Gadkari hits out at Congress, NCP over Maharashtra Sadan row
Union Minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has accused the Congress and NCP of using the Maharashtra Sadan episode involving a Shiv Sena MP to “malign” the image of the saffron combine. He said the two UPA allies have tried to give communal colour to the incident in Maharashtra Sadan, where... read more »
Twelve-hour cease-fire takes effect between Israel, Gaza militants
A 12-hour humanitarian truce went into effect on Saturday after Israel and Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip agreed to a U.N. request for a pause in fighting and efforts proceeded to secure a long-term cease-fire moved ahead. The Gaza Health Ministry said 18 members of a single family... read more »
7 killed as IAF chopper crashes in U.P.
An Indian Air Force helicopter carrying seven personnel, including two crew members, crashed in a village in Sitapur district killing all on board. The incident took place on Friday around 5 p.m. when the Dhruv helicopter nose-dived and burst into flames after hitting the ground. Official sources... read more »
Jaitley announces some concessions, tax on mutual fund from July 10
The government on Friday announced some concessions for mutual fund industry and income tax payers, while committing to low tax regime to promote industrial activity to generate jobs and create more resources to undertake social welfare activities. Announcing the concessions in the Lok Sabha,... read more »
