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Agnipath rocks Bihar assembly, as Oppn calls scheme 'a dictatorial step'

Bihar Assembly was adjourned till 2 pm, less than half an hour after commencement of proceedings on Monday, when the House plunged into turmoil over an adjournment motion against Agnipath

Delhi Congress holds protest against Centre's Agnipath recruitment scheme

The Delhi Congress on Monday held a protest at West Vinod Nagar against the Centre's Agnipath scheme

Govt moves SC against Tripura HC order on security cover of Ambani family

The Central government has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Tripura HC order entertaining a PIL against the security cover given to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family

India pushes for projects in Sri Lanka instead of more credit lines: Report

Instead of offering more credit lines, India is pushing for quicker implementation of its projects in Sri Lanka, a media report said

Govt to invite bids for power from 8,000 MW thermal capacities without PPAs

The government will invite bids from states to sell electricity generated from 8,000 MW thermal capacities without PPAs, Power Minister RK Singh said

Indian students who fled Ukraine to protest at Jantar Mantar today

Indian students who returned home from Ukraine about 3 months ago, will sit on a hunger strike along with their parents at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday so that the PM Modi looks at their demands

India emerging as preferred destination for foreign investments: Govt

India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign investments as the steps taken by the government led by PM Modi during the last eight years have borne fruit

Bengal govt's Rs 1,500-cr project to dredge 10 rivers gets Centre's nod

The Centre has approved the West Bengal government's Rs 1,500-crore 'Ghatal masterplan', a mega project to dredge riverbeds and strengthen embankments of at least 10 major rivers in the state

India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know

TCS is working on a passport project with the government; earlier this year, the MEA renewed its 10-year Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) deal worth more than Rs 6,000 crore with the firm

Dept of Expenditure warns against extending the free food scheme: Report

In an internal note, the FinMin's Dept of Expenditure has warned that extension of the free food scheme beyond September or any more tax cuts will have consequences for the Centre's fiscal situation

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 scheme golden opportunity to engage personnel: Welspun chairman

Welspun Chairman BK Goenka on Tuesday said the Centre's Agnipath scheme is a golden opportunity for the industry to engage highly skilled, disciplined and talented personnel

Govt dept to collaborate with SBI to create integrated pension portal

The Centre's Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) will collaborate with the State Bank of India (SBI) to create an integrated pension portal to enhance ease of living of pensioners, according to an official statement on Tuesday. Sessions on pension policy reforms and digitisation regarding the disbursement of pensions to central government pensioners were organised with the objective of updating SBI field functionaries during the two-day bankers' awareness programme in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Special sessions were organised on income tax matters related to pensioners as well as digital means of submitting annual life certificates, said the statement by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It was decided that immediate efforts are needed for the creation of an integrated pension portal by linking the existing portals of the DoPPW and the SBI to provide seamless services to pensioners, it said. Face authentication technology for digital life ...

Centre files caveat in SC on pleas challenging Agnipath recruitment scheme

The Central government filed a caveat application in the Supreme Court urging it to hear the government in the petitions filed before it challenging the Agnipath recruitment scheme for defence forces

Govt to work holistically in health sector, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Mansukh Mandaviya said that the goal of the Central Government is to work holistically in the health sector with synergy between preventive healthcare and modern medical facilities

How Indian, Russian banks plan to bypass sanctions to facilitate trade

In a bid to ensure smooth flow of trade without violating the West's economic sanctions on Russia, the Indian banks will open accounts with their Russian counterparts, and vice versa

Bharat Bandh called today over Agnipath scheme: All you need to know

The call for Bharat Bandh comes as the nation has been witnessing violent protests in several parts for the last few days after the central government announced the Agnipath scheme

Govt asks employees to opt for lowest air fare, book 21-days in advance

The Finance Ministry has asked government employees to opt for 'cheapest fare available' on their entitled travel class and book air tickets at least three weeks prior to their date of travel for tours and LTC, as it looks to cut down on unnecessary expenditure. The Ministry further said that employees should book only one ticket for each leg of intended travel, make bookings even if approval of the tour programme is under process and also avoid "unnecessary cancellations". Government employees are currently required to purchase air tickets only from three authorised travel agents -- Balmer Lawrie & Co, Ashok Travel & Tours and IRCTC. Any booking made within less than 72 hours of intended travel on tour or any cancellation made less than 24 hours before intended travel will require the submission of self-declared justification by the employee, as per the modified instructions regarding booking of air tickets on the government account. "Employees are to choose flights having ...

Depts turning to GatiShakti to reduce execution time for infra projects

With this, the time taken for a project can be cut by at least 100 days

Central govt changing face of Delhi, modernising it, says PM Modi

PM Modi asserted that modern development work being undertaken by the Centre is changing the face of Delhi and modernising the national capital