Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill with Opposition's change
The government suffers embarrassment on the Bill to give Constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes as the Opposition-proposed change was carried out.
‘Chinese troops entered Barahoti in Uttarakhand, threatened shepherds’
The incident took place in the morning of July 25. A group of shepherds was asked to vacate the land by the People’s Liberation Army, officials said on the condition of anonymity.
Nobody has strength to compete with Modi, says Nitish
The Bihar Chief Minister says he had no option but to walk out of the grand alliance as continuing in it would have meant compromising with corruption.
JD(U) to vote for Gopalkrishna Gandhi in vice presidential poll
JD(U) spokesperson K.C. Tyagi says the commitment to Mr. Gandhi predated the break-up in the Mahagathbandhan and therefore the party would not back out on that.
Amit Shah to stay on as BJP chief even after election to Rajya Sabha
Ending speculation that he would resign as BJP president if elected to the Rajya Sabha, Amit Shah on Monday said there was no question of him leaving the party post and he was working “happily” and “wholeheartedly”.
Pakistan’s top anti-corruption body has announced filing of four corruption cases against deposed Prime Minister and his children — Hussain, Hassan and Maryam, and son-in-law Captain Safdar. Separate cases will also be filed against Captain Safdar and former Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
Aadhaar-PAN linking can be done till August 31
Central Board of Direct Taxes extends linking of Aadhaar with PAN till August 31. Income Tax returns will be processed after the linking.
Will decide on commercial release of GM mustard crop in one and a half months, Centre tells SC
On October 17, 2016, the court extended stay on the commercial release of GM mustard crop until further orders.
Snapdeal terminates talks for takeover by Flipkart
Snapdeal says it will “pursue an independent path” to continue its operations.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of women's cricket
The recent Women’s World Cup in England added some new fans to the women’s game. Some of the stars, particularly from India, have become household names. You might know the men’s game inside out, but how knowledgeable are you about women’s international cricket? There’s only one way to find out
