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Centre should withdraw plan to sell assets worth Rs 40,000 cr in Telangana

In a letter to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, KTR said, instead of selling the assets, the Central Government should explore the possibilities of reviving and strengthening the PSUs

PM says Centre's projects changing Delhi's face, rues politics against them

'It is our country's misfortune that many good things brought with good intentions get trapped in political colours. Media also gets dragged into it due to its TRP compulsions'

Rajasthan govt passes resolution seeking withdrawal of Agnipath scheme

The resolution was passed unanimously during a meeting held at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence here, a release said.

Not apt for govt to strike first, think later: Varun Gandhi on Agnipath

Citing the changes brought in the scheme soon after it was announced, Gandhi said it shows that its various dimensions were not considered when the policy was being framed.

Centre asks states to expand coverage of PM National Dialysis Programme

The Union Health Ministry on Friday directed States and Union Territories to focus towards expanding coverage of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme to all districts in all states and UTs

Decision to relax age limit under Agnipath to benefit candidates: Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the decision to raise the upper age limit to 23 years from 21 for candidates under the 'Agnipath' scheme for 2022 will benefit those who have fallen out of the age bracket

Large number of youth to benefit from increase in Agnipath age limit: Shah

The Centre's decision to increase the upper age limit for joining the Agnipath scheme for recruitment in defence services will benefit a large number of youth, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday

Cong's Priyanka calls for Agnipath withdrawal, says scheme drafted in haste

"Narendra Modi ji, withdraw this scheme immediately. Give appointments and put out the result of the stalled recruitment in Air Force," Priyanka Gandhi said

Anti-Agnipath stir indicator of unemployment crisis in India: K T Rama Rao

With protests against the Centre's new 'Agnipath' scheme for recruitment of defence personnel turning violent in several parts of the country, Telangana Minister for IT and Industries K T Rama Rao on Friday said the stir indicates the unemployment problem in the country. "The violent protests against #AgniveerScheme is an eye-opener & acute indicator of the magnitude of unemployment crisis in the country Pehle Desh ke Kisan Ke Saath ??????? Aur Ab Desh ke Jawan Ke Saath ??????? From One Rank - One Pension to proposed No Rank - No Pension!," Rama Rao, known as KTR, tweeted. The Ministry of Defence had on Tuesday unveiled the Agnipath scheme which is a pan-India merit-based recruitment scheme for enrolling soldiers, airmen and sailors. Under the scheme, young persons will be provided an opportunity to serve in the armed forces as "Agniveer" for a period of four years, including training period.

Centre, CMs defend Agnipath scheme, urge students not to be 'deceived'

"Agnipath Yojana will give a new dimension to youngsters' lives. It will lay a golden base for their future," Adityanath said in a tweet, while urging young people not to be deceived.

Adhir Ranjan slams Centre over attack on workers, says don't use vendetta

"We told the Speaker in detail, the manner in which we have been subjected to atrocities and violence. Speaker listened to us attentively

Assocham appreciates govt's plan of recruiting 1 mn people in 18 months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the plans of mass recruitment in the central government as well as its various agencies, departments, and ministries.

Govt of not 'jumlas' but 'maha jumlas': Rahul on Centre's jobs announcement

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked various government departments and ministries to undertake the recruitment of 10 lakh people on a "mission mode" in the next year and a half, his office said.

Congress blitzkrieg at ED offices over Centre's 'egregious' breach

The ED has issued summons against the Gandhis in a money-laundering case linked to the National Herald- Associated Journals deal

NMDC shareholders to discuss Nagarnar Steel Plant demerger on Tuesday

The Centre is aiming to complete the demerger of NSP from MMDC within the next four to five months, according to an official document.

Govt asks Twitter, YouTube to pull down perfume ad that triggered outrage

The I&B Ministry on Saturday asked Twitter and YouTube to remove from their social media platforms the videos of advertisement of a perfume brand that triggered outrage for "promoting sexual violence against women". In letters to Twitter and YouTube, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that the videos were "detrimental to the portrayal of women in the interest of decency and morality" and in violation of Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code). The videos of the perfume brand sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women. "It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting that an inappropriate and derogatory advertisement of a deodorant is circulating on social media. The Ministry has asked Twitter and YouTube to immediately pull down all instances of this advertisement," an official spokesperson said. The ...

Take risk-assessment based approach to tackle Covid spike: Centre to TN

The state reported 659 new cases for the week ending June 3, 2022 accounting for 3.13% of the country's new cases

Centre writes to 5 states over Covid cases, asks them to step up monitoring

The Centre has advised these five states in separate letters to undertake the required steps for prompt and effective management of the pandemic.

Centre clears entire GST compensation payable to states till date

Centre taps own resources to clear entire pending GST compensation to states as of May 31, 2022

Do not see govt slapping windfall tax amid soaring energy prices: ONGC

ONGC reported bumper profits in Q4 (when international prices soared to a near 14-year high of $139 per barrel) and record earnings in 2021-22, triggering talks of the govt slapping a windfall tax