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Cut-off yields ease by 7-8 bps at State bond auction as borrowings taper

This week, spread between weighted average 10-year SDL and 10-year GOI bond yield was up slightly to 37 bps from 36 bps earlier

Agnipath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Nike model' just doesn't do it

From land acquisition to GST to Agnipath, the Prime Minister seems to put outcome ahead of the process

Centre asks states to expand coverage of PM National Dialysis Programme

The Union Health Ministry on Friday directed States and Union Territories to focus towards expanding coverage of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme to all districts in all states and UTs

Ban people from contesting from more than one seat, says EC to govt

The EC has made a push for a law to bar people from contesting more than one seat and said that if it cannot be done, then a fine should be imposed on vacating the constituencies and forcing a bypoll.

Govt to make sure capital expenditure supports growth momentum: CEA

The government is committed to ensure that capital expenditure will continue to support the economic growth momentum regained after the third Covid-19 wave, CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said

Govt spending Rs 1,900 cr to support 45 Ro-Ro ferry projects: Official

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is financially supporting 45 Ro-Ro (roll-on-roll-off) ferry projects with total cost of Rs 1,900 crore, an official statement said on Thursday

First tranche of 2022-23 gold bonds to open for subscription on June 20

The RBI further said that the second tranche (2022-23 Series II) will be available for subscription during August 22-26, 2022

More than 1.93 bn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Govt

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday informed that more than 1.93 bn vaccine doses have been provided to States, Union Territories so far under the nationwide Covid-19 vaccine drive

Mayawati asks govt to reconsider 'Agneepath' scheme; calls it 'unfair'

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday hit out at the Union government over its new 'Agneepath scheme' of recruiting soldiers, terming it unfair towards rural youth

Several measures taken to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandits in valley: Minister

The Centre is keen on ensuring the welfare of Kashmiri Pandits and several measures have been taken for their rehabilitation in the valley, Union minister Nisith Pramanik said on Wednesday.

Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes: Sports minister

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure safety of women athletes

AAI seeks waiver of mandatory annual dividend payment for 2021-22 fiscal

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has requested the government to waive the compulsory dividend payment requirement for the financial year ended March 2022

Centre allocated Rs 60,000 cr under Jal Jeevan Mission this year: Minister

The Narendra Modi dispensation in its eight years has made historic achievements such as the abrogation of Article 370, implementation of GST and the abolition of instant triple talaq, Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel said on Monday. The Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti said the need of the hour is to start information campaigns through the media so that people become aware of various schemes launched by the government. The government has allocated Rs 60,000 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) this year to provide tap water to 3.8 crore households. The minister said states can spend three times more than the previous year's allocated budget under the Jal Jeevan Mission, for which states have to seek the best technical support, bring in resources utilisation, streamline the tendering process, etc. "J&K will also be achieving the target of Har Ghar Jal in 2024 according to the calendar framed by the UT government," he said. "Prime Minister

Injured MBBS student to be airlifted from B'desh to AIIMS: J-K BJP chief

The Indian government has reached out to an MBBS student undergoing treatment in a Bangladesh hospital after being critically injured in an accident and efforts are being made to airlift him to AIIMS

Govt protects farmers' interest through wheat exports curbs: APEDA Official

The government's move to restrict wheat exports last month has been primarily focussed on not just meeting domestic demand but also protecting the farmers income, APEDA Chairperson

Bengal in favour of foreign education institutes setting up bases in state

Bratya Basu said the government was in favour of foreign higher educational institutes with good academic reputation setting up their bases in the state but "the ball is in the Centre's court"

Govt betraying country: Rahul on Chinese infra development near Ladakh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that the government is betraying the country by ignoring the infrastructure build-up by China at the borders

Buy paddy only from small and marginal farmers, says CACP report

Report also suggests that farmers should grow more oilseeds and pulses

Resolve lease issue by govt redress mechanism, SC tells Srinagar hotel

Adds that the representation HCI makes should be viewed sympathetically and the larger interest should be kept in mind, especially since "the petitioner is a government undertaking"

Govt should take steps to improve situation in J-K: Omar Abdullah

The NC leader visited the shrine of Baba Nizamudin Larvi Naqshbandi at Baba Nagri area of the central Kashmir district on the occasion of the annual Urs