India today hit out at Pakistan saying that on one hand the neighbouring country wants talks with it but on the other hand, the Ministers in the current government in Pakistan are meeting terrorist Hafiz Sayeed. Briefing media in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, banned terrorist …
Read More »BJP National Convention begins in New Delhi
BJP President Amit Shah has said the party is making efforts so that the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case in the Supreme Court is resolved swiftly. He accused Congress of obstructing quick resolution of the matter in the apex court. He was speaking at the two-day BJP National Convention …
Read More »BJP to favour coalition govt despite getting majority in 2019 polls, says PM
BJP will favour a coalition government even it gets majority on its own in the Lok Sabha elections. This was stated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with the party workers of Tamil Nadu through video conferencing on Thursday. Responding to a question on the alliance, Mr Modi said …
Read More »SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case on Jan 29
Supreme Court has fixed hearing in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case for 29th of this month. The Constituition Bench hearing the case is to be reconstituted after Justice UU Lalit recused himself from the case. Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for a Muslim party, told the bench …
Read More »GST exemption limit doubled for small businesses
In a bid to give relief to small businesses, the GST Council on Thursday doubled the GST exemption limit to Rs 20 lakh for northeastern states and Rs 40 lakh for the rest of the country. Speaking to media after a meeting of GST Council in New Delhi, Finance Minister …
Read More »Rajya Sabha discusses 124th Constitution Amendment Bill
The Rajya Sabha is currently holding a discussion on the Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill, 2019 to provide for 10 per cent reservation in government jobs and admission in higher educational institutions to economically weaker people among upper castes. After moving the bill for discussion, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thaawarchand …
Read More »PM Modi accuses Opposition of dividing people for vested interests
The government wants to ensure that the poor have access to all opportunities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday. Addressing a rally at Kothi Meena Bazar in Agra, he said the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the historic 124th Constitution Amendment Bill that provides 10 per cent reservation in …
Read More »Army Chief General Bipin Rawat says terrorism is spreading like multi-headed monster as some nations continued to use it as state policy
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat today said that terrorism is spreading like a ‘multi-headed monster’ and it will stay as long as some nations continued to use it as a state policy. Speaking at a panel discussion in Delhi, he cautioned that terrorism is becoming a new form of warfare …
Read More »PM Modi says govt is striving to ensure life of dignity to every poor person, irrespective of caste or creed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, it is his government’s endeavour to ensure that every poor person, irrespective of caste or creed gets to lead a life of dignity, and gets access to all possible opportunities. Addressing a gathering at Solapur in Maharashtra today, he said, the Centre is committed …
Read More »SC sets up 5-judge bench to hear Ayodhya land dispute case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set up a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case. The bench would be headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The other four judges are Justice SA Bobde, Justice NV Ramana, Justice UU Lalit and Justice DY Chandrachud. The …
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