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Nitish Kumar to support Medha Patkar over rehab package for Narmada dam-displaced

Nitish Kumar had criticized the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, rejecting Modi's advice to states to drop consent and social impact assessment clauses.

Aug 28, 2016

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Monsoon session of Parliament 2016: 5 bills that need to be cleared

The GST Bill will be the highlight during the monsoon session.

Jul 16, 2016

India's tree and forest cover increases by more than 5,000 sq km: FSI

The total forest cover has increased to 21.34%.

Dec 5, 2015

What PM Narendra Modi said at UN General Assembly; Watch video [Full Text]

PM Modi also made a strong pitch for reforms in the UN Security Council so that it carries "greater credibility and legitimacy".

Sep 26, 2015

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Javadekar Eases Green Norms For 'Linear' Infra Projects

On receiving the necessary approvals, infra projects can go ahead with tree cutting and commence work if the necessary funds are in place

Jan 2, 2015

India Fast-Tracks Road Projects along Border to Counter Security Threat from China

The Border Roads Organisation will construct road along 100 km of the LAC from Arunachal Pradesh to J&K.

Sep 3, 2014

Deforestation and Government Schemes Responsible for Pune Landslide, Says Experts [Photos]

The experts blamed the government scheme—Padkai and deforestation for the Pune landslide.

Aug 1, 2014

India Gears up for Stronger Ties with South America Following China and Russia's Moves

Modi on Wednesday finalized three bilateral agreements with Brazil and also pushed for multi-dimensional ties with the other South American countries in his meet with the leaders.

Jul 17, 2014

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