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British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith on Sunday paid tribute to former Union Minister Arun Jaitley at his south Delhi home. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

'A man people in Britain treasured,' says UK envoy on Arun Jaitley

Ambassador of Israel, Dr Ron Malka, and BCCI acting president CK Khanna too visited Jaitley's residence to pay their...

25 Aug 2019 12:27 PM IST

In his Independence Day address also , Modi had urged citizens to eliminate single-use plastic and suggested that shopkeepers provide eco-friendly bags to customers. (Photo: DD news)

Mann Ki Baat: PM calls for mass movement against single-use plastic...

He also called for efforts to ensure proper collection and storage of plastic to save the environment.

25 Aug 2019 12:06 PM IST

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh.

Send central team to assess flood situation in state: Punjab CM urges...

The team was constituted by the Union Home Ministry in pursuance of a decision taken at a high-level committee meeting...

25 Aug 2019 9:59 AM IST

Speaking at a review meeting after visiting King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College here, he said that the health sector was the top priority for the state government. (Photo: Twitter/ @IPR_AP)

Andhra govt committed to ensure quality healthcare to people: Dy CM...

The minister said several issues were brought to his notice during visit to hospitals and directed authorities to...

25 Aug 2019 9:07 AM IST

Former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: Twitter)

Arun Jaitley cremated with full state honours

Hundreds of leaders from across political spectrum visited his south Delhi home last evening to pay their last respects.

25 Aug 2019 8:52 AM IST

On this holy day of Janmashtmi, Congress leaders and other leftist leaders should give the message of peace, harmony, brotherhood, unity and patriotism, Ravinder Raina said. (Photo: ANI)

Congressmen want bloodshed in Kashmir: J&K BJP chief

A delegation of opposition leaders including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to step out of Srinagar...

24 Aug 2019 6:04 PM IST

I am asking these questions as his misadventure is impairing national interest and I hope Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party would respond immediately, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley wrote on Facebook. (Photo: ANI)

'Long innings as a public figure': Sonia Gandhi on Jaitley's death

Manmohan Singh described him as an eminent lawyer, an excellent orator, a very good administrator and an outstanding...

24 Aug 2019 4:26 PM IST

The prime minister is on a visit to France, UAE and Bahrain. He is due to return after attending the G-7 Summit in France on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley's family asks PM Modi to continue with his official trip...

Modi, who is in Abu Dhabi, spoke with Jaitley's wife Sangeeta and son Rohan to express his condolences.

24 Aug 2019 4:14 PM IST

BJP Working President JP Nadda on Saturday commended the digital push given by party president Amit Shah for making BJP the worlds largest party. (Photo: ANI)

Jaitley's last rites to take place at Nigambodh Ghat tomorrow: JP...

The former finance minister passed away, at the age of 66, at AIIMS, New Delhi.

24 Aug 2019 3:54 PM IST

Ghulam Nabi Azad

If situation is normal, why political leaders are under house arrest:...

Ghulam Nabi Azad is a part of the Opposition delegation visiting scheduled to visit Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

24 Aug 2019 2:53 PM IST

Ladakh lawmaker Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. (Photo: ANI)

Ladakh is with Centre but issues with Pak should be solved peacefully:...

Namgyal has said that the development in the region has taken a hit due to the successive wars fought in the cold...

24 Aug 2019 1:53 PM IST

Political stability, predictable policy framework makes India attractive investment destination, PM Modi said while interacting with NRI business community in UAE. (Photo: Twitter)

Political stability makes India attractive investment hub: PM in UAE

PM Modi is on the second leg of his three-nation visit -- France, UAE and Bahrain.

24 Aug 2019 1:15 PM IST