As it happened: Modi nominates Akhilesh, 8 others for Clean India drive
Honoured to be nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Swachhta Abhiyaan, will take up the endeavour as soon as I’m in Uttar Pradesh after ODI series, Suresh Raina tweets Social groups have assured me that in one month all the Ganga ghats will be cleaned, Mr. Modi said. In one month... read more »
Will focus on Delhi in next 5-10 years: Arvind Kejriwal
NEW DELHI: Preparing for the polls, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal today said he will focus on Delhi for the next five to 10 years and any decision on fighting elections in other states will be taken only after people’s mandate in the capital.The civil servent-turned politician, who... read more »
Married woman can get father’s job: Madras HC
CHENNAI: Why is it that a married daughter of a deceased government employee is not eligible for appointment under compassionate grounds, whereas a married son is eligible, the Madras high court has wondered. “There cannot be any discrimination between a married son and a married daughter.... read more »
‘Paanwala’ seeks appointment with PM
VARANASI: A paanwala of Kashi has sought an appointment with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him of the concerns of betel sellers during his two-day visit to the city. Rajendra Chaurasiya, president of Akhil Bharatiya Paan Vikreta Sangh, gave a petition at the local office of Modi in... read more »
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2G Scam: Supreme Court directs advocate Prashant Bhushan to submi...
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