New Delhi: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that it intends to double the income of farmers by 2022 to tackle suicides among them.
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Omar Praises PM For 'Getting The Better Of China' In Dokalam
New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his team for getting "the better of China" in the Dokalam stand off.
Venkaiah Says Time To Stay United For Country's Progress
New Delhi: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu has said that the need of the hour is for people to stay united, shun violence and work towards equality in all aspects to enable India progress, Speaking after inaugurating an exhibition, 'New India - resolve to achieve', to mark the platinum jubilee of the Quit India Movement at Anna University in Chennai, he said that seven decades after the country had achieved Independence, issues such as poverty, illiteracy, gender inequality and caste discrimination were still prevalent.
Jaitley Says Preparedness Best Defence To Face Multiple Threats
New Delhi: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has asserted that India needs to always remain prepared to defend itself as "it is our best defence" in view of its geographical location and "multiple threats", He also stressed on the need for equipping the forces with the "required support system".
Swaraj Says MEA Is Now More People-Oriented
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asserted that her ministry is now more "people-oriented" and gives priority to rescuing Indian citizens stranded abroad, which was not the case earlier.