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Other states also run Central schemes under different names: Trinamool

TMC has outlined counter-campaign against BJP claiming that West Bengal's dues under the PM Awas Yojana should not be released as the state government is running the same scheme under a different name

Government, RBI behind the curve in controlling inflation: Congress

The party also termed the government's decision to ban wheat exports as anti farmer.

Govt will be able to control inflation in the medium-term: Sanjeev Sanyal

"Taking all these measures into account, I think that we are broadly in a good situation economically and will be able to keep inflation under control in the medium term," he added

SC seeks Centre, EC response over J-K's Delimitation Commission plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the plea contends that delimitation can be conducted only by the EC and not the Delimitation Commission.

Those travelling abroad can take precaution dose 3 months after second jab

All technical protocols as prescribed in the guidelines regarding vaccination centres and adverse event following immunisation (AEFI) management will have to be followed, the guidelines added.

Cong will form next Gujarat govt, says Rahul Gandhi as he swipes at Centre

In the BJP model, which has created two Indias, one for the rich and one for the poor, resources of the country belonging to poor people are being given to a few rich people, he said

Over 181.5 mn unutilised Covid vaccines available with States, UTs: Centre

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 1.905 billion (1,90,50,86,706) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,37,09,334 sessions

Govt says it will 're-examine, re-consider' sedition law, SC must not

The Centre on Monday urged the Supreme Court not to invest time in examining the constitutional validity of the penal law on sedition saying it has decided to re-examine and re-consider the provision

Appoint Chairman in Customs, other departments within 6 weeks: Delhi HC

The high court also directed the central government to examine the aspect of appointment of Vice-Chairman and other members for the benches of the Settlement Commission at Chennai and Kolkata

Country not autocracy, will run according to Constitution: AAP on Bagga row

AAP Punjab hit out at the BJP governments at the Centre and in Haryana over the controversy surrounding Tajinder Singh Bagga's arrest, and said this country will run according to the Constitution

Rahul Gandhi slams LPG hike, says millions waging battle against inflation

Congress slammed the government over the hike in price of domestic LPG cylinder with Rahul Gandhi saying millions of Indian households are waging a difficult battle against "extreme inflation"

Deepender Hooda slams Centre, AAP for using cops to settle political scores

Sharply reacting to the Punjab police action on BJP leader Tajinder Singh Bagga, Congress leader Deepender Hooda on Saturday slammed the Centre and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab

Wheat in surplus for entire year in India, farmers given good prices: Govt

Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, DFPD said that due to higher market prices, a large quantity of wheat was being bought by traders at a higher rate than MSP, which was good for the farmers

Centre extends due dates to bid for Ferro Scrap Nigam privatisation

Interested parties will have to submit physical copies of EoI by June 13 as against May 12 earlier. Shortlisted bidders would be intimated by June 27

Fuel to GST: Centre-state relations may emerge as a rallying point for Oppn

Opposition chief ministers have made it clear that they would reduce tax rates on petrol and diesel if the Centre cleared their dues

Govt 'totally unprepared' to tackle coal-rail-power crisis: P Chidambaram

Various states continued to reel under power crisis on Friday with soaring mercury pushing demand higher, as opposition parties blamed the Centre for coal shortage at thermal plants

Pay Rs 15 lakh compensation to 1997 CP shootout survivor: HC to Centre

"A sum of Rs 15 lakh is awarded as compensation, which shall be paid along with simple interest at 8% per annum, from the date of the incident till the date of payment," said Justice Prathibha M.Singh

Bihar Power minister assures to sort out 1000 MW energy shortage soon

Bihar's Power Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav said, "there is some problem all over the country and in Bihar. We are taking steps to overcome them."

Govt may not auction 27.5-28.5 Ghz band, leave it for satellite firms

Two official sources acknowledged that Department of Telecom (DoT) is considering auctioning spectrum only up to 27.5 Ghz as sharing between the two services is difficult

68% of taxes on petrol and diesel taken by Centre, alleges Congress

The grand-old party has been attacking the government for high taxes on fuel despite low international crude prices