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When Salman Khan went on a cycling trip with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Mechuka (Arunachal Pradesh): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan went cycling with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Arunachal Pradesh to promote an adventure festival here. Rijiju on Friday posted a string of photographs and captioned it: “Hearty congratulations to the winners of Dalmia MTB Arunachal Hornbill’s Flight 2018 Cycling Race. Hats off […]

  • Friday, 09 July 2021
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Akbar denies rape allegations, says relationship 'consensual'

New Delhi: Former Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Friday termed allegations of rape by US-based journalist Pallavi Gogoi a “lie” and claimed they had entered into a “consensual relationship”. Akbar in a statement to ANI said Gogoi’s November 2 article in the Washington Post had detailed “false allegations of rape and violence against me”. “I […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Akbar files defamation case against woman journalist

New Delhi: Union Minister M.J. Akbar on Monday filed a criminal defamation complaint against a woman journalist, Priya Ramani, who had accused him of sexual harassment, alleging that “scandalous allegations” have been made to bring down his image in the society. Seeking her prosecution under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code that provides for […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
#MeToo: Women don't go to work to be harassed, says Smriti Irani

Mumbai: Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday supported women coming out with their stories of sexual harassment at workplace, saying that they go to work to live their dreams and earn their living respectfully and not to get harassed. Irani was interacting with the media at a FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) event here. The #MeToo […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Jaitley disagrees with SC observation on sexuality

New Delhi: Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday expressed his disagreement with the Supreme Court’s observation that sexuality is part of free speech and said that judgements on the Sabarimala temple, homosexuality and adultery may have an adverse impact on the society. “If you want to take a progressive step, then Article 14 and 21 […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
Rotavirus vaccine launched in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: The Rotavirus vaccine that prevents diarrhoea in infants and children was launched in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday by state Women, Child and Family Welfare Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi. She told the media that the state government was “positive that the Rotavirus vaccine will play a monumental role in bringing down the infant mortality rate”. […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Congress has inadequate leader, so creating fake issues: Jaitley on Rafale controversy

New Delhi: Attacking Congress President Rahul Gandhi as a leader with “inherent and inbuilt limitations”, Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday accused his party of manufacturing a controversy around Rafale deal by creating “fake issues”. He also accused the Congress of engaging in an implied battle with the Federal Front in order to reclaim the […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Former Union Minister L.P. Shahi passes away at 98

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister L.P. Shahi died early on Saturday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in here. He was 98. “He was shifted to AIIMS on Thursday after he complained of chest pain,” Shahi’s daughter-in-law, Veena Shahi, told IANS from Patna. “He passed away around 3 […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Working towards long-term solution to petrol price hike: Prakash Javadekar

Kolkata: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said the Centre is looking at a ‘long term’ fix to the issue of the rise in petrol and diesel prices, adding that the solution lies with state governments also as they too levy their taxes. He said petrol prices were de-regulated during the rule of the Congress-led […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
9 crore new LPG connections provided in 4 years: Dharmendra

New Delhi: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that nine crore new LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connections have been distributed in the last four years, including 3.5 crore connections provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Speaking at the launch of PMUY scheme in Delhi, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Pradhan said, […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Dharmendra Pradhan among 7 Union Ministers renominated to Rajya Sabha

New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday renominated Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and seven other retiring members which includes seven Union Ministers for the March 23 Rajya Sabha polls. Pradhan along with Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot have been shifted to Madhya Pradesh while Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been nominated from […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Upgrade urban space, offer better facilities: Jitendra Singh

Davos: Union Minister of State for Development of the Northeastern Region Jitendra Singh has stressed on upgradation of urban space and better facilities to people in view of several cities in the world being classified as “fragile” due to pollution, conflict, terrorism and unemployment. The Minister’s remarks came at a panel discussion on “From Fragile […]

  • Wednesday, 07 July 2021
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Former I&B Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi passes away

New Delhi: Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who suffered a stroke in 2008 and slipped into coma, passed away at Apollo Hospital here on Monday. He was 72. Dasmunsi is survived by his wife Deepa Dasmunsi and son Priyadeep, who were at his side when he died. He served as […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
Birender Singh admitted to AIIMS

New Delhi: Union Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here on Friday for problems related to prostate. “He was admitted today morning. Once his tests are done, he will undergo surgery,” a doctor told IANS.

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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Dharmendra inaugurates New India programme

Bhubaneswar: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday inaugurated a five-day-long exhibition-cum-seminar on ‘New India-We Resolve To Make’ here to commemorate the 75 years of the Quit India Movement and the forthcoming 75 years of Independence in 2022. It has been organised by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) in association with the Directorate of Advertising and […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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