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OFB Looks at Replacing Ageing INSAS Rifles; to Get 1.86 lakh 7.62-mm Automatic Rifles
The INSAS rifles were introduced by the Ordnance Factories Board (ODB) in 1992-93 and has undergone 23 improvements, with the latest version being the 1B1 model.
Union Minister Offers 'Chadar' on Behalf of PM Modi at Ajmer Sharif
Modi conveyed his greetings to followers of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in India and abroad on the occasion of the 806th annual Urs in his message.
Rahul Gandhi Finds Anti-Modi Ammo in Nobel Winner Paul Krugman's News18 Rising India Speech
The Congress leader was referring to Krugman's speech at News18 Rising India Summit, where the economist sent out a word of caution saying that India could face mass unemployment if it does not grow its manufacturing sector.
Ola, Uber Drivers to Begin Indefinite Strike from Tomorrow in Big Cities
The strike is expected to be observed in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among other cities.
News18 Rising India Summit | Probe as Much as You Want, Won’t Find a Scam in Rafale Deal: Nirmala Sitharaman
“What is the point of someone talking about ‘our price’ and ‘your price’ when you didn’t buy anything eventually?” she retorted, adding that their (opposition) sense of emergency only prevailed when Prime Minister Narendra Modi went ahead with an expressi...
Govt is Working To Become a Troll Monitor, Says Smriti Irani at News18 Rising India Summit
Information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani said that she too has been a victim of trolling on social media.
Unlike Mani Shankar Aiyar, BJP Doesn't Feel Compulsion to Talk to Pakistan: Party’s Foreign Policy Head at News18 Rising India Summit
“Unlike Mani Shankar Aiyar, we have no ideological compulsions when it comes to Pakistan. So, I would be very wary of having any sort of dialogue with the Pakistan,” he said at the News18 Rising India Summit.
News18 Rising India Summit | Citizens are Leading the Govt Today, Says PM Narendra Modi
At the summit, the Prime Minister highlighted the achievements of his government, adding that unlike in other countries, citizens are leading the government in India. The PM cited key projects like the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Ujjwala Gas Scheme, the dr...
News18 Rising India Summit | Piyush Goyal Blames Seventh Pay Commission for Fall in Railways' Operating Ratio
On March 13, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said in a report that the Railways’ operating ratio has reached its worst since 2001 at 96.50 percent.
India is Rising Against You, Rahul Gandhi Tells PM Modi
The prime minister used powerpoint presentation to demonstrate the benefits of various schemes implemented by his government. However, Congress president did not seem to appreciate his move.
News18 Rising India Summit | Chandrababu Naidu Asked for Money but Never Implemented Anything: Piyush Goyal on TDP Breaking Alliance
Downplaying Naidu's claim of his state not getting its rightful share, Goyal said it was the central government which provided Andhra Pradesh the monetary back up.
Transport Ministry Saved Banks NPAs Worth Rs 3 Lakh Cr: Gadkari at Rising India Summit
Highlighting the pace of work carried on in the Indian transportation sector, Gadkari spoke about how there were "403 stalled projects," and that "banks should be thanking them."
Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Karti's Bail Plea in INX Media Case
The probe agency, represented by Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, alleged that Karti had tampered with certain evidence.
GTU Results for Winter Session 2017 Declared at gtu.ac.in; Check Now!
GTU had organized these examinations in December 2017, last year.
Parliamentary Panel Asks Centre to Make 5-year Military Service Must for New Govt Officers
The Standing Committee's report tabled in Parliament this week. As per the information furnished in another report of the committee, in case of Army officers, the sanctioned strength is 49,932 whereas the held strength is 42,253.
Two Militants Killed After Failed Weapon-snatching Bid in J&K's Pulwama District
The terrorists on Thursday tried to snatch the service rifle of constable Bilal Ahmad, who is the PSO of BJP leader Anwar Khan, at Balhama in Pulwama district.