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Bill to set time limit for disposal of mercy petitions in Lok Sabha
A Private Member was introduced in Lok Sabha seeking to impose a time limit of one year for disposal of mercy petitions by President in cases of offences concerning terrorism or sedition.
North East states to be taken into confidence before final Nagaland pact
Government on Friday sought to allay fears of neighbouring states of Nagaland by assuring them that they would be consulted before the final agreement with NSCN-IM was signed.
J&K Police in turf war with NIA, reluctant to hand over captured Pakistani terrorist Usman: Sources
It is also not keen on handing over the Udhampur case to the investigating agency.
Kerala MPs take on Panda over Parliament canteen subsidy, target his family business
The MPs from Kerala have asked Panda to first give up benefits and concessions his family-owned company had received earlier, which included a loan waiver of Rs 2300 crore.
Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: PM Modi
Making a strong pitch for the handloom industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for steps to promote it globally as well as ensure that weavers are paid their rightful wages.
Acer launches 3 new Windows 10 laptops; prices start at Rs 26,499
Acer also announced that the entire 2015 Windows-powered product lineup and those currently shipping Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will support the free Windows 10 upgrade for 1 year.
BMW making wheelchairs; to feature advanced steering and braking systems
BMW is building a special sports wheelchair for use by the US Paralympics Track and Field Team in Rio next year.
Asus unveils ZenFone Max with 5000mAh battery; doubles as a power bank
The ZenFone Max has a 5.5-inch IPS display with the latest Corning Gorilla Glass 4 atop for scratch-resistance, strength and everyday durability.
After 'Gangs of Wasseypur' Anurag Kashyap and Zeishan Quadri join hands for 'Meeruthiya Gangsters'
Quadri co-wrote the script of 'Gangs Of Wasseypur', assisted Kashyap and also acted in it playing the character of Definite. Quadri has now directed 'Meeruthiya Gangsters' whereas Kashyap has edited it.
Never in favour of bans, particularly when there are conflicting opinions: Arun Jaitley
He gave his statement while speaking on the controversy over the ban on Maggi noodles.
BJP issues whip to its MPs asking them to be present in Rajya Sabha on Friday
Sources in Parliamentary Affairs Ministry claimed there was no possibility of pushing through any legislative measure in Rajya Sabha.
Joint Committee on Land Bill to submit its report in Parliament on August 11
The issues that the panel would take up next week include the one relating to the time-frame after which unutilised acquired land must be returned to its original owner.
Monsoon session washout doesn't mean end of GST, says Arun Jaitley
Jaitley said that the Congress should discuss the GST Bill as it was theirs bill.
Goa speaker stops CM from reading out gang rape details
As Parsekar began reading out in English the details of the July 29 gang rape of the 30-year-old native of Belgaum district in Karnataka, including explicit portions, independent legislator Vijai Sardesai objected.
The all-new Mini Countryman diesel launched at Rs 36.50 lakh in India
The engine is mated to a 6-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW claims that the car will do 0-100kmph in just 11.3 seconds with a top speed of 185kmph.
