21 | May | 2016 | The Indian Awaaz

20 killed as cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh

DHAKA More than 20 people were killed and 100 injured due the tropical cyclone codenamed Roanu which gradually defused after it made a landfall in the coastlines of the bangladesh after the midday today “So far we counted 20 deaths (caused by the cyclone) but the figure may be climbed up,” Bangladesh’s disaster management department’s … Continue reading 20 killed as cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh →

Apple CEO Tim Cook launches ‘Modi App’ congratulates PM on Assam victory

TIA NEWS The CEO of Apple Inc., Mr. Tim Cook, today called on the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today. Apart from other discussion he congratulated PM on BJP recent victory in Assam. “Congratulating the Prime Minister on the recent election results, Mr. Cook talked about his visit to India, and said he had been received … Continue reading Apple CEO Tim Cook launches ‘Modi App’ congratulates PM on Assam victory →

Competition plays great role in market oriented economies: Jaitely

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that competition has a great role to play in market oriented economies and it paves the way for reforms and development. Speaking at an event organised by competition commission of India in New Delhi, Finance Minister said the nation has seen spurt in growth in sectors like telecommunication … Continue reading Competition plays great role in market oriented economies: Jaitely →

Govt may cut sugar import duty to cool prices

The government today said it will consider lowering import duty on sugar and banning exports of the sweetener if prices spike further from the current level. Briefing the media after the States Food Minister’s meeting in New Delhi, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said, the Centre has taken several steps, including imposition … Continue reading Govt may cut sugar import duty to cool prices →

SEBI tightens P-Note norms to check money laundering

Market regulator SEBI has made it mandatory for Participatory note (P note) users to follow Indian anti-money laundering law and report any suspicious transactions immediately. Acting upon recommendations of the Supreme Court- appointed SIT on black money, Sebi also tightened the due-diligence requirements for issuance and transfer of these instruments and put the onus on … Continue reading SEBI tightens P-Note norms to check money laundering →

INDIAN WARSHIPS ENTERS MUSCAT (OMAN) WATER

AMN / Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Tarkash and Deepak under the Command of the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, Rear Admiral Ravneet Singh, NM are visiting Muscat from 21 – 24 May 16. The visit of IN ships coincides with the visit of the Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar from 20 – 22 May … Continue reading INDIAN WARSHIPS ENTERS MUSCAT (OMAN) WATER →

5 militants killed in J&K encounter

Five militants were killed and two soldiers injured in the anti militancy operation in north Kashmir’s Drugmulla area of Kupwara district. The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained. They are believed to be foreigners and affiliated to Jaish e Muhammad militant outfit. The injured soldiers were identified as P.R. Mahadev of 41 RR … Continue reading 5 militants killed in J&K encounter →

Assam Accord should be implemented in letter and spirit: Atul Bora

Asom Gana Parishad, AGP today said, the topmost priority for the party will be implementation of the Assam Accord and early detection and deportation of illegal immigrants. Party president Atul Bora told media that, the Assam Accord should be implemented in letter and spirit and he expects the new BJP led government in Assam to … Continue reading Assam Accord should be implemented in letter and spirit: Atul Bora →

Govt taking all steps to protect country: Rajnath Singh on IS threat

New Delhi Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said, the Centre is taking all steps needed to protect the country. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of International Buddha Poornima Diwas celebration here today, Mr. Singh asserted that the people of all religions and castes will fight the terror forces with all their might. He was … Continue reading Govt taking all steps to protect country: Rajnath Singh on IS threat →

PM review drought situation with Odisha CM

AMN Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a high level meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in New Delhi on drought situation in the state. During the meeting, Mr. Modi reviewed drought and water scarcity situation and both Centre and state resolved to work together to tackle the problem. According to an official release, … Continue reading PM review drought situation with Odisha CM →

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