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Disruptions in functioning of NCT of Delhi, LG 'kept in dark': Centre to SC

In an affidavit filed in response to an AAP government plea challenging the 2021 Act, the Centre said the Amendment Act seeks to streamline the governance of NCT of Delhi and cut down the conflict

PM talked about VAT on fuel by states, didn't mention govt excise: Gehlot

Gehlot claimed Centre has earned about Rs 26 trn from excise duty in 8 years which, he said, is the highest amount earned by any dispensation in history of the country by imposing tax on petrol-diesel

Need control over administrative services in Delhi: Centre to Supreme Court

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said model of governance of NCT of Delhi would invariably requires Union govt to play a chief role, even if a legislative assembly or council of ministers is introduced

Blame game does not give relief to common man: Fadnavis on Uddhav's remark

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis also asked chief minister Uddhav Thackeray whether he would slash the VAT on petrol and diesel in July when Union government clears all the dues

Centre allocates 207MW additional power to J&K amid rise in demand

The Union government has allocated the additional power from the unallocated quota of Central Generating Stations of Northern Region Pool to Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said

Centre earned highest revenue by taxing petrol & diesel: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan imposes VAT of 30 per cent on petrol and 22 per cent diesel, which are among the highest in the country

Lack of proper infrastructure for judiciary can be looked into, says Centre

The Centre told the Supreme Court that issues such as lack of proper infrastructure to cater to the growing need of the judiciary and the bar in the national capital can be looked into.

SC seeks Centre's stand on plea regarding Judicial Vista construction

A Bench of Justices Vineet Saran and JK Maheshwari asked the Centre to apprise its stand on the petition

Centre issues advisory against broadcasting offensive, misleading content

In view of the Jahangirpuri violence and the Ukraine war related coverage, the Centre on Saturday issued a strong advisory warning news organisations to refrain from publishing any offensive content

Centre appoints C Muhammed Faizi as Haj Committee member for three years

The Central government has appointed C Muhammed Faizi as a member of the Haj Committee of India for a period up to March 31, 2025.

Chidambaram slams Centre's defiance of court order in Jahangirpuri

Taking to Twitter, Chidambaram said: "We see the Rule of Law break down every day. Soon there will be no law and no rules, Once arbitrary Orders' override Law', we are on the road to hell"

Govt amends rules governing Nidhi companies, acceptance of deposits

Further, promoters and directors of the company concerned have to meet the criteria of fit and proper person as laid down in the rules

Cong takes a jibe at Centre over petrol prices, compares with other nations

The Congress on Friday compared the price of petrol in India with its neighbouring countries, and alleged that the cost of the auto fuel in the country is far higher than even in Nepal.

Telangana Cong slams govt for cheating people in name of 'Make in India'

AICC spokesperson Dasoju Srravan on Thursday slammed the BJP-led Central government for cheating people of the country in the name of 'Make in India' and termed it as 'Fake in India'.

Congress' Randeep Surjewala slams Centre over hike in fuel prices

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre over rising prices of CNG and PNG and termed it "fuel loot."

7% inflation highest in 17 months, withdraw 'Achhe Din': Cong slams Centre

The Congress attacked the Centre on the issue of inflation and Mallikarjun Kharge said inflation was at its highest in the last 17 months and the PM should withdraw his "Achhe Din" statement.

Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders

Heavy private purchases in main producing states of Madhya Pradesh and UP cited as reason

Reduce time gap for Covid vaccine booster dose to 6 months: SII to govt

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla stated that all across the world, the gap between second dose and booster shot is six month or less

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw CUET

Chief Minister M K Stalin moved the resolution, urging the Central government to withdraw the entrance test.

Telangana govt to protest against Centre's paddy procurement policy today

To mark a protest against the Centre's discriminatory paddy procurement policy, Telangana Government has announced to stage Dharna in Delhi on Monday morning.