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Mamata asks PM to intervene in GST impasse, joins non-BJP CMs in 'protest'

Asserts that Centre must borrow to meet GST shortfall at this critical hour of Covid-19 pandemic, says states will reciprocate

Consider simple, legally viable ways to provide GST dues: Kejriwal to PM

He said the servicing and ultimate repayment of a loan through the states will also be similarly "cumbersome and circuitous"

Much ado about nothing: What India's ease of biz ranking won't tell you

The WB's suspension of the Index will deal a minor blow to the Indian government because the credibility of the rankings, which the government was trumpeting, is now in tatters

India's Covid-19 cases, fatalities per mn among lowest in the world: Centre

The meeting was informed that as of Saturday, eight states contribute around 73 per cent of the active caseload

States distributed free grains to 251,000 migrant worlers so far: Govt

States and Union Territories have so far distributed free foodgrains to 2.51 lakh migrant workers against the target of 8 crore under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Scheme

Centre releases Rs 6,000 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states

The amount released would provide additional resources to states during the coronavirus crisis

State CMs ask Modi to review 35% cap on disaster management fund for Covid

During video conference Tamil and Punjab sought more funds from Centre and flagged danger to their economies as a livelihood crisis

GST Council to discuss legal opinion of AG on compensation: Sitharaman

Tthe Attorney General has opined that there is no obligation on the central government to pay the GST compensation shortfall to the states

PM Modi dials CMs, discusses Covid-19 situation amid spike in cases

During the conversation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami apprised the PM that 48,000 Covid-19 tests - a national high - were being done daily

Rajnath Singh to join PM Modi's virtual meet with CMs of 15 states today

With an increase of 10,974 new cases and 2,003 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count reached 3,54,065 on Wednesday while the toll due to the virus stands at 11,903

PM to meet heads of 21 states, UTs on June 16, June 17 over Covid-19 crisis

A similar meeting with heads of the rest 15 states and UTs is also scheduled to take place tomorrow

Centre's compensation cess collection in April down 90% YoY at Rs 990 cr

States worries on revenue front will aggravate, unless GST Council, which meets next week, decides to borrow from markets

Amit Shah speaks to all CMs, seeks views on extension of lockdown

During his talks with the chief ministers, Shah sought to know the areas of concern of the states and the sectors they want to open up further from June 1, the official said

States can't charge fare from migrant workers, must provide food, says SC

The bench, also comprising Justices S K Kaul and M R Shah, directed that states oversee the registration of migrant workers and ensure that they are made to board the train or bus at the earliest

Different Centre-state rules slow India Inc's bid to restart business

The Delhi government, in a major relaxation. has permitted everyone to go to office. But the Maharashtra government has gone to the other extreme by keeping offices closed till the end of May.

Centre passes the baton on to States for initiating labour law reforms

It is pushing the states to undertake they reforms without taking the Ordinance route to codify the laws

Delhi to Andhra, states take slow and steady steps to exit lockdown

Delhi implemented most of the demands made to the Centre in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 May.

Covid-19 outbreak: Govt eases curbs on interstate movement amid lockdown

Union home secretary issues order amending earlier guidelines that barred people from crossing states and cities.

Telecom infra players urge states to reduce power tariffs amid coronavirus

The industry body has written letters to 26 states and two union territories seeking relief

Covid-19: PM to interact with CMs tomorrow; extension of lockdown on agenda

According to an official statement, he said states, district administrations and experts have suggested the extension of the lockdown to flatten the Covid-19 curve