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PM Modi thanks lawmakers over passage of GST Bill by Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked lawmakers for the passage of the GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Emirates flight from India crash-lands in Dubai, firefighter dies

Dubai, Aug 3 (IBNS) Even as the passengers escaped, a firefighter died as the Emirates flight from India's Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai crash-landed in Dubai airport on Wednesday, with images showing thick plumes of smoke and fire from the aircraft emanating soon after it touched down.

Army Commander felicitates outstanding sportsmen

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Lt Gen Praveen Bakshi, GOC-in-C Eastern Command, on Wednesday felicitated Army’s outstanding achievers in sports at a ceremony held at Fort William, Kolkata.

Uproar in Parliament over Bulandshahr police not receiving calls

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Parliament on Wednesday witnessed an uproar over the fact that the taxi driver, whose daughter and wife was raped on Friday night at the highway near UP's Bulandshahr, kept calling the emergency police helpline but did not get any response.

Eastern Command joins Facebook

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): The Army’s Eastern Command launched its Facebook page on Wednesday.

Rajya Sabha passes GST Bill

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Creating history, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the crucial GST Bill.

Mid-air crash between two IndiGo flights averted

Guwahati, Aug 3 (IBNS): The mid-air crash between two IndiGo flights were avoided on Tuesday, saving lives of several passengers onboard.

PM Modi congratulates Nepal's new PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Pushpa Kamal Dahal to congratulate him as he was elected as the new Prime Minister of Nepal.

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel submits her resignation to Governor

Gandhinagar, Aug 3 (IBNS): Ending her two-year stint as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel submitted her resignation to Governor O P Kohli on Wednesday.

Rajnath Singh reaches Pakistan

Islamabad, Aug 3 (IBNS): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reached Pakistan to attend the 7th SAARC meeting for home and interior ministers.

Emirates flight from India crash-lands in Dubai, passengers safe

Dubai, Aug 3 (IBNS) Passengers had a providential escape after an Emirates flight from India's Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai crash-landed in Dubai airport on Wednesday, with images showing thick plumes of smoke and fire from the aircraft emanating soon after it touched down, said officials.

BJP is now getting stronger in West Bengal: Amit Shah

Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is increasingly getting stronger in West Bengal and now the job of giving the ruling Trinamool Congress sleepless night is ours, said BJP president Amit Shah here on Wednesday.

GST Bill debate in RS : Chidambaram lends Congress support, wants counter-assurance

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : As a historic debate on the Goods and Services Tax Bill started in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with the hope of it being passed, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram assured his party's support to the bill.

Puducherry : Teen hugged by stalker, who was on fire, dies

Puducherry, Aug 3 (IBNS) : A 17-year-old Puducherry girl, who was severely burnt last week end after being hugged by a stalker-in-flames, died on Wednesday morning, reports said.

Hopeful about GST rollout by April, 2017 : Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS) : Ahead of the GST debate in the Rajya Sabha, Finance Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said he is hopeful about its rollout by April 2017.