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Disabled veterans get Rs 100 as pension despite stay by Supreme Court

The bureaucracy at the highest level in the Ministry of Defence kept the political leadership in dark regarding a decision that eventually led to an unexpected withdrawal of income tax benefits to disabled veterans last year.

Mar 2, 2020

suspected coronavirus case at Mumbai airport

Coronavirus in India: First positive case reported in Delhi, another in Telangana

The Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday, March 2, confirmed one positive case of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 disease in Delhi and Telangana.

Mar 2, 2020

Rajinikanth: 'I am ready to do everything in my power to restore peace in the country'

Rajinikanth has taken a political stand by meeting Muslim leaders in Tamil Nadu regarding the CAA-NRC debate. Following the riots in Delhi, the actor tweeted that he would do his part in protecting peace within India.

Mar 2, 2020

Sky's the limit: Flyers in India can now access in-flight WiFi as govt notifies new rules

Government of India has announced new rules to launch internet on board through in-flight WiFi, the Civil Aviation Ministry said, lifting the restrictions on flyers.

Mar 2, 2020

Government asks banks to process 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by March 15

Banks were asked by the Government to release the loans in approved cases immediately. The financial institutions are requested to take up about 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications latest by March 15, with special emphasis on the North Eastern Region (NER).

Mar 2, 2020

Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

In an intent to free farmers from the clutches of money lenders, the government introduced the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to enable farmers to secure loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a 4% interest rate on the condition of timely repayment. The government has set an estimate of Rs 20,000 crore which will be utilized to sanction loans to KCC cardholders.

Mar 2, 2020

Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik

Amulya Patnaik: The officer who failed his forces, his people

His tenures before becoming Commissioner of Delhi Police has been fairly quiet. He was respected for his "honesty" and "sense of judgment". But the series of events that occurred towards the end of his tenure proved his spinelessness, failing to protect even his own forces and the people of Delhi.

Mar 1, 2020

'Happy to meet this little girl': Akshay Kumar super impressed by girl's views on self defence

Akshay Kumar has always promoted self-defence for women. In a video posted by him, he encouraged a girl for learning self-defence.

Feb 29, 2020

US and Taliban to sign deal aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan

US-Taliban peace deal: India to attend historic ceremony along with 30 other countries in Doha

This is the first time that India will officially attend an event involving the Taliban. India's envoy to Qatar, P Kumaran will attend the ceremony after India was invited by the Qatar government.

Feb 29, 2020

Afghan men celebrate in anticipation of the U.S-Taliban agreement to allow a U.S. troop reduction and a permanent ceasefire, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan February 28, 2020. Picture taken February 28, 2020.REUTERS/Parwiz

US-Taliban peace deal: Afghans hope for peace as they gear up for troop withdrawal deal today

A statement from US President Donald Trump on said Pompeo would be present for the signing of the deal that will pave way for US troop numbers to drop to 8,600 from about 13,000 in the weeks following the deal.

Feb 29, 2020

Upset over four-hour delay, man raises hoax bomb threat on Dibrugarh Rajdhani train

The passenger, who identifies himself as Sanjeev Singh Gurjar on Twitter, wrote on the social media site that there were five bombs on the train, prompting the authorities to halt it at Dadri to launch security procedures.

Feb 29, 2020

PM Modi to launch developmental projects in Chitrakoot; to lay foundation stone of Bundelkhand Expressway

On the occasion of completion of one year of PM Kisan Scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 10,000 farmer producer organisations (FPO) across the country from Chitrakoot and will also lay the foundation stone of the Bundelkhand Expressway.

Feb 29, 2020

Revealed! The mystery behind Antarctica's blood-red ice

The social media is abuzz over a set of images released showing Antarctica's snow turning blood red as it points towards a serious climate change.

Feb 28, 2020

Fact Check: Did WHO issue advisory against buying Holi colours from Coronavirus-hit China?

World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Government of India (GoI) have issued an advisory asking people not to use Chinese Holi colours. Scroll down to find out the reality.

Feb 28, 2020

IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurial Conclave at Techkriti to inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs

IIT Kanpur will host its annual Techkriti fest from March 19 to 22, 2020, and an Entrepreneurial Conclave is organised from March 20 to 21. Here's everything you need to know about these events.

Feb 28, 2020

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Search Results for: Ministry of Defence

Disabled veterans get Rs 100 as pension despite stay by Supreme Court

Coronavirus in India: First positive case reported in Delhi, another in Telangana

Rajinikanth: 'I am ready to do everything in my power to restore peace in the country'

Sky's the limit: Flyers in India can now access in-flight WiFi as govt notifies new rules

Government asks banks to process 1.18 lakh pending PMEGP loan applications by March 15

Government enables farmers secure loan upto Rs 3 lakh at 4% interest through KCC scheme

Amulya Patnaik: The officer who failed his forces, his people

'Happy to meet this little girl': Akshay Kumar super impressed by girl's views on self defence

US-Taliban peace deal: India to attend historic ceremony along with 30 other countries in Doha

US-Taliban peace deal: Afghans hope for peace as they gear up for troop withdrawal deal today

Upset over four-hour delay, man raises hoax bomb threat on Dibrugarh Rajdhani train

PM Modi to launch developmental projects in Chitrakoot; to lay foundation stone of Bundelkhand Expressway

Revealed! The mystery behind Antarctica's blood-red ice

Fact Check: Did WHO issue advisory against buying Holi colours from Coronavirus-hit China?

IIT Kanpur's Entrepreneurial Conclave at Techkriti to inspire and guide budding entrepreneurs

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