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Proceedings in India, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, could set a precedent around the world. A judgement for the plaintiffs would more than double the number of people globally with marriage equality rights

ED, CBI, IT dept have become instruments of political vendetta under Modi govt: Congress's Jairam Ramesh

The assertion came on a day a special court sent Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to five-day CBI remand after the agency sought his custody for effective interrogation to unravel the alleged scam in the now-scrapped excise policy for 2021-22.

Demonetisation: Congress, NCP slam Centre, says 2016 move hit economy, hurt people

NCP national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said the move failed in exposing black money as 99 per cent of demonetised notes came back to the banks.

Centre has allocated Rs 60,000 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission this year: Minister

The Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti said the need of the hour is to start information campaigns through the media so that people become aware of various schemes launched by the government.

Modi Govt @ 8 | Fixing Indian healthcare, making it future-ready

The Narendra Modi government has been able to successfully make healthcare a national priority, deliver affordability and accessibility, enable preventive health approaches, and drive value across the complete spectrum of the healthcare ecosystem 

It will be no entry for BJP in 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called for defeating the saffron camp in the 2024 general election and said BJP’s politics of hate and violence will find ”no entry” across the country.

Modi Govt @ 8 | It’s a good time to be a sportsperson in India

One of the biggest factors in the tectonic shift in the attitude of politicians and bureaucrats towards sportspersons has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal focus to make sportspersons heroes of today’s India 

The key signals from the GDP numbers

Government consumption contributed more than a fifth of GDP growth in the March quarter

Opinion | Want to understand GDP data manipulation? Watch The Matrix

In a democracy, manipulating and suppressing data is akin to shooting yourself in the foot.

Modi govt should be renamed 'derailment sarkar', says Congress

"Third train derailment today (Thursday). Safety in shambles. Modi Sarkar should be renamed as 'Derailment Sarkar'," tweeted Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala.

Built for a tank: All you need to know about the Dhola-Sadiya bridge

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s largest bridge in Assam on Friday as his government completes three years.

Modi govt did in three years what all governments did not do in 70 years: Amit Shah

Noting that he has a list of 106 schemes launched by the NDA government since it came to power at the Centre three years ago, Shah said a scheme was launched almost every 15 days.

3 years of Modi govt: Price caps on drugs & promotion of generics a shot in the arm

Out of pocket expenditure constitutes more than 60 percent of all health expenses, a major drawback in a country like India where a large segment of the population is poor. Consulting firm PwC estimates that approximately 63 million people fall into poverty each year due to lack of financial protection for their healthcare needs.

On Modi's third anniversary as PM, Congress decides not to criticise him

The Congress, party insiders said, has only one goal in sight now and that is to come back to power in 2019. “The party has decided to shift focus to job cuts, unemployment, agricultural and industrial growth. Foreign policy and Kashmir issue are other aspects that Congress will hit at.

Modi govt waived loans of rich, not of farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Seeking to strike a contrast, he said the previous UPA government headed by Manmohan Singh had waived the farmers' loans amounting to over Rs 70,000 crore within 10 days of coming to power.

Boost for Centre as SC refuses to stay demonetisation scheme

The court has also sought a reply from the Centre asking what measures it is taking to avoid inconvenience to people.

Demonetisation move will help in GDP growth: Minister

"The ban on usage of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes would help the Centre and states in improving their financial status. It's a welcome step," Ramakrishnudu said while addressing a meeting at Angara in Kapileswarapuram mandal in East Godavari district.

Only Modi govt implemented OROP: Manohar Parrikar

The Union minister said the government has already disbursed more than Rs 5,500 crore for implementing the OROP scheme.

India's mfg sector in trouble, needs to take on China: Geete

"India's manufacturing sector is in trouble for last many years. In the era of globalisation, competing in international markets has become a challenge for the country's private as well as state-owned firms," the Union heavy industries minister said at an Assocham conference.

Inland waterways a game changer in national connectivity:Gadkari

Gadkari said that at present there are only five inland waterways and the central government has identified 106 more.

Tariff war in telecom sector always benefited consumers: Sinha

Sinha, who addressed the Indian community at the Indian Consulate yesterday, said the telecom sector in India is competitive and if Reliance Jio will make voice calls available at cheap rates, other companies will have to compete to give better quality and rates.

PM Modi's foreign policy is knee jerk diplomacy: Yechury

"The Indian government is pursuing a policy on Kashmir which will have further ramifications. We must address the issues within Kashmir. A delegation of Indian Parliament should be sent to Kashmir led by the government to look into the ground level situation," he told reporters here.

Not part of Smart City, will rather go for green cities: WB

According to the senior minister, the state government would not apply for the smart city status for Bidhannagar (Salt Lake) City, the deadline of which was August 30.

Andhra CM hits out at Centre over unfulfilled promises to AP

They are not releasing funds for the Polavaram irrigation project nor are they trying to resolve the contentious issues between the two states (AP and Telangana)," the Chief Minister said on the occasion of the 70th Independence Day.

We are far, far away from smart cities: Narayana Murthy

The government should not compare our cities with those in the developed world, but should look at the emerging market peers like Brazil, Indonesia and Malaysia which are taking great efforts to make cities better, Murthy said.