Hundreds of residents in a New Delhi slum are resisting eviction by city officials and police in the third such protest this month in India’s capital city, as anger mounts over a shortfall in housing for the urban poor, campaigners said. Evictions began this week in Kathputli Colony, home to 3,500 families of street performers and puppeteers, after authorities marked it for development as part of a plan to upgrade the city.
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Narendra Modi got kickbacks from Sahara and Birla, claims Rahul Gandhi
Mehsana : Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Narendra Modi as Gujarat Chief Minister had taken money from Sahara and Birla groups and demanded an independent inquiry into it, a charge BJP rejected as an attempt to divert attention from the AgustaWestland probe in which the names of Congress leaders and the “family” were coming up. Addressing a rally in Mehsana in the Prime Minister’s home state, he alleged that in the I-T records there are notings of Sahara officials’ claims that they had paid 9 times to Modi between October, 2013 and February, 2014.
Akbar meets Czech Foreign Minister
New Delhi, Dec 19 : Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar on Monday held a meeting with visiting Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Lubomir Zaoralek. [NK India] “In the closing weeks of 2016 diplomacy continues in Delhi.
Don’t subject army to political interference: CPI-M
New Delhi, Dec 19 : The CPI-M on Monday criticized the government for bypassing the established convention while naming a new army chief and said the military should not be subject to political interference. [NK India] “The appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff has been done bypassing the established convention of the senior most General assuming the post,” the Communist Party of India-Marxist said.
Pathankot Attack: Chargesheet filed based on
New Delhi, Dec. 19 : National Investigation Agency inspector general Alok Mittal on Monday asserted that the chargesheet filed against Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar and others JeM commander in the Pathankot attack probe are on the basis of irrefutable, digital, technical, oral and documentary evidences that has been collected through detail scientific investigation. [NK India] “After a very detail through scientific investigation, today we have filed a charge-sheet against t Jaish chief Masood Azhar name, his brother and two handlers Latif and Kashif Jan are there in the special NIA court Mohali.
Cong demands govt. explanation on Army Chief’s appointment
New Delhi, Dec. 19 : In the wake of the ongoing controversy surrounding the appointment of Lieutenant General Bipin Rawat as the next Army Chief, the Congress Party on Monday escalated its attack on the government while stating that this move would bring down the morale of the army top brass. [NK India] Congress leader Ashwani Kumar, however, said that the selection of Army Chief is the government’s prerogative.
India not going to be a cashless economy overnight : Bibek Debroy
New Delhi, Dec. 19: Well known economist and NITI Aayog Member Bibek Debroy on Monday said that India is not going to be a cashless economy over night as the use of hard cash is very high presently. [NK India] “India is not going to be a cashless economy as the use of cash in India is very high.
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Election Commission wants laws on IT exemption, anonymous contribution to parties amended
Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties. Photo – File Seeking to check the use of black money and money laundering in politics, the Election Commission has recommended that the government amend laws to allow exemption from tax only to parties that win seats in elections and ban anonymous contributions of Rs2,000 and above to parties.
Fella Homes, a start-up changing face of ready to move-in rental homes
New Delhi, Dec.17 : Gurgaon-based home rental startup Fella Homes which was founded in February 2016, took a major step by acquiring Noida-based rental start-up Lifepad, and has since grown immensely this year. [NK Business] The acquisition occurred in an all-cash-deal and helped them understand the Noida market.
Indian scientists generate electricity from water sans using energy
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : Soon, a device that runs on a few drops of water could revolutionise the way electricity is generated, thanks to a team of scientists at Delhi’s National Physical Laboratory . [NK Technology] Researchers have developed a novel way of producing electricity from water at room temperature without using any power or chemicals.
India rebuff’s China, says Dalai Lama’s visit wasn’t political
New Delhi, Dec. 16 : After China took strong objection to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama’s sharing dais with President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during a children’s summit, India on Friday rebuffed Beijing’s charges, saying it was a non-political event orgnaised by Nobel Laureates dedicated to the welfare of children. [NK India] “You are aware of India’s consistent position.
Election Commission extends ‘Every Indian Vote counts’ deadline till Dec.31
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : In view of increasing participation by respondents to the Election Commission of India’s online creative competition for Overseas Indian Citizens on the topic ‘Every Indian Vote Counts’, the last date for submitting entries has now been extended to December 31. [NK India] The winner of the competition shall get return air tickets for two to India sponsored by national carrier Air India. The Online Survey and Competition for Overseas Indian Citizens developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences , was launched on October 20, 2016.
Rahul Gandhi saying irrelevant things to ensure his relevance in Congress: BJP
New Delhi, Dec. 17 : Reacting to Rahul Gandhi’s opinions on demonetisation, the Bharatiya Janata Party has said the Congress vice-president always says irrelevant things in order to stay relevant within the party and Indian politics. [NK India] “As far as the speeches of Rahul Gandhi are concerned, his working in principle nod is to talk irrelevant in order to be relevant within the Congress party and Indian politics.