector
NEW DELHI (TIP): The Reliance Group is ready to set foot in the defense land scape, and in a big way, said chairman Anil Ambani. “My presence here today demonstrates our commitment to the development […]
India
DAY AFTER DEEPAK PAREKH FIRE, JAITLEY DEFENDS GOVT
NEW DELHI (TIP): Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Feb 19 countered the criticism over “growing impatience” in the corporate sector and instead said that the Narendra Modi government has been criticized for moving “too fast”. […]
India
India
Developing Story: Ex-reporter held in petroleum ministry document leakage case
New Delhi (TIP): A former journalist along with a corporate employee have been arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leakage case, police said on Feb 20, adding that some more people would be […]
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