Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today rejected the doubts raised by Congress on her statement in Lok Sabha on contracts given by the government to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. During Zero Hour, Ms Sitharaman gave details of the contracts for weapons procurement. She said her ministry has received the confirmation from HAL that contracts …
Read More »Fish, Rice And Seat-Sharing: Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan Meets Today
The Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is ready to begin discussions on sharing the 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Key leaders of all the parties are expected to meet on Monday over a lunch of fish curry and rice. Their host Mukesh Nishad, who coined the slogan “Maach bhaat khayenge aur …
Read More »Innocents are being killed in name of religion in India: Naseeruddin Shah
MUMBAI – Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has said that walls of hatred are being erected in the name of religion in India and those who stand against this injustice are being punished. In a video released by the Amnesty International, the actor revealed that those fighting for their rights are …
Read More »Trump aide sets out ‘conditions’ for Syria pullout
on also said Sunday all 2,000 US forces may not be withdrawn. JERUSALEM – US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said Sunday that conditions such as guarantees on the safety of Kurdish allies must be met before American troops are withdrawn from Syria, NBC News said.John Bolton told journalists …
Read More »S. Africa want respect for ‘positive’ cricket after Du Plessis banned
rican team management on Sunday called for flexibility in dealing with over-rate regulations CAPE TOWN – – The South African team management on Sunday called for flexibility in dealing with over-rate regulations following a one-match ban imposed on captain Faf du Plessis. He will miss the third and final Test …
Read More »Cabinet expansion likely on Jan 18
Hyderabad, Jan.6 (PMI): Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has plans to expand the cabinet during the Assembly session which begins on Jan17 and ends on 20. Since the new Assembly session is supposed to have ministers to respond and talk on the motion of thanksgiving to Governor Speech in the …
Read More »No water supply in parts of Hyderabad on Jan 8
Hyderabad, Jan.6 (PMI): There will be no water supply in some parts of the city for 24 hours from 6 am on January 8 due to replacement works taken up at all 132/6.6KV substations in Krishna Drinking Water Schemes at Kodandapur, Nasarlapally and Godakondla by the TS Transco and also to …
Read More »BJP’s Raja Singh Makes Sensational Remarks
Hyderabad, Jan.6 (PMI): The lone BJP member elected to the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Raja Singh (Goshamahal segment in the city) who is known for controversial statements, has announced today that he will not attend the Assembly session slated to start from January 17, as long as the AIMIM member, Mumtaz Ahmed Khan, was in …
Read More »Haj Quota for Telangana Fixed at 4,169
Hyderabad, Jan.6 (PMI): The Haj Committee of India has allotted a total Haj Quota of 4,169 for Telangana State for the Haj 2019, according to Mohammed Masiullah Khan, Chairman and Prof. S. A. Shukoor, Special Officer, Telangana State Haj Committee. They said in a press release that 484 Haj Applicants under Reserved Category of 70+ years would be selected …
Read More »67 Girl Students Fall Ill—Suspected Food Poisoning
Hyderabad, Jan.6 (PMI): As many as 67 girl students from Kasturba Gandhi residential school in Chevella mandal of Ranga Reddy District suddenly fell ill due to food poisoning on Sunday morning. The students began to vomit continuously and complained of stomach pain. The teachers and other staff at the school immediately rushed …
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