Centre to celebrate 'Good Governance' week from today
DARPG will be convening various events from Dec 20 to 26 in collaboration with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Department of Pension & Pensioners` Welfare, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development.
Dec 20, 2021, 07:10 AM IST
Global Hunger Index does not reflect India's true picture as it is flawed measure of 'Hunger': Ministry
Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani said, "Global Hunger Index (GHI) does not reflect India`s true picture as it is a flawed measure of `Hunger`. It should not be taken at face value as it is neither appropriate nor representative of hunger prevalent in a country."
Dec 04, 2021, 07:26 AM IST
Vijay Mallya's extradition in final stage
The Central Government gave information in the Supreme Court. Vijay Mallya's extradition is going on in the final stages. There is some process left.
Nov 30, 2021, 16:46 PM IST
Decision to repeal farm laws is defeat of Centre, victory of farmers: RJD chief Lalu Yadav
"I congratulate the farmers of the country who struggled for so long and died for the cause. Today they have won and the Central government has lost. Arrogance has been crushed...," said Lalu Yadav.
Nov 24, 2021, 18:34 PM IST
Breaking News: Central Govt to introduce bill for regulation of Cryptocurrency
In the winter session of Parliament, the Central Government will introduce a bill for the regulation of Cryptocurrency. The government is in favor of banning private cryptocurrency in the bill.
Nov 23, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
Defence, Home, RAW secretaries and IB Director can now get two-year extension
In 2005, the Union Cabinet had cleared a fixed tenure of two years for Defence Secretary, Home Secretary and Chiefs of Intelligence Bureau and RAW.
Nov 15, 2021, 16:52 PM IST
WFH for a week, possible lockdown: SC raps Centre, states for pollution woes in Delhi, top points
The Supreme Court sought an action plan from the Centre and state governments within 24 hours, detailing steps taken by task forces to stop air pollution caused by vehicular traffic, construction work, stubble burning, power plants, etc.
Nov 15, 2021, 13:46 PM IST
Ashok Gehlot demands special status for Rajasthan
Ashok Gehlot demanded Rajasthan be accorded special status as the cost of service delivery is high as compared to other states.
Nov 14, 2021, 21:09 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Central government employees’ salaries could increase by Rs 8,100, here’s why
7th Pay Commission: Lakhs of central government employees are expected to receive a major hike in their salaries starting from January 2022.
Nov 06, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
Onion gets cheaper by up to Rs 12 per kg as centre releases 1.11 lakh tonnes of buffer stock
Centre has released 1.11 lakh tonnes of onion from its buffer stock in major markets across the country.
Nov 03, 2021, 20:07 PM IST
Pegasus snooping row: Supreme Court order on pleas seeking independent probe today
The pleas seek independent probe into reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.
Oct 27, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
India calls Global Hunger Index 2021 methodology unscientific, findings ‘shocking’
The Ministry of Women and Child Development said that the methodology used by FAO is “unscientific” and claimed that there was no methodology to measure undernourishment.
Oct 15, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
‘Attack on federal structure of India’: TMC on Centre's decision to extend BSF jurisdiction
"The Centre and Home Minister Amit Shah are trying to weaken the states. BSF doesn't have a good track record when it comes to human rights in border villages," said Senior TMC MP Sougata Roy.
Oct 14, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
Fact Check: Rs 5 lakh subsidy news under the PM Kisan Tractor Yojana is FAKE
A post in the name of the PM Kisan Tractor Yojana is circulating on social media, claiming that the Central Government is subsidising farmers with Rs 5 lakh through the PM Kisan Tractor Yojana. PM Narendra Modi is also pictured smiling in the post.
Oct 09, 2021, 11:59 AM IST
Centre gives nod to medical device park in Greater Noida
Yeida officials said that the in-principle approval means that the Yeida is expected to get over Rs 1,000 crore in funding and other benefits from the Central government.
Sep 26, 2021, 10:29 AM IST
Rs 50,000 compensation to kin of those who lost lives due to COVID 19, Centre tells SC
The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that ex-gratia will be given to kin of deceased subject to cause of death being certified as COVID-19.
Sep 22, 2021, 18:17 PM IST
India's August COVID-19 vaccination tally higher than G7 nations combined, over 180 million doses administered: Centre
“Yet another achievement! With more than 180 million vaccine doses administered in the month of August, India leaves a mark on the global map of leading its way in vaccinating its population on priority,” said the official MyGovIndia in a tweet.
Sep 05, 2021, 14:40 PM IST
COVID19: HC notices to Maharashtra govt, Centre on plea to include sale of books in essential services
In the plea, the petitioner organisation said that restrictions on the opening of book stores as part of the COVID-19 safety restrictions imposed in the state had adversely affected the book publishing industry.
Sep 03, 2021, 16:58 PM IST
'India on Sale': Rahul Gandhi lashes out at Centre over National Monetisation Pipeline scheme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a Rs 6 lakh crore National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) that includes unlocking value by involving private companies across key infrastructure sectors.
Aug 25, 2021, 15:35 PM IST
Complete weekend lockdown in Kerala to begin today as daily COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Some of the worst affected districts in Kerala are Malappuram, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam.
Jul 31, 2021, 06:31 AM IST
