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Centre to push states to introduce labour codes 'as soon as possible'

When asked about the timeframe on introducing the Codes, sources said this would be done "as soon as possible". "We are talking to all states," the official cited above said

190 major mineral blocks auctioned in seven years, says Pralhad Joshi

"Mineral exploration will be carried out without adverse environmental impact through enhanced use of drones and other latest technologies," he said.

Govt to approach capital mkt next month to raise funds for 4 road projects

The money will be raised through Infrastructure Investment Trusts, and there will be an investment limit of Rs 10 lakh for retail investors, says Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari

Capex loan disbursement to states may rise to Rs 70,000 cr by Q2 end

This is lower than Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's expectation Rs 1 trillion would be released by end of September

Centre, CBI, BJP working just to stop Kejriwal in 2024: Manish Sisodia

The Centre, the CBI and the BJP are working with the sole motive of stopping Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal from becoming prime minister in 2024, embattled Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday. He also said the Congress was not an alternative as no one in the country was talking about the party anymore, and people were thinking about giving Kejriwal a chance. He also appeared non-committal on any future political alliance for the AAP, saying parties should come out of the "mindset of scratching one another's back". In an interview to PTI, Sisodia, whose house was raided Friday by the Central Bureau of Investigation over alleged corruption in the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, said "Ek mauka Kejriwal ko (One chance to Kejriwal)" has become a talk across the country. He said the people of the country want Kejriwal to become prime minister as everyone deserves good education, healthcare, employment and cheap or free electricity "which can only be provided by t

Telangana accuses Centre of limiting engagement in power exchanges

Telangana power utilities on Friday accused the Centre of restricting them to participate in power purchases through exchanges citing overdues. Power System Operation Corporation Ltd (POSOCO) on Thursday asked three power exchanges -- IEX, PXIL and HPX -- to restrict electricity trading by 27 discoms in 13 States, including Telangana, having outstanding dues towards gencos. Transmission Corporation of Telangana and Genco CMD D Prabhakar Rao, in a press release, said Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and Power Minister Jagadish Reddy held a review meeting and directed the discoms to supply electricity to the people and consumers without any difficulties. The officials said the State could not draw 20 million units today as the Centre restricted the State power utilities from participating without any notice. Power generators and discoms have power purchase agreement which allows the latter to buy power. It is painful that the move (POSOCO restriction) even though we paid Rs 1,36

Will Centre extend free foodgrains scheme beyond Sept or let it fade away?

Drawdown in wheat stocks, fear of fall in rice production raise doubts on scheme's sustenance beyond Sept 30 deadline

Voting rights for NRIs: SC seeks response from Centre, EC on PIL

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL seeking voting rights for non-resident Indians (NRIs) in polls here.

Govt plans 'leniency plus' regime for strict probe into cartels: Report

The central government is planning to introduce a "leniency plus" programme in a bid to encourage companies, under investigation for one cartel, to report other cartels that are not known to the CCI

76th Independence Day - Quotes, wishes and WhatsApp status

India will be commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of a sovereign India. Read this article to know the best quotes, wishes, and WhatsApp status to use today

Centre likely to introduce the IBC amendment bill in winter session

The changes will will make amends to the cross-border insolvency regime. Among other changes, the bill will make it easier for overseas creditors to participate in the legal proceedings in India

Eye on FTAs, Centre turns to GSTN for services trade data mining

Currently, the value of exports and imports of services is released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and it comes with a lag of over two months

'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign leads to 'unprecedented' demand for tricolour

'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign by the Centre to commemorate 75 years of the country's Independence has helped boost demand for the tricolour as flag makers and traders are witnessing a surge in order

Implement recommendations of Sanskrit Commission set up by UPA: Minister

"Vedas are science, not books and the world can be benefited by the use of the knowledge contained in it," the minister said.

Centre advances devolution as states hunt for funds, transfers Rs 1.16 trn

Money will help carry out their capital expenditure and welfare spending plans

Centre releases two instalments of Rs 1.16-trn tax devolution to states

The Centre on Wednesday released two instalments of tax devolution totalling Rs 1.16 lakh crore to states

PSBs recover Rs 6.42 trn NPAs, written off loans since from FY15 to FY22

From FY16 to FY21, the central government has infused Rs 3.36 trillion of capital in PSBs, while banks have raised an additional Rs 2.99 trillion from the markets

Centre extends design-led telecom PLI scheme application date in 5G era

In a bid to build a strong ecosystem for 5G in the country after a successful 5G spectrum auction, the govt extended the last date for submission of applications under the design-led scheme

Centre revokes mandatory coal import target after many flip-flops

NTPC and Coal India had awarded import contracts to Adani

SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director

A Bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli has posted the matter for next week.