15 | March | 2017 | The Indian Awaaz

SBI announces Rs 6,000-cr tractor loan settlement scheme

State Bank of India has announced a one-time farm loan settlement scheme worth 6,000 crore rupees primarily for tractors. SBI in a tweet said, One Time Settlement is announced for Agriculture Loans and the Scheme is valid until 31st of this month. Nation’s largest lender urged farmers to contact their branch for details & benefits. … Continue reading SBI announces Rs 6,000-cr tractor loan settlement scheme →

Gayatri Prajapati sent to judicial custody in rape case

AMN / Former Uttar Pradesh Minister and Samajwadi party leader Gayatri Prasad Prajapati, an accused in a gang rape case, was arrested from his residence in Lucknow today. ADG Police (Law and order) Daljeet Chaudhry told media that Prajapati, who was absconding, was arrested and sent to Alambagh police station for interrogation. He was produced … Continue reading Gayatri Prajapati sent to judicial custody in rape case →

अमेठी और रायबरेली में बीजेपी की जीत, सोनिया और राहुल गांधी के लिए खतरनाक हैं?

प्रदीप शर्मा 5 राज्यों में हुए चुनावों के नतीजे आने के बाद कांग्रेस आलाकमान को गहरा झटका लगा है। सिर्फ एक राज्य पंजाब में उसे सरकार बनाने का मौका मिला है, जबकि मणिपुर और गोवा में ज्यादा सीटें होते हुए भी वह सरकार नहीं बना पाई और दोनों राज्यों में बीजेपी के मुख्यमंत्रियों ने शपथ … Continue reading अमेठी और रायबरेली में बीजेपी की जीत, सोनिया और राहुल गांधी के लिए खतरनाक हैं? →

2 Indian-American authors shortlisted for Wellcome Book Prize

Two Indian-American authors have been shortlisted for the 30,000 pound Wellcome Book Prize. The award celebrates fiction and non-fiction works engaged with the topics of health and medicine. Siddhartha Mukherjee is on the list of the annual prize for his study of genetics and mental health in his book ‘The Gene’. He is joined by … Continue reading 2 Indian-American authors shortlisted for Wellcome Book Prize →

IAF chopper topples during training sortie, pilots safe

A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Air Force toppled in Allahabad today while making an emergency landing. Both the pilots are reported to be safe. The chopper, which took off from Bamrauli air base, was on a routine training sortie. IAF sources said, the aircraft toppled when the pilots tried to force land it on … Continue reading IAF chopper topples during training sortie, pilots safe →

Din in Rajya Sabha over govt formation in Goa, Manipur

FOLLOW US ON TWITTERFormation of govt in Goa and Manipur a threat to democracy: Cong Bisheshwar Mishra / New Delhi http://yasminb.sg-host.com/ The Rajya Sabha today witnessed repeated adjournment following uproar over the government formation in Goa and Manipur. The House witnessed two adjournments for a brief period each in the pre-lunch session on the same issue. … Continue reading Din in Rajya Sabha over govt formation in Goa, Manipur →

South Korea prosecutors to question ousted leader next week

WEB DESK S Korean prosecutors summon Park for questioning Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been asked to appear before prosecutors next week over the corruption scandal that triggered her downfall. She will have to appear for questioning in Seoul on the 21st of this month. Ms Park was dismissed by the Constitutional Court … Continue reading South Korea prosecutors to question ousted leader next week →

LoC trade with Pak stopped in Poonch following ceasefire violation

The Cross LoC trade between India and Pakistan via Chakkan-da-Bagh in Poonch has been suspended in view of the recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources said, the trade will remain suspended till Friday, and it may be restored if the situation improves. Pakistani forces had targeted the Trade Centre complex … Continue reading LoC trade with Pak stopped in Poonch following ceasefire violation →

BJP govt in the interest of Manipur: Governor Najma

AMN / IMPHAL | Manipur Governor Najma Heptulla has clarified that her decision to invite the BJP led group to form the government instead of asking single largest party Congress to do so, saying her move is in the “interest of Manipur.” Immediately after announcing her invitation to BJP at a media conference at Raj … Continue reading BJP govt in the interest of Manipur: Governor Najma →

Safety & security of Indian diaspora top priority: Sushma

Andalib Akhter / New Delhi INDIA’S External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today assured the parliament that the GOVERNMENT would do everything possible to ensure the safety and security of Indian Diaspora and all Indians who are abroad. Making a statement in Lok Sabha on the recent attacks on Indians in the United States, Mrs Swaraj … Continue reading Safety & security of Indian diaspora top priority: Sushma →

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