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Stalin seeks Centre's nod for providing humanitarian aid to Lankan Tamils

Stalin gave a detailed memorandum on various issues, including those related to the economic crisis in the island nation, during his meeting with Modi.

Take measures to reduce fuel prices: BSP chief Mayawati to Centre

Petrol and diesel prices were on Thursday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last 10 days to Rs 6.40 per litre.

Centre likely to distribute more rice than wheat to manage stock

The official statement released on Saturday said the government plans to allocate 24.4 million tonnes (mt) of wheat and rice for PMGKAY for the next six months starting April 1.

Trinamool Congress criticises Centre over hike in fuel prices

Coming down heavily on the Modi government over the frequent rise in fuel prices, the Trinamool Congress Sunday demanded a discussion on the issue in Parliament. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien wondered why the BJP government at the Centre was effecting a hike in fuel prices in such a hush- hush manner sans any discussion. "Sunday morn. Again ! In just 2 weeks after election results, fifth #FuelPriceHike in 6 days," O'Brian tweeted. "Mr PM and your mantris You blabber about being open to discus ALL issues in #Parliament.You won 4 States. Why be skittish & run away. Come discus PRICE RISE issue in RS next week," he posted in the microblogging site. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said fuel prices are surging in the country due to a rapid hike in global crude oil price. "Why is the TMC government in West Bengal not effecting a roll back of surcharge on fuel, matching with the Centre's move late last year?" he asked. After the central government had reduced the excise duty on

Centre asks states to end all Covid containment measures from March 31

Masks and social distancing norms will continue: MHA

Give up the idea of privatisation of railways: Kharge to Centre

Kharge said 2.65 lakh posts in the railways are lying vacant whereas 3.18 lakh people are employed on daily wages and 9.67 lakh posts are regularised.

No plans to introduce cryptocurrency, Centre says in Rajya Sabha

RBI is currently working towards a phased implementation strategy for introduction of CBDC

No public sector bank faced loss in last three quarters, says govt

No plan to set up fiscal council: FinMin

Indigenous train protection system KAVACH to cover 2,000 km of rail track

Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement

Top headlines: India inc braces for Ukraine fallout, Gold outshines market

Sebi tightened rules governing market infrastructure institutions (MIIs) in the aftermath of the Chitra Ramkrishna scandal. More on that in our top headlines.

Centre may borrow towards cancelled debt auctions, says report

The government had cancelled its last two weekly debt sales worth 240 billion rupees ($3.21 billion) each as global yields surged and as the state had achieved a comfortable cash balance

Centre anticipates fuel demand to grow 5.5% in the next fiscal year

Local demand for gasoline, used mainly in passenger vehicles, is expected to rise by 7.8%, while gasoil consumption was slated grow by about 4%

Delhi built more classrooms in 7 years than Centre, other states: Kejriwal

CM Kejriwal on Saturday said that the Delhi Government has built 20,000 classrooms in last 7 years which is more than combined number of classrooms built by Center and state govts during this period.

Centre removes restriction on flights from Ukraine under bubble arrangement

Any number of flights as well as charter flights can operate between the two countries

Top headlines: LIC virtual road shows underway, Ukraine tensions drag on

Regulator asks commercial banks to make KYC ironclad as frauds rise. More on that story in our top headlines.

Non-power coal users claim supply shortage; government denies it

Coal India Ltd, which accounts for more than 80% of India's production of the fuel, and the federal coal ministry, deny there is a problem

EoI for sale of ground-handling arm of Air India next fiscal year

The government had last month transferred the ownership of Air India to Tata Group, after the later emerged as the winning bidder for buying the loss-making carrier.

Govt to soon appoint three independent directors on NaBFID board

With the appointment of three independent directors, sources said, the formation of full board would be completed

Non-financial debt jumps 11.9% to Rs 371 trillion in Sept quarter: Report

However, this is lower than the previous fiscal, when it had touched 180.2 per cent of GDP after a three per cent contraction in the nominal GDP during FY21

4,844 foreigners granted Indian citizenship in past 5 years: Centre

1,773 foreigners were granted Indian citizenship in 2021, 639 in 2020, 987 in 2019, 628 in 2018 and 817 in 2017