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Speed News: SC criticizes states over stray dog reports, says national image suffers
Originals | October 27, 2025 21:21 ISTSC criticizes states over stray dog reports, says national image suffers. Justice Surya Kant to succeed BR Gavai as Chief Justice. VIP to support Tej Pratap Yadav-backed JJD candidate in Bihar 2025. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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In Pics: Indian states with 'Special Category Status' and what makes them unique
India | July 02, 2025 11:23 ISTSpecial Category Status (SCS) was introduced in 1969 following the recommendations of the Fifth Finance Commission. The idea was to address the development needs of states that faced disadvantages due to their geography, economy, and infrastructure.
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Supreme Court grants Centre three months to complete delimitation in four northeast states
India | March 18, 2025 16:20 ISTThe Supreme Court has given the Centre three months to complete the delayed delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam, following concerns over prolonged inaction despite a 2020 presidential order.
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Delhi Elections: List of states ruled by BJP-NDA in 2025 after saffron party's huge capital win
India | February 08, 2025 23:56 ISTDelhi's election was fought as a direct battle between the 'Modi Model' and the 'Kejriwal Model', with the BJP promising a mix of continuity and expansion in welfare schemes. The saffron party's win in Delhi not only strengthens its position but also expands the NDA's control over key states.
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Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation meeting with finance ministers of state, UT
Business | June 22, 2024 11:51 ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been holding pre-budget consultation meetings with various stakeholders, economists and experts since June 19. The upcoming budget is the first budget of Modi government after winning the third term.
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Telangana becomes latest to have official song: How many more states have their own songs? | Details
India | May 31, 2024 19:04 ISTMany of the Indian states have adopted official songs and anthems which are played at the state functions and ceremonies. As many as 16 states and UTs have their own songs. Let's take a look to them.
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SC directs Centre, states to fill vacancies in CIC and SICs, says RTI Act will become 'dead letter'
India | October 30, 2023 20:49 ISTThe case was addressed by the apex court after senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan filed submissions and said that state information commissions had become defunct due to the absence of serving commissioners. The bench also observed seven vacant positions in the CIC.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release assessment report of states, Union Territories
Business | June 30, 2022 10:12 ISTAccording to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the BRAP report includes 301 reform points that cover 15 business regulatory areas such as access to Information, single window system, labour, environment, sectoral reforms and other reforms spanning across the lifecycle of a typical business.
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Central teams sent to 9 states, UTs reporting high number of dengue cases
India | November 03, 2021 11:38 ISTThese 9 states and union territories are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, TN, UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi and J&K.
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Over 104.5 crore COVID vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre
India | October 22, 2021 13:25 ISTA total of 1,04,58,46,415 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through govt of India and through direct state procurement category, the health ministry said.
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MHA issues guidelines to fight possible Covid third wave: 'Ensure no large gathering'
India | August 28, 2021 17:39 ISTExtending the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines for one more month till September 30, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the overall pandemic situation now appears to be largely stable at the national level, except for the localised spread observed in a few states.
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Centre asks states to submit data on deaths due to oxygen shortage: Sources
India | July 27, 2021 17:59 ISTThe Centre on Tuesday asked states to submit data on the deaths caused due to the shortage of oxygen, sources said. The data is likely to be presented before the Monsoon Session of Parliament wraps up on August 13.
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MHA says 'blatant violation' of Covid norms in hill stations, markets; asks states to take action
India | July 14, 2021 16:10 ISTIn a letter to all states and UTs, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said Covid-appreciate behaviour is not being adhered to in public transport and massive crowds are thronging marketplaces, violating social distancing norms.
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Medical fraternity welcomes PM Modi's free COVID vaccine announcement
News | June 08, 2021 12:27 ISTMedical fraternity welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of free COVID-19 vaccines to states.
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Vaccinate staff of banks, insurance companies on priority: Finance Ministry to States
India | May 14, 2021 17:24 ISTThe finance ministry on Friday asked state governments to accord priority to employees of banks and insurance companies for COVID-19 vaccination, saying they are exposed to high risks during these difficult times.
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Don't stop interstate buses, trucks during night curfew: MHA tells states
India | June 12, 2020 20:19 ISTThe Home Ministry wrote to different states and Union Territories on Friday to clarify its order on implementation of night curfew between 9 pm and 5 am and advised against restricting the movement of buses, trucks carrying goods, and other essential services.
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Borrowing limit of states raised from 3 to 5% of Gross State Domestic Product
Business | May 17, 2020 13:30 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the government has raised the borrowing limit of states from 3 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product to 5 per cent in 2020-21. This will add an extra availibility of Rs 4.28 lakh crore for the states.
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Lynching: SC notice to centre, states for non-implementation of its directions
India | July 26, 2019 19:15 ISTThe Supreme Court Friday sought the Centre's response on the allegation that it has not implemented a slew of directions issued last year to curb lynching and mob violence.
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Explained | Procedure of renaming states, cities in India
Fyi | July 03, 2019 20:28 ISTIndian legislature has laid down major guidelines for renaming a state or a city. The Central government and the state government have to follow a given set of guidelines necessarily so that, it may be considered as democratically acceptable and may represent the will of the majority.
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Farmers begin 10-day nationwide protest
News | June 02, 2018 12:33 ISTFarmers begin 10-day nationwide protest.
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