Central government

RSS, Jamaat cadres may be allowed to join Central govt jobs

The Home Ministry had first issued the order in 1966 making it mandatory for all new recruits to give a declaration that he or she does not have membership of either RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami.

Jun 09, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

Centre not trying to end NEET: J P Nadda

Media reports that Centre is trying to put an end to NEET through an ordinance are baseless, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said.

May 20, 2016, 21:53 PM IST

Central team to inspect Lord Jagannath Temple's structural safety

The central government would send a delegation headed by culture secretary to inspect structural safety of the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri.

May 16, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

Central govt employees say no unilateral decision on salary hikes under 7th Pay Commission acceptable

The central government employees lead by the National Council (Staff Side) Joint Consultative Machinery would like to have more say in the way their monthly salaries and allowances are shaped up by the Empowered Committee of Secretaries. 

May 13, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Judiciary encroaching upon legislative and executive authority brick by brick: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has raised alarm with regard to the judiciary encroaching upon the authority of the legislature.

May 12, 2016, 10:02 AM IST

Uttarakhand Assembly floor test: SC declares Harish Rawat as winner

The Central government has told the Supreme Court that they going to remove president rule from Uttarakhand.

May 11, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh, Centre spar over ''Water Express''

A railway official said that "the Water Express was stationed at Jhansi station and would be of use only when officials take it further".

May 05, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Government mulling proposal to liquidate certain loss-making PSUs, employee interest to be protected

In a bid to limit public expenditure, the central government is mulling over a proposal to liquidate certain loss-making PSUs

Apr 24, 2016, 16:28 PM IST

Centre denies rejecting Tamil Nadu govt's proposal on freeing Rajiv Gandhi assassins

MHA officials said that no decision has been taken yet on the proposal and consultations with the Union Law Ministry are still underway.

Apr 20, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

No freedom for Rajiv Gandhi killers as Centre rejects Tamil Nadu govt's proposal

It is not the first time that the state government had approached the Centre seeking its views on its decision to remit the sentences of the convicts.

Apr 20, 2016, 08:58 AM IST

SC raps Centre, says it can't turn a blind eye towards drought-hit states

Hearing a public interest litigation, the court expressed concern over the situation in drought-hit states.

Apr 06, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Good Samaritans will not face harassment anymore as SC approves guidelines

The Centre's guidelines basically deal with road safety and also extend protection for the Good Samaritans.

Mar 30, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

Supreme Court says 'people's court' should decide on euthanasia, 'Living Will'

The court also left it on Parliament to take a call on the right of terminally-ill persons to execute 'Living Will'.

Feb 16, 2016, 05:23 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal completes one year in office as Delhi CM

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi turns one on Sunday.

Feb 14, 2016, 02:55 AM IST

Examining Law Commission's report on euthanasia: Centre to SC

The Centre in its recent affidavit said it has framed a legislation on the issue but would await the apex court's verdict on it.

Feb 05, 2016, 19:18 PM IST

Centre to review performance of IAS officers in Delhi govt

The Kejriwal government has been seeking control of Delhi Police, which currently works under the Union Home Ministry.

Feb 03, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

President's rule in Arunachal: Government submits response in SC

The central government submitted its response in the registry of the Supreme Court.

Jan 29, 2016, 21:57 PM IST

Now, get your passport in just 7 days!

Central government has announced that the documents required for getting a passport has been reduced to 4 numbers.

Jan 28, 2016, 21:40 PM IST

Can't let Arunachal suffer due to Congress' failed governance: Rijiju

The Cabinet's decision for President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh has been sent to President Pranab Mukherjee for his approval.

Jan 24, 2016, 21:51 PM IST

Delhi High Court directs Centre to respond to petition on marital rape

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Central Government to respond to a petition seeking the criminalisation of marital rape.

Jan 11, 2016, 22:22 PM IST