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The Central government on Tuesday scored a major victory in the Rajya Sabha on the back of cracks in the opposition when the House passed the Triple Talaq Bill after rejecting the opposition's demand to refer the Bill to the Select Committee. (Photo: PTI/File)

Congress asks Rajya Sabha MPs to be present in the House from 11 am

The sittings of the Rajya Sabha, which were earlier scheduled up to July 26 has been extended up to August 7.

01 Aug 2019 10:57 AM

In a bid to prevent vehicle thefts or misuse of stolen vehicles, the Central government has directed auto makers to affix laser-oriented microdots in their vehicles and parts, which can be read only by microscopes under ultraviolet light sources.

Microdots in vehicles to make theft difficult

The ministry had asked the experts to involve Delhi Police officials while framing the standards.

01 Aug 2019 1:22 AM

Rao discussed the arrangements to be made for the 'yagna' with Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy on Tuesday, a statement from the Chief Minister's office read. (Photo: File)

KCR to perform Mahasudarshan Yagam at Yadadri; CMs, Governors, gurus invited

Arrangements will be made for the lakhs of devotees who will participate in the event.

31 Jul 2019 9:05 AM

The first attempts to induce artificial rainfall in drought-hit Solapur failed to yield positive results Wednesday. Three planes that arrived in Solapur Tuesday for this purpose flew about 200 kilometres Wednesday but did not find suitable clouds for cloud seeding. (Photo: ANI)

Attempt to induce artificial rain fails in Solapur

On Wednesday when Mumbai was hit by heavy rain, the planes could not find suitable clouds for cloud seeding in the Solapur district.

25 Jul 2019 2:33 AM

Chief minister and Trinamul Congress chief Mamata Banerjee greets supporters on Martyrs’ Day programme at Esplanade on Sunday. (Photo: Asian Age)

TMC rally: Mamata Banerjee says rail services curtailed

An Eastern Railway official said several special trains were being operated in the Sealdah and Howrah divisions.

22 Jul 2019 6:16 AM

Fadnavis said the committee has finalised ToR, and states have been asked to give their feedback by August 7.

Chief ministers' panel on agri favours linking Finance Commission grants with reforms

The next meeting of the committee will be on August 16.

19 Jul 2019 9:22 AM

In the Budget 2019, contribution to NPS increased from 10 per cent to 14 per cent for Central government employees.

Govt denies possibility of reintroduction of Old Pension Scheme

In 2004, government introduced National Pension Scheme (NPS) and made mandatory for all Central government employees.

16 Jul 2019 1:02 PM

Bringing in domain experts in the government from outside has been one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet administrative reforms.

Dilli Ka Babu: Reservation in lateral entry?

The posting is part of a unique and fairly new initiative started by the Central government last year to groom bureaucrats at the Centre.

14 Jul 2019 12:16 AM

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar with senior party leader K.C. Tyagi (left).

JD-U’s renewed demand for special status heats up political temperature

Party believes state meets criterion, may join hands with YSR Congress, BJD to raise issue in Parliament.

12 Jul 2019 4:03 AM

The Budget documents give break-up of the jobs that were created in the central government departments in the last two years.

Over 3.81 lakh new jobs created in central govt departments in last two years

Over 53,000 new jobs were created in indirect tax departments and 29,935 in direct tax departments.

08 Jul 2019 2:53 PM

The World Bank group flagship report published in June, 2019 on global economic prospects reported a 0.3 per cent point fall in growth from the projected 2.9 per cent, which is reported as mainly due to weaker than expected international trade and investment at the start of the year.

Not by debt alone

Economies world over slow down as it does in India, and an immediate casualty can be employment.

16 Jun 2019 8:23 AM

According to the MHA, the latest reports indicated that five persons were killed on Saturday in post-poll clashes in North 24 Parganas district.

Centre advisory to West Bengal govt on violence

The Central government expressed “deep concern” over continuing violence in West Bengal even after the general elections, an MHA official said.

10 Jun 2019 7:03 AM

Out of the total revenue expenditure, Rs 19,557 crore is on account of interest payments and Rs 68,974 crore is on account of major subsidies, said the ministry. (Photo: ANI)

Union government's revenue receipts at Rs 97,631 crore in April

‘Total expenditure incurred by India is Rs 2,54,679cr, of which Rs 2,24,091cr is on revenue account and Rs 30,588cr is on capital account.

31 May 2019 7:53 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Invites to global leaders pending

Speculation is rife that a galaxy of top world leaders could be invited to attend the PM’s swearing-in ceremony.

26 May 2019 5:29 AM

The 770 companies have been drawn from the Border Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Central Industrial Security Force, SAP, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Railway Protection Force. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Central government deploys 770 companies of CAPF for polls

Eight parliamentary constituencies: Tamluk, Kanthi, Ghatal, Jhargram, Midnapore, Purulia, Bankura and Bishnupur will go to polls on May 12.

11 May 2019 2:21 AM

The Bhartiya Kamgar Sena’s Suryakant Mahadik holds a press conference on Monday. (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Union: Will close airports if Jet crisis not sorted

The trade union demanded that the Central government should direct banks to provide financial help to the company.

07 May 2019 6:57 AM

The Goa chief minister died at his private residence in Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

Govt announces national mourning on Monday, after Parrikar's death

State funeral will be accorded to Manohar Parrikar.

17 Mar 2019 10:07 PM

The separatist organisation, Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K) had enacted its own constitution in 1953, added sources. (Representational Image)

Banned Jamaat-e-Islami(J&K) behind separatist ideology in Kashmir: Govt sources

Jamaat-e-Islami (J&K), which has been banned for a span of five years, is responsible for separatist and radical ideology in Kashmir.

01 Mar 2019 3:49 PM

Former finance secy A N Jha joins 15th Fin Comm as member

Jha, a 1982 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, superannuated as a finance secretary to the Government of India on February 28.

01 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

India has been invited by the 57-member OIC as a “Guest of Honour” for the inaugural plenary. (Photo:ANI)

Congress objects India's participation at OIC

Congress is surprised that the central government was being invited to participate in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

24 Feb 2019 11:07 AM

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