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Centre further liberalises guidelines for BPO industry

IT minister Prasad said the BPO centre with common telecom resource will now be able to serve customers located worldwide, including India.

Centre has rejected Delhi govt's doorstep ration delivery scheme: Sisodia

The Centre, he said, cited "funny excuses" for its decision.

Govt revises timeline of second tranche of coal mine auctions

The last date for submission of bids has been extended to July 8, 2021.

Twitter India representatives depose before parliamentary panel

This comes amid a tussle between the Union government and Twitter over the new IT rules

Have sufficient Amphotericin B stock for treating Black Fungus cases: Govt

Amphotericin B drug is used for the treatment of Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus.

Govt takes steps to enhance availability of drug Amphotericin B

The drug is used in the treatment of Mucormycosis (black fungus)

Govt puts on hold proposal to cut import duty on edible oils: Report

Household consumption is expected to decline the longer prices remain elevated.

Govt says edible oil prices softening; nearly 20% decline in some cases

The price of soya oil was Rs 162 per kg on May 20 and now, it has come down to Rs 138 per kg in Mumbai.

Cabinet approves hike in DAP fertiliser subsidy by Rs 700 per bag

One bag has 50 kilograms of the fertiliser.

Govt okays proposal to roll out project to explore deep ocean for resources

The proposal for launching the "deep sea mission" came from the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Priyanka Gandhi asks Modi to give details on temple trust expenditure

She also demanded a Supreme Court monitored probe

Govt's AEFI panel confirms first death after Covid-19 vaccination in India

The AEFI report also stated that vaccine product-related reactions are expected reactions that can be attributed to vaccination based on current scientific evidence

No problem with 'One Nation, One Ration' scheme in Bengal: Mamata

The scheme is under process in the state: Mamata

Farmers across India suffering due to Centre's indifference: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said farmers across the country are suffering due to the Centre's indifference, and vowed to fight for the welfare of the "very backbone" of society. Banerjee also said the day marked the 10th year of the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Bill that was passed in the assembly after a "long struggle". "Today, it pains me that across the nation our farmer brethren are suffering owing to the indifference of the Centre. Together, we shall continue our fight to ensure the well-being of the very backbone of our society. Upholding their rights remains a top priority," the CM tweeted. "On this day, 10 years back, the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Bill 2011 was passed in the WB assembly after a long & difficult struggle. We unitedly fought for the rights of our farmers & addressed their grievances, bringing in positive change in their lives," she added. The Trinamool Congress supremo has been raising .

Rajnath Singh approves declassification of war histories after 25 yrs

Orders war histories to be compiled within five years

Govt asks ministries to target 20% reduction in controllable expenditure

However, expenditure related to containment of the pandemic is excluded from the scope of this order.

Mukul Roy asks Centre to withdraw his central security cover: Sources

This comes a day after Roy rejoined the Trinamool Congress (TMC)

Delhi's power corridor abuzz with talks of Union Cabinet reshuffle

The much-awaited cabinet reshuffle would be the first such rejig of the Narendra Modi cabinet after it was voted back to power in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz, PM Modi holds meeting with Amit Shah, Nadda

There has been no official word from the party on these deliberations.

Instead of fighting, Centre should work with states: Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal on Friday said instead of abusing and fighting with state governments, the Centre should work with them.