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Unemployment, poverty on rise as country's assets are being sold: Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday claimed that the country's assets were being sold one by one, which has led to the rise in unemployment and poverty

Govt has taken multiple steps to increase availability of doctors

The Central Government has taken multiple steps to further increase the availability of doctors in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over GST hike on scientific equipment

"Don't let science suffer because of your 'Gabbar Singh Tax', Prime Minister. Roll back the GST on scientific equipments," the Congress leader said in a Facebook post on Monday.

High freight rates, rake shortage hit coastal coal shipping plan

Inadequate rake supply continues to haunt railways despite its numerous claims of intervention

Let ED live telecast Sonia's questioning: Chhattisgarh CM challenges Centre

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel challenged the BJP govt at the Centre, saying if it has courage it should install cameras and live telecast the questioning of Congress president Sonia Gandhi by ED

IGNOU June term end exam begins on July 22; check all the details here

IGNOU has released the hall tickets on July 20 which is available on the official site ignou.ac.in

Will inclusion in labour code work or do gig workers need a special law?

7.7 million people employed in the sector need welfare measures hardcoded into the law, say some experts

Telangana govt seeks Rs 1,000 crore from Centre for flood relief

The Telangana govt on Wednesday requested the Centre to provide Rs 1,000 crore as immediate assistance towards flood relief to the state

Centre asks states to increase testing, vaccination amid recent Covid surge

Reviews Covid-19 situation in nine states where test positivity rates have been rising

Wait for labour codes continues, even as most states publish draft rules

12 states, UTs have so far not published draft rules on at least 1 labour code

Centre has cleared Rs 8,800 crore GST dues, rest to be paid soon: Bommai

Bommai said the central government has made it clear that the GST compensation can be given only for five years and cannot be extended further.

Rupee fall likely to hit govt finances with ballooning subsidy bill

The finance ministry has hinted that India's fertiliser subsidy bill for 2022-23 (FY23) could rise to around Rs 2.5 trillion against Budget Estimates (BE) of Rs 1.05 trillion

Centre has given nod to renaming 7 cities, towns in last five years: Govt

The Centre has given its nod for renaming seven cities and towns, including Allahabad to Prayagraj, in the last five years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday

Govt forms panel to make MSP more transparent and effective after 8 months

The government has notified a committee to make "more effective and transparent" Minimum Support Price (MSP), eight months after it promised to set up such a panel

Centre to hold all-party meeting over Sri Lanka's economic crisis today

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka

Centre advises screening of foreign passengers after 2nd case of monkeypox

A 31-year old man who arrived in Kerala last week from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox, making it the second case in India

Fail to understand why Centre is obstructing Singapore visit, says Kejriwal

He added that prominent leaders from all over the world will know about the Delhi Model at the summit which will enhance India's reputation in the international arena.

AAP's Gopal Rai slams Centre over decriminalising environment laws

Development should not come at the cost of nature and there is a pressing need to find a balance between the two, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said

Chidambaram slams Centre over handling of economy for falling rupee

Former finance minister P Chidambaram has launched a scathing attack on the central govt, blaming its handling of a host of issues including falling rupee, employment generation and LPG price rise

Centre's ban on single-use plastic items lacks preparation: Gopal Rai

He also claimed the union government did not even call a meeting of state environment ministers before the ban came into force