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No Rail Fare Hike without Modi's Approval

Rail Fare Hike: The decision to raise the railway fare by 14.5 per cent and freight rates by 6.5 per cent will be finalised only after Railway Ministers consult Narendra Modi... Jun 18, 2014
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India stays in constant touch with nationals stranded in Iraq

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): India said on Wednesday that it is in regular touch with the nationals stranded in Iraq overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), as it has decided to send a diplomat to support the embassy in its efforts. MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin, said security of the Indian nationals in Iraq remains a matter of serious concern. Akbaruddin also said they are assisting all callers by providing helpline numbers in New Delhi. Akbaruddin further said the violence in Iraq was not targeted towards Indian nationals. Expressing deep concern over tense situation, the foreign ministry spokesperson said the 40 stranded nationals remain out of contact. Jun 18, 2014
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UP Governor BL Joshi resigns

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Amid reports that NDA government wants to replace governors appointed by its predecessor, Uttar Pradesh governor BL Joshi tendered his resignation on Tuesday. He has sent his resignation papers to the Home Ministry. Joshi's tenure was to end next month. His resignation could be the start of more such exits of the state governors after the new BJP government took over last month. Home Ministry sources say other UPA-appointed governors who still have two years or more to complete their term are likely to come under pressure as the government has asked President Pranab Mukherjee to ask for their resignations soon. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had said today that the governors should resign themselves as they were appointed by Sonia Gandhi and not on merit. Jun 17, 2014
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India's Foreign Ministry assures assistance to stranded nationals in Iraq

New Delhi, June 17 (ANI): Foreign Ministry has assured assistance to stranded nationals who are stuck in Mosul and Tikrit overrun by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Foreign Ministry, spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin, said that an advisory has been issued on 15th June giving details of 24 hour helpline setup by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad for assistance of its nationals. Syed Akbaruddin added that the government of India is concerned about the deteriorating security situation and strongly condemns the attacks. Jun 17, 2014
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LG Najeeb Jung assured to look into legality issue of e-rickshaws in Delhi: Kejriwal

New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the legality issue of E-Rickshaws in the national capital and said that the LG has assured to look into the matter. Kejriwal said that this is the question of employment of lakhs of people and should be taken seriously. Further, he also said that he will approach Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari over the matter. Jun 16, 2014