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Matter to have far-reaching ramifications, Centre on idenitfying minorities

The central government has sought more time from the Supreme Court to hold consultations with the state governments on petitions seeking to identify minorities, including Hindus, at the state level

File better affidavit on security arrangements for Subramanian Swamy: HC

On October 27, the former BJP Rajya Sabha MP moved the court alleging that the Centre has failed in providing adequate security at his private accommodation.

Centre's fiscal deficit in H1 touches 37.3% of full-year target

The Centre is hopeful of keeping the fiscal deficit at 6.4 per cent of nominal GDP in FY23

MVA govt worked well with Centre: Aaditya Thackeray; slams Shinde

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday slammed the Eknath Shinde-led government for the loss of Tata-Airbus project and claimed that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) had worked perfectly well with the Centre than the current dispensation. Addressing a press conference, Aaditya, whose father Uddhav Thackeray leads a faction of the Shiv Sena, criticised Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and stated that Maharashtra was going backwards because of his betrayal and demonic ambition. When we talk about the double engine governmentDuring the time of the MVA government, our double engine with the Centre worked perfectly well, the former state minister said. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) uses the term double engine government for the party or its ally's government at the Centre and the state. After this unconstitutional government came to power, one engine has failed and whatever investment that was to come to Maharashtra is going to other states, Aaditya said. He further said that Subhash

Union government is working on providing one million jobs: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government was working on providing ten lakh jobs. In a video message for a 'Rozgar Mela' (employment fair) organized by the Gujarat government here, he also said that the number of government jobs for the youth will rise. This kind of Rozgar Melas will continue to be organised at the national and state levels in the coming months," the prime minister said. "The Central government is working on providing ten lakh jobs, the states and Union territories are also getting associated with the campaign. The number of government jobs given to the youth will rise significantly, he said.

Centre restricts use of herbicide glyphosate over health hazards

Allows use only by authorised Pest Control Operators

'Lakshmi-Ganesh on rupee': Can Centre change the look of Indian banknotes?

Any decision related to the changes that are made in the design and form of bank notes and coins are governed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the central government

Identify sensitive posts, rotate officers in prescribed time limit: CVC

The Central Vigilance Commission has asked public sector banks, undertakings and central government departments to regularly identify sensitive posts and ensure the rotation of officers manning them within the prescribed time limit. The move came after the CVC noticed that many of the organisations are not following its guidelines about the identification of sensitive posts in letter and spirit. In an order, the commission said the Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) -- who act as distant arm of the panel to check corruption -- in consultation with the chief executive/management of the respective organisations, should immediately undertake an exercise to identify sensitive posts in their organisations. "In future, an exercise to review and identify sensitive posts may be conducted after an interval of every three years," said the order dated October 25. Further, it may also be ensured that the officials holding sensitive posts are transferred/posted out from such posts as per the time

Govt appoints Sangeeta Verma as acting chairperson of CCI for 3 months

The government on Tuesday appointed Sangeeta Verma as the acting chairperson of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The appointment follows full-time Chairperson Ashok Kumar Gupta demitting office on Tuesday. Verma is currently a member at the regulator. Her appointment will be effective from Wednesday for a "period of three months or till appointment of regular Chairperson or till any further orders, whichever is the earliest," according to an official order. Gupta had taken over as the CCI chairperson in November 2018.

Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?

Yielding little results, does govt need to review PM-AASHA scheme?

Average cut-off yield spikes by 12 bps to 7.84% at state bond action

Dealers said Bengal and UP raised amounts via bonds with 15-17 year maturity and cut-off yield above 7.9%; pricing likely to remain under pressure in near term

Centre, state govt trying to find solution to erosion problem: Sonowal

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the Centre, along with Assam government, is trying to find a pragmatic and sustainable solution to the state's flood and erosion problems. Sonowal, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said this during his visit to several erosion affected areas of his home district Dibrugarh in Assam. He made enquiries with the common people about the losses incurred due to of the erosion, especially by Brahmaputra and Dibru rivers. The minister visited Pukhurijaan, Balijaan, Bindhakota, Bornamghorstholi, Gereki Nepali and other affected areas, an official statement said. "To find a pragmatic and sustainable solution to Assam's flood and erosion woes, the Union and state governments are working together under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said. The minister said the government is giving special emphasis on creating a scientific solution to prevent erosion in the state. He said erosion resistant embankm

Govt earned Rs 254 cr from disposing scrap, eased 588 rules: Jitendra Singh

The Centre has earned Rs 254.21 crore from scrap disposal besides easing of 588 rules during the ongoing special cleanliness campaign, Union minister Jitendra Singh said on Tuesday. He said 40 lakh files have been reviewed and 37.19 lakh square feet of space freed so far. Singh, the Minister of State for Personnel, said tremendous enthusiasm is being witnessed in ministries/department for institutionalising Swachhata and minimising pendency. Revenue of Rs 254.21 crore has been earned so far from the disposal of scrap. A total of 588 rules have been eased, he said while talking to media at his official residence here. Singh said the campaign has inculcated a behavioural change and led to innovation in governance. He said there were 68,363 Swachhata campaign sites and 40.52 lakh files (including e-files and physical files) were reviewed. The minister reviewed the progress of week 3 of special campaign 2.0 being implemented in all government offices of India and said significant pro

SC notice to Centre on plea against supply of electoral roll to candidates

The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and others on a plea challenging certain provisions of the Registration of Electors Rules 1960 by which the Election Commission is bound to supply two copies of the electoral roll to every contesting candidate. The PIL filed by two advocates has sought an alternative to save the enormous expenditure as well as the usage of large quantities of paper. It alleged that the country had to bear a cost of about Rs 47.84 crore for printing electoral rolls and supplying it free of cost to the candidates of the recognised parties contesting. A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Bela M Trivedi issued notices to the Centre and the Chief Election Commissioner on a plea challenging Rules 11(c) and 22(c) of the Registration of Electors Rules 1960. "It is submitted that in terms of these Rules, the Election Commission is bound to supply two copies of the electoral roll to every contesting candidate who is assigned a symbol in terms of the Rul

Centre unlikely to infuse any capital into the PSBs in FY23: Report

Between FY16 and FY21, the government infused Rs 3.3 trillion into PSBs helping the banks in improving their balance sheets and the capital-to-risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR)

Cash-strapped Mizoram yet to receive Rs 3,000 crore due from Centre: CM

Chief Minister Zoramthanga on Friday said that cash-strapped Mizoram has not yet received its due of over Rs 3,000 crore from the Centre. Addressing a conference of Mizoram Civil Service Association (MCSA), he said the state is facing a financial crisis due to several reasons, including the pandemic and non-receipt of funds from the Centre. "Due to the pandemic, we did not receive funds amounting to over Rs 3,000 crore from the Centre. However, amid pandemic and financial crisis, we are fortunate to proceed towards what we are today. We have to effectively utilise and mobilise our resources to sustain ourselves," he said. The chief minister also laid emphasis on the importance of sincerity and honesty. "Good governance and administration are required for the development of a country or state. Government employees should also work diligently and sincerely with a desire to develop their state," he said. A change in perspective is required to effectively exploit the state's natural .

Govt gets Rs 952 cr dividend from IRFC, NALCO, Concor: DIPAM secy

The government has received Rs 952 crore as dividend from three public sector companies, DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Friday. With this, the total dividend receipts of the government from CPSEs so far this fiscal stands at Rs 16,728 crore. "Government has respectively received about Rs 711 crore, Rs 141 crore and Rs 100 crore from IRFC, NALCO, and CONCOR as dividend tranches," Pandey tweeted.

Centre will now define minimum work requirement under MGNREGA: Report

Earlier, state governments had the responsibility to define the minimum quantum of work required to earn a day's wages

Supreme Court rejects plea by Hero MotoCorp for full budgetary support

But suggests GST Council, states consider mechanism for reimbursing eligible units

Govt not empowered to issue orders to block accounts: Twitter to HC

Council for microblogging site emphasises that Section 69A (power to intercept electronic communication) of IT Act does not spell out mass blocking of accounts