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Taking a swipe at AAP Lok Sabha MP Bhagwant Mann for his changing subject during Zero Hour, Lok Sabha speaker OM Birla on Thursday said that he is an educated speaker. (Photo: ANI)

Educated' speaker: Om Birla after Bhagwant Mann changed subject during...

Birla further said that if any parliamentarian wants to change the subject during Zero Hour then they have to take...

4 July 2019 4:06 PM IST

The delegation requested Indian High Commissioner to the UK to convey their concerns to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee. (Photo: File)

New order paves way for disclosure of corruption cases against...

The Commission had directed the Central Public Information Officer of the PMO to provide information on this within 15...

4 July 2019 4:06 PM IST

To reap benefits of demographic dividend, Centre is committed to improving outcomes in education and skilling, and to provide employment and affordable healthcare to all. (Photo: Twitter | @PIB_India)

Economic Survey: India is committed to achieving SDGs, invest in human...

India is committed to achieving these SDGs and a strong social infrastructure is key to achieve them,' it said.

4 July 2019 3:57 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress MLA Nitesh Narayan Rane on Thursday evening surrendered before Kankavali police. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Cong MLA Nitesh Rane, 2 others arrested for throwing mud on engineer

Rane with his supporters was protesting the bad condition of the potholes-ridden highway.

4 July 2019 3:44 PM IST

While bathing the destitute beggar, Swamis helpers found an Aadhar card and a fixed deposit receipt of Rs 1.06 crore inside his clothes.

Opposition criticises govt on Aadhaar amendments

Opposing the bill, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, said the government used the ordinance route to bring in the legislation.

4 July 2019 3:38 PM IST

For saving the life of a patient the doctor goes through a very stressful condition, she said in Lok Sabha. (Photo: File)

Those who assault doctors should be blacklisted from medical...

Last month, nationwide doctor's strike took place after a junior doctor at NRS hospital was assaulted by the family of a...

4 July 2019 3:35 PM IST

Citing rules, Sitharaman stated that Section 178(5) and 178(6) of the Companies Act. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Retirement age set to rise due to higher life...

The survey pointed out that this will also help plan in advance for pensions and other retirement provisions.

4 July 2019 3:27 PM IST

Newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

OM Birla urges Lok Sabha MPs not to walk out during Zero Hour

The speaker also requested the new members to not level any allegations against anyone without proof.

4 July 2019 3:23 PM IST

Total liabilities of the central government at end-March 2019 stood at Rs 84.7 lakh crore of which 90 per cent was public debt. (Photo: Twiter | @PIB_India)

Economic Survey: Centre and states on the path of fiscal consolidation

Despite several headwinds, Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8pc in 2018-19 while maintaining macro-economic...

4 July 2019 3:16 PM IST

The Economic Survey 2018-19 also says that being a cost-effective long distant transport mode, Railways has witnessed commendable progress. (Photo: ANI)

Economic Survey: Train collision incidents came down to zero in...

The report also says that the incidents of derailment have decreased from 78 in 2016-17 to 46 in the year 2018-19.

4 July 2019 3:08 PM IST

All the girls felt that marriage should not hinder them from pursuing their passion and wanted support, not permission. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cousin sisters marry each other against family wishes at Varanasi...

The girls posted a picture of their marriage on the social media which shocked the holy city.

4 July 2019 3:05 PM IST

At least 15 pilgrims walking towards Baltal axis were administered oxygen by the border police. (Photo: ANI)

25 Amarnath yatra pilgrims felt 'breathless', administered oxygen on...

The pilgrims were on the Baltal route of Amarnath Yatra.

4 July 2019 3:03 PM IST