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Government launches Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) to improve irrigation, farm productivity
Currently, 142 million hectares are used for cultivation, of which only 45 per cent farm land is under irrigation.
J&K: CPM opposes trifurcation of state, demands more autonomy, devolution of power
"We oppose the trifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir State," Regional Secretary CPI(M) Sham Prasad Kesar said but demanded more autonomy and devolution of power.
PMO seeks report from Ministry of Civil Aviation for recent delays in Air India flights due to VIPs
The PMO's action comes as Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and MoS Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju are in the line of fire for delaying the flights and taking undue benefits for travel.
Microsoft to focus on rural internet, cloud solutions as part of 'Digital India'
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said technology can support the government's initiatives in key areas of the programme including rural internet connectivity, digital cloud services for all and communications and productivity services for the government.
Chhattisgarh: Congress demands report on alleged fake encounter of minor tribal girl be tabled in Assembly
The commission had recommended the government to re-investigate the incident and take necessary action; Congress demanded tabling of report in the monsoon session.
Egypt: More than 100 dead as terrorists, army clash in North Sinai
More than 100 terrorists, 17 soldiers were killed after simultaneous assaults on military checkpoints in North Sinai, in the deadliest fighting in years.
ISL: Brazil legend Roberto Carlos to be Delhi Dynamos manager, says report
Carlos has appeared in three World Cups for Brazil, with the team winning the trophy in 2002 and finishing second to France in 1998.
Ana Ivanovic dumped out of Wimbledon by American qualifier
Ivanovic, a former French Open Champion and world number one, lost 6-3, 6-4 to become the second-highest seed to exit the women's draw after Simona Halep was beaten on Tuesday.
Lalit Modi targets BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal on Twitter
The former IPL czar tweeted a picture, demanding to know Sudhanshu Mittal's relationship with Vivek Nagpal, a man referred to as a 'master hawala racketeer and bagman'
Devendra Fadnavis delayed Air India flight to US by 57 minutes for his Principal Secretary, confirms email
The email states that the flight was delayed because Fadnavis' Principal Secretary Praveen Pardeshi had forgotten to carry his old passport which had the US visa.
A delayed but improved GST far better than a hasty and flawed one, say wary business leaders
Opposition from business groups comes as Arun Jaitley wants to push through GST Bill calling it India's biggest tax reform since independence.
MoS Home Kiren Rijiju 'delays' Air India flight, 3 'offloaded' to accommodate him, his aide
While an Air India spokesman said it has sought more details on the incident, Rijuju claimed it was not a "delay" as the departure of the flight was "preponed" due to technical reasons.
Sepp Blatter to miss Women's World Cup final in Canada
Blatter's second-in-command, secretary general Jerome Valcke, will also be absent "due to their current commitments in Zurich," FIFA said.
NDA constituents voice opposition to provisions in proposed Land Acquisition Bill
NDA allies -Akali Dal, Shiv Sena, Swabhimani Paksha- and even RSS-affiliated organizations have voiced opposition to the land bill.
Modi cabinet clears scheme aimed at providing irrigation facilities to every village
PMKSY aims to reduce farm sector's dependence on monsoon. PMKSY assumes importance as 65 per cent of the total cultivable farm land in India is still not covered by irrigation.
Government extends ban on hoarding onion beyond ceiling by 1 year
To curb the rise in onion prices, government extended by 1 year the ban on hoarding the kitchen staple beyond the prescribed limit.
