Central government

Delhi MCD polls: BJP promises houses for all, kicks off campaign from Rajouri Garden

The Delhi unit of the BJP on Thursday promised homes for all residents of the capital city by 2022, if it was voted to power in the civic polls to be held on April 23.

Apr 06, 2017, 21:43 PM IST

Peace talks with ULFA(I) if Centre comes forward: Anup Chetia

Peace talks with ULFA (Independent), led by Paresh Axom (Baruah), is only possible if the Centre comes forward for a dialogue process, pro-talk ULFA leader and its general secretary Anup Chetia on Thursday said.

Apr 06, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Transport of cattle: Delhi High Court seeks Centre, AAP government reply

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought reply of the Centre and the AAP government on a PIL alleging that cattle meant for slaughter were subjected to cruelty as they were transported in overloaded trucks.

Mar 21, 2017, 15:16 PM IST

Supreme Court allows BCCI, Centre to suggest names for interim committee by January 27

The names to be considered for the post of administrators and representing BCCI in the ICC meet respectively, have to be submitted in sealed covers in the court by January 27

Jan 24, 2017, 23:29 PM IST

Jallikattu: Centre withdraws 2016 notification allowing the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu

The Central government on Tuesday told Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the 2016 notification allowing Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.

Jan 24, 2017, 18:51 PM IST

SC modifies National Anthem in cinema hall order, exempts differently-abled from standing

The order of Supreme Court has been welcomed by the Central Government.

Dec 09, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

Congress, Arvind Kejriwal champions of political hypocrisy, lies: BJP

Rejecting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s allegations against the Centre over demonetization as laughable, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi told ANI, "I can see that Congress and Kejriwal are all about political hypocrisy and lies are their passwords."

Nov 12, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Demonetisation: West Bengal CM Mamata joins Arvind Kejriwal in demanding rollback of ''black'' political decision

"I have said this before, but given the way the young, old and everyone is suffering let me again appeal to the Central government. Withdraw this `black` political decision which is anti-commoner. Markets across India ruined, purchasing power crashing, people pained," she said in a series of tweets.

Nov 12, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Delhi pollution levels alarming, Centre summons 5 northern states

Pitampura in North Delhi recorded the maximum at 1,238 micrograms per cubic metre on Diwali, which is 20.63 times higher than the permissible limits.

Nov 01, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Govt asks private broadcasters to share signals of cricket matches with Doordarshan

India are currently playing New Zealand in a bilateral series with the last and final match scheduled to play at Visakhapatnam on Saturday.

Oct 27, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

HRD Minister Javedkar flays Manipur for non-cooperation

Javedkar said the sports university cannot be constructed and the NH 37 cannot be improved in Manipur as the state government has not extended cooperation.

Oct 03, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

DNA: Central govt to discontinue relief fund for separatist leaders of Kashmir

Central govt to cut govt's relief fund to separatist leaders of Kashmir. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Sep 07, 2016, 12:33 PM IST

More than 3,500 J&K students awarded special scholarship

"Overall, Rs 75 crore worth of scholarships have been given this year under the special scholarship scheme," an official said.

Aug 07, 2016, 17:45 PM IST

Study first, pay later: IIT Kharagpur's new way to raise funds

Launched from this new academic session, the scheme will help students to learn without burden and shape their career to earn and give back to their alma mater.

Jul 31, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh High Court tells Centre to ban cow slaughter, sale of beef within six months

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued orders calling on the Central government to ban cow slaughter in the country within six months.

Jul 30, 2016, 09:41 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee expresses concern over crime against Dalits

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed concern regarding crime against Dalits and urged the central government to treat them with care and give full protection.

Jul 20, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

Centre deputes eye specialists for J&K

The eye specialists have been sent to assist the state government in providing medical care to the persons injured in the ongoing clashes in the state.

Jul 14, 2016, 00:50 AM IST

AAP govt releases full page ads, accuses Centre of making Delhi suffer

Seeking to escalate its ongoing row with the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Thursday released full-page advertisements in leading newspapers here and slammed the 'Government of India'.

Jul 07, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

Another judge recuses from hearing Delhi's plea against Centre

Justice L Nageshwar Rao Tuesday became the second Supreme Court judge to recuse himself from hearing a plea of Delhi government seeking a declaration of its power and to restrain the High Court from delivering the verdict on host of issues including the scope of its powers.

Jul 05, 2016, 18:10 PM IST