Neeta Sharma

What Is NIA Amendment Bill And Why The Opposition Is Against It

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday July 15, 2019

The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill-2019, introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 8, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Mondayamid protests by the Opposition. While the government maintained that broadening the central probe agency's investigation powers through the legislation was essential for implementing its zero-toleranc...

Blog: No Media Ban At Home Ministry, Amit Shah Assured Us

Blog | Neeta Sharma | Sunday July 14, 2019

The "ban" on journalists from entering the North Block, the headquarters of the finance ministry, was the talk of the town in media circles this week. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making her side of the government secretariat out of bounds for reporters naturally made even those like us who cover the Home Ministry on the other side of the No...

5,000 Pilgrims A Day, No Restrictions On Faith: India To Pak On Kartarpur

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday July 14, 2019

Pakistan today agreed in-principle to build a bridge on the zero line of the Kartarpur Corridor to provide all-weather connectivity, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement after a two-hour meeting to iron out issues in the second round of talks over the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.

Pakistan Removes Pro-Khalistan Leader From Committee On Kartarpur Talks

India News | Reported by Mohammed Ghazali, Neeta Sharma, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday July 13, 2019

Conceding to India's demand, Pakistan has removed a pro-Khalistan activist from its committee to iron out issues in the second round of talks over the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims, set to take place on Sunday.

Pilgrims' Safety To Top Second Round Of India-Pak Talks On Kartarpur

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday July 12, 2019

India is hopeful that it will be able to bridge gaps and work out issues with Pakistan in the second round of talks over the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims which are set to take place on Sunday.

In Message, Al Qaeda Chief's Threat On Kashmir, Indian Army

India News | Reported By Neeta Sharma | Wednesday July 10, 2019

Al Qaeda terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri has, in a video released by the global terror outfit, called for "Mujahideen in Kashmir" to inflict "unrelenting blows" on the Indian Army and the government in Jammu and Kashmir. In the video message titled "Don't Forget Kashmir", the terror chief has also talked about Pakistan's involvement in fueling cross-bo...

Centre Won't Initiate Talks With Separatists Anytime Soon, Say Officials

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The government would not be initiating talks with the Hurriyat anytime soon as the Home Ministry feels talks with separatists would not yield any results, a senior official has told NDTV. "What can they deliver as the situation in Kashmir is beyond their control now," the official said.

BJP's Pragya Thakur Missing In Court, A Regular In Parliament

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Friday July 5, 2019

Pragya Singh Thakur may not be regular with her court appearances despite being a terror accused. But when it comes to attendance in Lok Sabha, the first-time lawmaker is definitely a topper. According to the Lok Sabha secretariat, of the 15 days so far, Pragya Singh has clocked her attendance 14 times.

Celebrity Lawmakers Playing Truant? Data Shows Dismal Lok Sabha Attendance

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Tuesday July 2, 2019

If parliamentary attendance can be compared to performance in examinations, India's celebrity lawmakers would score average marks or less. Data accessed by NDTV has revealed that many of them have barely registered 50% attendance in the ongoing Lok Sabha session so far.

"Unfortunate," Says Sunny Deol On Row Over Appointing Representative

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Actor and BJP lawmaker Sunny Deol, accused of "outsourcing" his parliamentary duties by naming a representative to take care of his constituency, said today that it was "extremely unfortunate to see a controversy being created out of nothing at all."

"Separatists Close Schools, But Send Their Children Abroad": Amit Shah

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Monday July 1, 2019

As many as 130 family members of separatist leaders in Jammu and Kashmir are either studying abroad or working, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. He was replying to queries raised by members on extension of President's Rule in the state.

"Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat, Kashmiriyat": Amit Shah's Big Push For J&K

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 1, 2019

Union Minister Amit Shah, responding to the debate on the bill to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, said the government will preserve "Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat" - terms first used by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of a healing touch for the state. But renewing the promise, Mr Shah also delivered ...

President's Rule Extended in J&K With Samajwadi Party, Naveen Patnaik Help

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 1, 2019

The President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been extended by another six months. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented two bills - one for the extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir and Reservation (Amendment) Bill - in Rajya Sabha today. Both bills have been passed by the Lok Sabha.

In Intelligence Bureau And RAW, Different Moods About New Chiefs

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Wednesday June 26, 2019

As soon as news of India getting two new intelligence heads got out on Wednesday, murmurs and whispers started in both the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Research and Analysis Wing. The mood in the two agencies - internal and external - though was somewhat different.

Know About New Intelligence Bureau Head Arvind Kumar, RAW Chief Samant Goel

India News | Reported By Neeta Sharma, Edited By Richa Taneja | Wednesday June 26, 2019

New Intelligence Bureau Head Arvind Kumar and RAW Chief Samant Goel are senior IPS officers from 1984 batch.