Tag: U
Nitish Visits AES-hit Muzaffarpur, Faces Protests
Hundreds of angry protesters staged a demonstration on Tuesday against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's visit to Muzaffarpur district, where 107 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES).....
Bypoll To 2 RS Seats: SC Notice To EC On Gujarat Congress Plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) on Gujarat Congress' plea seeking simultaneous poll to the two Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat.....
'One Nation, One Election' Not Feasible Now: EC Sources
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting of various parties to discuss 'one nation, one election', or simultaneous parliamentary and assembly polls, Election Commission sources claimed that the idea is not feasible as of now.....
Sisodia Calls Ayushman Bharat White Elephant, Offers Help To Bihar
Calling the Centre's healthcare plan Ayushman Bharat Yojana a "white elephant", Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the crisis brought about by Bihar's Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) has raised questions on the level of preparedness and the effectiveness of health schemes being run by the Central government.....
Xi Arrives In N. Korea For Summit With Kim
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday arrived in North Korea, becoming the first Chinese head of state to visit Pyongyang in 14 years and the fifth since the two nations established diplomatic relations in 1949.....
Consider 'one Nation, One Election' Concept: President
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday urged all MPs to consider the government's 'one nation, one election' concept.....
No Official Word From US On Capping H1B Visa Quota: India
India on Thursday said there was no official word from the US on a "source-based" media report about capping of the H1B visas, of which Indians are a major beneficiary.....
Doctors Loot Funds For Poor In Ayushman Scheme, Probe On
Exploiting loopholes in the Union Government's mega health scheme - Ayushman Bharat, hundreds of doctors allegedly pocketed huge amounts of public funds meant for the treatment of poor patients. ....
Trump: US Was 'cocked And Loaded' To Hit Iran Targets
US President Donald Trump on Friday said the US military was "cocked and loaded to retaliate" against Iran, but he changed his mind 10 minutes before planned strikes.....
BJP Delegation Visits Bengal's Violence-hit Bhatpara, Demands Probe Into Killings
A three-member BJP delegation on Saturday visited violence-hit Bhatpara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district where two persons were shot dead during a clash on Thursday, and demanded a probe into the killings even as it accused the state police of opening fire on innocent people.....
