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The official said that Rs 500 crore has already been allocated for the scheme. (Photo: Twitter/ representational image)

1 year on, no takers for 'Operation Greens' in West Bengal

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) had announced the scheme in 2018-19 Budget.

17 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

On January 28, the Supreme Court had asked the Centre and the Meghalaya government to continue their efforts to rescue the miners. (Photo: File)

SC to hear PIL on rescue efforts for trapped miners in Meghalaya tomorrow

A bench headed by Supreme Court Justice AK Sikri on Monday said that 'it seems to be certain that nobody is alive'.

04 Feb 2019 3:24 PM

Five activists were arrested in multiple raids across country in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon case in August. (Photo: File)

Heard arrested activists' case on foundation of liberty, SC to Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday extended house arrest of 5 rights activists, suspected of having Maoist links, till Sep 19.

17 Sep 2018 1:28 PM

There is no denying the cost savings associated with simultaneous elections for the government. (Representational image)

One poll, and its pitfalls

India is one country, but we need to recognise the existence of 29 states within this country and each state having its own elected government.

15 Jul 2018 12:15 AM

It was initially contemplated that because of the inherent construct of the GST, states that are net consumers will be greatly benefited over manufacturing states.

Consumption-led states get an advantage

It appears that the GST has brought in a competitive edge for consumption-led states.

01 Jul 2018 7:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Dilli Ka Babu: PM Modi’s big bet on babus

Modi has taken an important step towards administrative reforms and building implementation capacity.

01 Jul 2018 5:39 AM

The problems started right from how the GST rates should be apportioned between the Centre and the states.

GST marks federal nature of Indian Constitution

The powers of the Centre and the states were clearly demarcated.

01 Jul 2018 12:01 AM

Home minister Rajnath Singh, in a statement issued on Sunday, reiterated that the security forces had been directed to take all possible action to ensure that terror outfits do not resort to violence and killing. (Photo: PTI)

J&K truce ends, operations set to resume soon

The central government had on May 17 decided that security forces will not conduct offensive operations in J&K during Ramzan.

18 Jun 2018 1:24 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and president of opposition National Conference Farooq Abdullah (Photo: PTI)

Farooq Abdullah cautions Hurriyat against talks with Delhi

Abdullah has asked the separatists not to talk for the sake of talks unless the Centre comes up with a concrete proposal.

11 Jun 2018 4:54 AM

‘Cost of stable govt dictatorship?’

Yashwant slams BJP for desperate attempts to ‘buy’ MLAs to form Karnataka govt.

28 May 2018 4:28 AM

Rajasthan Congress president Sachin Pilot and party leaders in state’s Jhalawar district on Friday.

Congress mobilises booth-level workers

According to the survey, if the state goes to polls today, the Congress could bag 44 per cent votes as against the BJP’s 39 per cent.

26 May 2018 5:13 AM

An annoyed Supreme Court has dismissed the objections from Karnataka and Kerala about the methodology of making indents for quantity of water in reservoirs. (Photo: File)

Cauvery: Some light at end of the tunnel

The February 16 ruling will be the cornerstone of this final process of setting up an authority to oversee the measuring and sharing of water.

21 May 2018 5:25 AM

The Supreme Court said it will not go into 'correctness of the scheme' and rather confine itself to whether the scheme was in consonance with its February 16 judgment. (Photo: File)

Centre submits draft Cauvery management scheme in SC

SC said it will examine whether the scheme is in consonance with its judgment and will consider, approve it on May 16.

14 May 2018 1:25 PM

Officials claimed that those who are earning well can afford to pay a higher maintenance amount to their parents. (Representational image)

Harsher penalty for neglecting parents?

According to the existing Act only biological children and grandchildren are covered by the definition of “children”.

13 May 2018 5:53 AM

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: AP)

J&K: Yet another warning

It is necessary to reiterate that no form of normality can return without a carefully calibrated political process initiated by the Centre.

10 May 2018 12:45 AM

The largest number of 59 projects lying pending are in the railway sector and their total worth is Rs 2 lakh crore.

Worried, PMO scrambles to boost sluggish economy

The PMO is mainly worried with the enormous delays being faced by infrastructure projects.

04 May 2018 1:01 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

SC rejects govt’s plea to stay its SC/ST law ruling

The A-G told the court the judgment has led to more crimes being committed against dalits without registration of FIR and arrest being made.

04 May 2018 12:48 AM

Sugarcane farmers who haven’t been paid the full sum will get Rs 5.50 per quintal (of cane crushed) directly in their bank accounts from the Centre, which wants to prevent a crisis developing in sugar-producing states. (Representational image)

Karnataka Assembly polls’ effect: Sugar farmers set to get arrears

he decision is likely to bring some relief to sugarcane farmers in poll-bound Karnataka, where Assembly polls are due on May 12.

03 May 2018 6:25 AM

Meanwhile, the home ministry has also assured the state police that it can investigate the Kathua rape case without pressure from any quarters’’ and stern action should be taken against the accused persons.

Kathua rape case: Govt plans security to protect nomadic tribes

Home ministry sources said the Centre was even willing to provide additional central para-military forces for this purpose.

15 Apr 2018 5:37 AM

Kerala joins Centre to seek SC/ST Act verdict review

In its petition, filed through advocate G. Prakash, Kerala said that the March 20 verdict has created insecurity among SC/ST people.

15 Apr 2018 4:57 AM

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