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Sudarshan TV served show cause notice for 'UPSC jihad' show, Govt tells SC

The four page notice has sought a written submission from the channel regarding violation of programme code and why action should not be taken against it, Mehta said during the brief hearing

Digital media 'completely uncontrolled', guidelines necessary: Govt to SC

The affidavit said: "There is no check on digital media. Apart from spreading venomous hatred, it also causes violence, terrorism, and can tarnish the image of institutions and individuals"

Govt deviates from norm, asks House to regularise 2-year-old expenditure

Demonstrates the sluggishness at the Centre in finalising its accounts, which means the states have to depend on older data to make their point about revenue and expenditure mismatch

Amid Centre-states GST row, a white-knuckle moment for bond markets

Centre-state GST equation to be keenly watched

Health ministry backs unlocking, says lives important, livelihood too

As part of Unlock-4, state governments cannot impose any lockdowns outside containment zones without prior consultation with the central government

Govt wants Parliament to be a 'notice board': Tharoor on 'no Question Hour'

Reacting to the development, Tharoor said, "I said four months ago that strongmen leaders would use the excuse of the pandemic to stifle democracy and dissent"

Centre decides to again close canteens at govt departments due to Covid-19

The central government on Tuesday decided to close canteens at central government departments in Delhi to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

Pranab as FM: Remembering how he managed controversies, even created some

The gap between Mukherjee's two tenures as FM is testimony as much to his longevity and utility as a politician as to his ability to survive under different Congress regimes

States' fiscal deficit likely to hit 4.2-5.5% of GSDP this fiscal year

This may take the general deficit of the country-- both the Centre's and states'-- to 11-14 per cent of GDP in FY21

Govt asks ministries to review performance of staffers aged over 50

Older, inefficient employees may be pushed into early retirement

Assam Rifles forgets AFSPA not in force here: Mizoram govt to Centre

The Mizoram government shot off letters to the Centre alleging that Assam Rifles deals with the civil administration "with contempt"

Centre sets ball rolling on Covid vaccine procurement, may hold meet Monday

Health care experts said it was about time the government set the ball rolling for scaling up manufacturing because there would not be much time left after the world had a vaccine candidate

Union minister Shripad Naik tests Covid positive, opts for home isolation

The minister of state for AYUSH and defence said he opted for self-isolation as he is asymptomatic and added his vitals are within normal limits

Centre releases Rs 6,195 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states

The Finance Commission provides a mechanism for the Centre to compensate for any revenue loss incurred by states, which is referred to as post devolution revenue deficit grant

Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization

The Centre has released Rs 553 crore to states under a scheme to promote mechanization in the agriculture sector. The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) was launched in April 2014 with an aim to have inclusive growth of farm mechanization to boost productivity. "In the year 2020-21, budget of Rs 1,033 crore has been provided for the scheme, out of which Rs 553 crore has been released to state governments," an official statement said. Agricultural mechanization helps in increasing production through timely farm operations and cut in operations by ensuring better management of inputs. Mechanization also enhances the productivity of natural resources and reduces drudgery associated with various farm operations. The agriculture ministry pointed out that paddy straw burning is one of the major problems in the northern region of the country causing pollution. With an objective of moving away farmers of this region from the practice of crop residue burning, the scheme of C

Seek help from Delhi govt to repay loan from Japan: Centre to DMRC

The Centre has asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to approach the city government for financial assistance for repayment of the soft loan it had taken from Japan International Cooperation Agency

Centre looking to offload its stake in IDBI Bank in FY21: Govt official

The government, a promoter, holds around 46.5 per cent stake in IDBI Bank, while LIC owns 51 per cent

Parliament's Central Hall poses evacuation challenges, CPWD to SC

Citing the expansion of the Lok Sabha in future, the CPWD said it is likely to increase substantially after 2026, as the freeze on the total number of seats is only till that year

Let the military prove its worth

New Delhi needs to give the military planners a free hand and not be overly considerate of China's sensitivities

Two co-op banks move HC against Centre's ordinance bringing them under RBI

The first bench, comprising Chief Justice A P Sahi and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, which admitted the pleas, posted the matter to July 20.