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  State govts should not give 'freebies' beyond fiscal capabilities: Former NITI Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar

  Business | August 14, 2022 14:00 IST

  "Non-merit freebies which are the nature of giving out gifts, consumer durables. Those are to be looked at carefully and in any case should not be undertaken by the governments who have fiscal constraints," Rajiv Kumar told in an interview.

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  Centre, states can include value of water conservation in school curriculum: Venkaiah Naidu

  India | October 03, 2021 19:56 IST

  VP Naidu also proposed that schools should conduct nature camps for students from a young age so that children, especially those living in the urban areas, see and enjoy the splendour of nature.

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  Govts should take High Court nod before withdrawing cases against MPs/MLAs: Supreme Court

  India | August 25, 2021 13:51 IST

  A bench headed by chief justice NV Ramana said, "We're not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in HC. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".

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  Check ideological background before appointing people in govt: BJP to states

  India | June 13, 2021 10:56 IST

  The Central leadership of the BJP has advised all the party-ruled state governments to conduct proper ideological background check of any individual before giving him/her any position in the government.

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  Three state governments have turned to astrology to ensure survival, claims seer

  India | June 13, 2019 18:16 IST

  The seer cites a picture of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath sitting in a religious posture while performing astrological rituals for smooth functioning of his government.

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  Padmavati: SC rejects plea to block Bhansali's film; govts say 'distortion of history not accepted'

  India | November 21, 2017 8:05 IST

  The scheduled release date of the film, mired in controversy over conjectures that it "distorts history" regarding Rajput queen Padmavati, has been deferred from December 1.

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  SC notice to Centre, states on plea to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR

  India | November 13, 2017 17:34 IST

  The apex court issued notice to the Centre and the state governments concerned on the plea which also sought a direction to promote solar energy and electric vehicles to check pollution.

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  After excise cut, Centre urges states to reduce VAT on fuel by 5%

  Business | October 04, 2017 19:52 IST

  Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged the state governments to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel by 5 per cent

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  In big infra push, Centre allows states to borrow directly from overseas lenders

  April 20, 2017 12:10 IST

  The move marks a shift from the existing procedure that bars state government entities from borrowing directly from external agencies

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  Allow transgenders to use public toilets of their choice: Centre tells states

  India | April 05, 2017 12:05 IST

  The Centre has made a considerable move to allow members from the third gender to use washrooms meant for both men or women in community and public toilets.

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  Cabinet green signals railways for joint venture with states for rail projects

  India | February 03, 2016 19:10 IST

  New Delhi: With a view to ensure greater participation of states, Union Cabinet today allowed the Railways to form Joint Venture companies with state governments to mobilize resources for speedy implementation of rail projects.Keeping in

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  Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses seized

  India | October 28, 2015 9:01 IST

  New Delhi: Over 82,000 tonnes of pulses have been seized so far from hoarders during 8,394 raids carried out by 12 state governments, resulting in a marginal fall in tur and urad dal prices across

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  Babus facing corruption charges may get promotion

  India | September 16, 2015 21:23 IST

  New Delhi: Bureaucrats facing corruption charges will be able to get foregone promotions and subsequent benefits after getting a clean chit from disciplinary authority, as per draft guidelines formed by the Centre.The move comes after

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  Supreme Court concerned over 'extremely large' amount of cases before JJBs

  India | July 25, 2015 5:56 IST

  New Delhi:   The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the "extremely large" number of cases pending before the Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB) across the country with Uttar Pradesh alone accounting for 34,569 cases

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  Centre asks states to roll up sleeves, boost foodgrain supply

  India | July 07, 2015 16:47 IST

  New Delhi:  Concerned over price rise in pulses and other commodities, the Centre today asked state governments to take stringent action against hoarders and boost supply in "vulnerable areas" prone to shortages.The states have also

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  As swine flu toll rises, states told to operate 24X7 helplines

  India | February 19, 2015 19:00 IST

  New Delhi: Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth today urged state governments to ensure round-the-clock functioning of outbreak monitoring cells and necessary helplines as the number of people affected by swine flu in the country crossed the

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  Coal ministry to auction 38 coal blocks

  June 03, 2012 12:09 IST

  New Delhi, Jun 3: The coal ministry will be auctioning 38 coal blocks to integrated steel plants in the private, cement, sponge iron, surface gasification, power, and state governments. These coal blocks belong to  seven