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Medical Commission Bill Sent To Parliamentary Panel
A Bill for setting up a National Medical Commission to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) was sent to a standing committee of Parliament on Tuesday after request from several opposition parties, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar informed the Lok Sabha. ....
Trump Responds To Kim Jong-un's 'nuclear Button' Remark
US President Donald Trump responded to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's claim of having a nuclear button on his desk, saying that he too has one which is "much bigger" and "more powerful".....
Eight Chinese Pharma Firms May Be Blacklisted Over Quality Issues
The Indian government has issued showcause notices to, and may soon blacklist, eight Chinese pharmaceutical companies found to be supplying poor quality raw material to drug manufacturers in this country. ....
Civil Services (Main) Results Out, Interviews In February
The results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held in October-November last year, were announced on Wednesday. ....
BCI Meeting On SC Judges Issue, Says Presser 'unfortunate'
Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said a meeting of the members is being held on Saturday evening, after which a delegation will meet Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra and the four senior judges, who spoke against the CJI on Friday. ....
Hawaii Missile Alert: False Alarm Sparks Panic In US State
An incoming missile alert plunged residents of Hawaii in the US into panic before it was declared a false alarm.....
Agni-V Successfully Test Fired
India's indigenously-developed nuclear-capable Agni-V inter-continental ballistic missile, which can reach targets as far as Beijing, was successfully test fired on Thursday.....
Pakistan Summons Indian Envoy Over Cross-border Firing
Pakistan on Sunday again summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh to condemn "unprovoked ceasefire violations" by India along the Line of Control, which it said had killed two civilians and injured three others.....
President Nod To 20 AAP Lawmakers' Disqualification, Party To Move Court
In a big blow to Delhi's ruling AAP, President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved the Election Commission's recommendation to disqualify 20 of its MLAs in the office of profit case. While the BJP hailed the move, the AAP said it would approach the courts against it.....
Om Prakash Rawat Appointed Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat was on Sunday appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner by President Ram Nath Kovind, succeeding Achal Kumar Joti, an official statement said.....
