LIC is the biggest public shareholder in IDBI Bank, with a stake of 10.82% as of March. The government is considering selling over 40 per cent of its stake in IDBI Bank to state-run Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), sources have told. The government, which is the largest shareholder in IDBI Bank with 81 per cent … Read more
The study, published in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organisation, also found that women’s representation in local politics is important too – the likelihood of having to bribe is lower in regions with a greater representation of women in local-level politics in Europe. “This research underscores the importance of women empowerment, their presence in … Read more
In a major decision to boost affordable housing, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the revision of the carpet area of houses eligible for interest subsidy. The carpet area for MIG I category houses has been raised from 120 square metre to 160 square metre while that of MIG II category houses … Read more
He said that people will vote for BJP this time due to the transparent governance provided by PM Modi in the last four years of his tenure. He was speaking at a karyakarta sammelan of his parliamentary constituency at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Auditorium in New Delhi. Speaking at the same function, BJP president Amit Shah … Read more
Union Minister for Commerce Suresh Prabhu has said that the NDA govt will soon come Out With a new Industrial Policy that will give a major boost to 4th industrial revolution. The minister said that the New Industrial Policy will also focus on Artificial Intelligence, Block Chains technology. The union minister also revealed that the … Read more
Talat’s marriage landed in trouble but her mother Firoza did not give it up and reached this Center. WATCH VIDEO | 4 Years Modi Government: One-Stop centres for women in distress The centre provides medical assistance, police assistance; counseling and legal assistance and all are free of cost. The best part about this One Stop … Read more
Government of Kerala has signed an agreement with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for construction of three(3) Marine ambulance boat for Fisheries Department. The agreement was signed by Shri N V Suresh Babu, Director (Operations) on behalf of CSL and Shri S Venkatesapathy IAS, Director, Department of Fisheries, at the Durbar Hall, State Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram, on … Read more
Narendra Modi Government at the Centre has completed 4 successful years in office and the union ministers are taking various achievements to the people. The aim is to to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the intended beneficiary. Union home minister Raj Nath Singh was in Bhopal on Thursday where he highlighted the … Read more
On the completion of four years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked fellow citizens for their unwavering faith in the NDA government. The Prime Minister in his tweet said, “Over the last 4 years, development become vibrant mass movement. He further tweeted that 125 crore Indians are taking India to great heights.” He said that the NDA government will continue to … Read more
Manoj Bhogam, who hails from Naxal hit Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh never thought that he would get a job at a call center just next to house. His brother was killed in a naxal attack. These naxals also burnt down the school building but all these did not let Manoj down. He took the challenges … Read more
TUTICORIN: Government authorities led by Collector Sandeep Nanduri today held discussions with a host of stakeholders, including traders, to help restore normalcy in Tuticorin expeditiously. Mr Nanduri, who assumed charge today, confirmed the death of 13 people–11 men and two women–in the violence. He said 102 persons were injured, 19 of them seriously. 10 women were … Read more
After a bevy of challenges that took social media by storm recently, here’s another one that will inspire people to stay fit. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore throws a fitness challenge to Indian citizens. On social media, the Minister’s posted his Fitness video and Challenged 3 Celebrities. The Olympian challenged … Read more
The suspense over government formation in Karnataka is over. After considering all options and counter claims Governor Vasubhai Vala has invited the BS Yeddyurappa to take oath of the Chief Minister’s post on Thursday. The BJP leader will take oath at 9 am on Thursday in Rajbhawan. The BJP has emerged as the biggest party with … Read more
Even as the BJP emerged as the single largest party in Karnataka, it fell 9 seats short of a majority where the Congress dramatically backed third-placed rival JD(S) for a post-poll alliance. All eyes are now on Governor Vajubhai Vala who will have to decide whether to call BJP to try to form the government … Read more
Residents of Farah, capital of the province of the same name, have warned for months the city was vulnerable and the attack appeared to threaten a repeat of the Taliban’s capture of the northern city of Kunduz, which fell briefly in 2015. Residents said Taliban forces began their attack at around 2.00 a.m. (2130 GMT … Read more
PM Modi on Wednesday said that a farmer-sensitive government is needed in Karnataka. Interacting with state kisaan morcha via the namo app, the Prime Minister hit out at Karnataka government for its indifference towards implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. PM Modi also said agriculture and farmer welfare have always been the BJP’s legacy. … Read more
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“That wall has started, we have 1.6 billion (dollars),” Trump said at a campaign rally in Washington, Michigan. “We come up again on September 28th and if we don’t get border security we will have no choice, we will close down the country because we need border security.” Trump made a similar threat in March … Read more
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Thursday sought conviction of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu in connection with a road rage case. It told the Supreme Court that the Punjab and Haryana High Court was correct in convicting its incumbent minister. Counsel for the Punjab government told a bench of Justices comprising Justice J Chelameswar and … Read more
NEW DELHI: In an attempt to pressure the government to take appropriate action in connection with the rape cases of minors in Kathua and Unnao, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi led a midnight march to the India Gate in Delhi on Thursday night. Rahul asserted that the women of the country are afraid to go out today … Read more