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COVID-19: RS Prasad warns social media platforms over fake news
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday warned of strict action against social media platforms if they allowed any fake news about COVID-19 on their platforms.
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Elderly citizens getting pension at doorsteps in J-K, Ladakh amid COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday informed that Post Office employees in Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are ensuring that elderly citizens get pensions at their doorsteps amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Prasad slams Sonia's remarks concerning COVID 19 crisis, says not time to
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday took objection to remarks of Congress President Sonia Gandhi about the manner in which the government has dealt with crisis created by coronavirus saying the country was fighting a courageous battle under the lead
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RS Prasad reviews performance of essential services under DoT, Department
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 30 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday held a review meeting regarding performance of essential services under Department of Telecom and Department of Post with heads of circles from all States via video conferencing.
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BSNL's prepaid SIMs won't be discontinued till April 20: Ravi Shankar Pras
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 30 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said the prepaid SIMs of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will not be discontinued till April 20 and for outgoing calls, a Rs 10 incentive has also been provided so that the poor people continue to communicat
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Combating COVID-19: RS Prasad to donate Rs 1 cr from MPLAD fund
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 26 (ANI): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said that he has decided to donate Rs 1 crore from his MPLAD fund for provisions and assistance in the fight against COVID-19.
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Cabinet approves scheme to promote manufacture of electronic components, s
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): As part of efforts to strengthen electronic manufacturing ecosystem in the country, the Union Cabinet has approved the Scheme for Promotion of manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), which will provide 25 per cent of capital expend
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Cabinet approves production-linked incentives to make India hub of electro
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 21 (ANI): The Central government on Saturday announced a slew of measures including production-linked incentives to make India a hub of electronics and pharma sectors in a bid to generate manufacturing revenue potential of Rs 10 lakh crore by 2025 and direct and indire
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Nirbhaya convicts manipulated system to delay capital punishment, says Rav
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said that Nirbhaya convicts manipulated the system to delay capital punishment for seven years.
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Govt has decided to revive BSNL and MTNL, says Union Minister RS Prasad
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Communications Ravi Shankar Prasad informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the government has decided to revive BSNL and MTNL, and that it is also giving packages to employees who sought voluntary retirement.
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Quoting replies on CAA, NPR, law minister says Cong stopped doing homework
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 12 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday urged all opposition, particularly Congress to lend a helping hand after Home minister Amit Shah's dispelled doubts on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Population Register (NPR) in Rajya Sabha.
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Govt taking strict action: Ravi Shankar Prasad on Yes Bank crisis
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday said that the government has initiated strict action regarding the Yes Bank issue.
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