President asks political parties to show commitment for Women’s Bill
President Pranab Mukherjee has appealed to all political parties to show commitment to pass the Women’s Bill. The 108th Constitutional Amendment Bill seeks at providing 33% reservation to women in the Parliament and state assemblies. The bill has already been cleared by the Rajya Sabha, but is still pending in the Lok Sabha. “Reservation for […]
Pathankot terror attack: India to check Pakistan probe team’s sincerity
India will assess the sincerity of the Pakistan’s Special Investigating Team on probing the Pathankot terror attack before taking a decision to resume the dialogue process between both the countries. India has asked Pakistan to take ‘definite action’ against the Jaish-e-Mohammed militants before a timeline for the talks can be announced. India has alleged that […]
India on high alert after report of Pak terrorist sneaking into Gujarat
India’s national capital was put on high alert after intelligence agencies reported that ten terrorists have sneaked into Gujarat, and might stage attack ahead of Maha Shivratri festival. Delhi Police has beefed up security around temples, iconic buildings, malls and markets, and military installations in Delhi.
Sam Pitroda’s India: Lifting 500 million out of poverty should be top priority
Telecom visionary, innovator and entrepreneur. Sam Pitroda, widely considered the father of India’s telecom revolution, wears many hats. India’s telecom revolution began with an organisation called Centre for Development of Telematics (C Dot) established in 1984. He has been deeply involved with India’s several telecom and digital policy initiatives.