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CBI approves consular access to Christian Michel
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 10 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday approved the British High Commission's request for consular access to Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper scandal, who was sent to five days in CBI custody today.
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Krishnamurthy Subramanian appointed as new Chief Economic Advisor
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Friday approved the appointment of Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian as the new Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) for a term of three years.
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US Congress gives nod to short-term spending bill to avoid shutdown
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 7 (ANI): The United States Congress on Thursday approved a two-week stopgap funding bill to prevent a partial government shutdown. The short-term spending measure, which now requires President Donald Trump's signature, will be in effect till December 21.
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Cabinet approves Shahpurkandi Dam project on river Ravi in Punjab
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 7 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the Shahpurkandi Dam Project, Punjab on river Ravi. For this, central assistance of Rs. 485.38 crore (for irrigation component) would be provided over five years from
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Cabinet approves amendment of Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 6 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the amendment of Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Act, 1951, to ensure representation of the Opposition Party in the Trust and empower the government to terminate and replace a Trustee to
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Cabinet approves Agricultural export policy to double farmers' income by 2
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 7 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 with an aim to double farmers' income by 2022. Exports of agricultural products would play a pivotal role in achieving this goal.
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Centre approves relief fund for Kerala, Nagaland, Andhra
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) Dec 06 (ANI): The central government on Thursday approved additional assistance of Rs. 3048.39 crore, Rs. 131.16 crore and Rs. 539.52 crore to the states of Kerala, Nagaland, and Andhra Pradesh respectively, which were affected by floods, landslides and cyclone Titli respec
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Centre approves SCord to tackle smuggling
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 4 (ANI): In an attempt to tackle smuggling, the Central government has approved Anti-Smuggling National Coordination Centre (SCord) under the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).
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International civil terminal to come up at Ludhiana's Halwara airport
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Dec 3 (ANI): In a bid to further boost industrial and economic activity in the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the setting up of a new international civil terminal at the Indian Air Force (IAF) station, Halwara, Ludhiana.
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Cyclone Gaja: Centre allocates Rs 353.70 crore to TN
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [india] Dec 1, (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved Rs 353.70 crore as an interim relief fund to Tamil Nadu for the damage caused in the state by Cyclone Gaja.
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DAC approves procurements worth Rs 3000 crores, including BrahMos and ARVs
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 1 (ANI): The Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) on Saturday approved procurements of about Rs 3000 crores including BrahMos Missiles for two Indian Navy ships, and Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) for Indian Army's Main Battle Tank Arjun. The DAC meeting was chaired
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UK to vote on Brexit deal before Christmas
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Nov 25 (ANI): Hours after the draft Brexit deal was approved by the European Union (EU) leaders, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday that the United Kingdom Parliament will vote on the withdrawal agreement before December 25.
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