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Govt has made a series of efforts to boost pro-people governance: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared details of various initiatives of his government, and asserted that it has made a series of efforts to boost pro-people governance which helps the poor

NTPC, Vedanta and 14 others issued notices for delay in operating mines

While Vedanta and NTPC were issued notices for delays in production of three blocks each, Birla Corp Ltd and Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd were given show cause notices for two blocks each.

Govt to act against wheat exporters submitting back-dated papers: Minister

The government will take strict action against exporters who are trying to ship or have shipped wheat by submitting back-dated and improper documents following the ban on exports of the crop

Centre has not released Rs 27,000 crore IGST dues of states : Amit Mitra

Amit Mitra, principal chief advisor to the West Bengal chief minister Thursday charged that the Centre has not released Integrated dues to the tune of Rs 27,000 crore to states

Govt proposes to amend social media rules; to set up grievance committee

The Centre plans to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against decisions of grievance officers of social media platforms. Besides, the panel has to dispose of the appeals within 30 days of receiving them and its decision will be binding on the intermediaries or the large social media companies concerned, according to a notification to amend the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The proposed move assumes significance against the backdrop of instances of accounts, including that of celebrities, being blocked by social media platforms such as Twitter for alleged violation of respective community guidelines. "The central government shall constitute one or more Grievance Appellate Committees, which shall consist of a Chairperson and such other Members, as the central government may, by notification in the official gazette," the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity)

Moosewala's family writes to Centre, demands probe by central agencies

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's family has written to the Centre seeking a probe by central agencies into his brutal murder. Shekhawat along with other BJP leaders visited Moosewala's house on Thursday to express his condolences over the singer's death. He was accompanied by state BJP chief Ashwani Sharma and party leader Sunil Jakhar. Talking to reporters later, Shekhawat said the singer's family has demanded a probe into the murder by central agencies. Shekhawat said the family has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard. On May 29, Moosewala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa district, a day after the state government pruned his security cover. His cousin and a friend, who were travelling in a jeep with him, were also injured in the attack. The Union minister slammed the AAP government in Punjab for the withdrawal of the security cover of over 400 people and then making publi

Decline in coal imports in FY22 due to less buying by power sector: Govt

The government on Thursday said the drop in coal imports in FY'22 was mainly on account of the power sector's inbound shipments declining.

Govt's wheat procurement down at 18.46 million tonnes so far in rabi year

The government has procured 18.46 million tonnes of wheat at a MSP value of Rs 37,192.07 crore so far in the ongoing 2022-23 rabi marketing year, benefitting 17.50 lakh farmers, the Food Ministry

Govt extends PLI scheme for specialty steel a third time, till June 30

The government on Monday extended for the third time the deadline to submit applications under the production-lined incentive scheme for specialty steel till June 30, 2022.

Govt aims to cut power output from at least 81 coal-fired plants over 4 yrs

"The thermal power plants in future shall operate up to the technical minimum to accommodate cheaper renewable energy when it is available," the ministry said in the letter dated May 26.

Last 8 years have been devoted to welfare, service of poor: PM Modi

Expressing happiness on the completion of eight years of his government, PM said that the confidence of the country and the confidence of the countrymen in themselves was unprecedented

50% of rural households have access to tap water connections: Govt

India has achieved the milestone of 50 per cent of rural households having access to tap water connections, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Saturday.

Spared no effort in serving country in last eight years, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he has spared no effort while serving the country in the last eight years, and not done any such work that would make people hang their heads in shame.

Wheat markets still on the edge a fortnight after govt's export ban

The spike in prices seen since March-end prompted Meena to ignore repeated reminders to sell to government-run procurement centres, a decision he now regrets

Govt calls off BPCL privatisation process, will do 'comprehensive review'

Decision on restarting the process to be taken in due course post review

Govt's move to put sugar export cap of 10 mn tonne 'abundant caution': ISMA

Sugar industry body ISMA on Wednesday said the government's decision to cap sugar exports at 10 million tonnes in 2021-22 marketing year ending September will not have a significant impact

Duty hike to hurt 90,000 tn of exports monthly: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd expects about 90,000 tonnes of steel exports every month to be hit by government's duty increase, alongside a dampening effect on fresh investments

MCD merger: Delhi's unified municipal corporation comes into existence

The unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) formally came into existence on Sunday as IAS Ashwani Kumar and Gyanesh Bharti assumed charge as the new civic body's special officer and commissioner

Govt alerts NCDC, ICMR on monkeypox amid rapid jump in cases abroad: Report

"Keep a close watch on monkeypox situation abroad. Send samples (to NIV, Pune) only in such cases where people display certain specific symptoms. Not samples of sick passengers," sources told ANI.

We devoted 8 years to development, don't fall in opposition's trap: Modi

Narendra Modi on Friday asked BJP leaders to stick to the issues of national interests and not to "fall in the trap" of some political parties