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States will have to bear farm loan waivers from own coffers:FM
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the union government will not partake in state's fiscal leverage in waiving farm loans and made it clear that the cost has to be borne by them. The stance of the central government assumes significance against the backdrop of farm debt waiver announced by Maharashtra government yesterday even as the country has already witnessed violent protests from farmers in Madhya Pradesh a few days back, demanding a debt relief
Haryana govt to speed up compensation for martyrs' families
The Haryana government has decided to speed up the process of awarding compensation to families of slain defence and central para-military forces. A government spokesman said the power to look into and decide on cases of martyrdom would be decentralised to avoid delays caused by the shuttling of cases between the head office and districts
Fairoz Khan is new NSUI president
The Congress today appointed Fairoz Khan of Jammu and Kashmir as the new president of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), the party's student wing. Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is in-charge of the frontal organisations of the party, recommended his appointment after personally interviewing those who were shortlisted for the post
Man beheads wife, carries her head to police post and surrenders
Lakhimpur Kheri, UP: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly beheaded his 50-year-old wife in a fit of rage following an argument today, the police said. The 52-year-old man then walked to a nearby police outpost, carrying the severed head of his wife in his hands, and surrendered, officials said.
Six juvenile undertrials escape from observation home
Hisar: Six juvenile undertrials made a daring escape from a child observation home situated on the Barwala road here, the police said today. The incident took place late last evening, when an employee, who had come provide water to the undertrials, opened the door of the observation home.
Prez polls: Shah forms committee for consensus candidate
New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) BJP President Amit Shah today constituted a three-member committee which will consult political parties -- including the opposition -- to select a consensus candidate for the presidential poll.
Hizbul module unearthed, four operatives arrested
Srinagar: Security forces today unearthed a module of Hizbul Mujahideen by arresting four operatives including two militants in Kashmir. Acting on specific information, a joint cordon of police and 21-RR of Army was laid at Chogal, Handwara during which two persons identified as Mehrajudin and Obaid Shafi Malla were caught while moving in suspicious circumstances.
Young man tries to rob grandparents, arrested
A 90-year-old man showed courage and presence of mind to foil an attempted robbery by his grandson and an accomplice, both of whom have been arrested, police said on Sunday
Young man tries to rob grandparents, arrested
A 90-year-old man showed courage and presence of mind to foil an attempted robbery by his grandson and an accomplice, both of whom have been arrested, police said on Sunday
Young man tries to rob grandparents, arrested
A 90-year-old man showed courage and presence of mind to foil an attempted robbery by his grandson and an accomplice, both of whom have been arrested, police said on Sunday