Central Government
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Centre sends record 16 IPS officers to Manipur in major step towards stability
Manipur | Apr 12, 2025, 09:28 AM ISTIn a major step to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur, the Centre has deployed a record 16 IPS officers from the 2024 batch—its highest ever in one year.
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Good news for central govt employees: This allowance to be given more than once a year now | Details
Business | Apr 08, 2025, 07:44 AM ISTUntil now, this benefit was given only once annually, usually in the month of July. However, under the new system, even employees who join central government services after July will now be eligible to receive the allowance on a pro-rata basis.
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Govt employees to get 42 days of special casual leave for organ donation, says Centre
India | Apr 02, 2025, 02:48 PM IST"The government of India has provided a maximum of 42 days special casual leave to central government servants for donating their organ(s)," Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a written reply to a question.
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Modi govt approves UPI incentive scheme: What is it and how will it help small merchants?
Business | Mar 20, 2025, 01:44 PM ISTUPI incentive scheme: The scheme aims to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions which will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore. Only the UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 for small merchants are covered under the scheme.
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Govt opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians: 'Solely within domain of Parliament'
India | Feb 26, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTBan on convicted lawmakers: The central government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing a PIL plea seeking a lifetime ban on politicians who are convicted offenders from being able to contest elections.
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8th Pay Commission: How much will government employees' salaries increase? Here's the formula
Personal Finance | Feb 04, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTThe 8th Pay Commission is expected to bring substantial salary and pension hikes for over 1 crore government employees. Find out how the Aykroyd Formula will affect the new pay structure, with salaries potentially rising to Rs 51,480 for employees and pensions increasing to Rs 25,740.
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Is Centre bringing 125th Constitution Amendment during Budget Session? CM Himanta fuels speculations
Assam | Jan 28, 2025, 10:53 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was in Kokrajhar to mark the fifth anniversary of the Bodo Peace Accord, a tripartite agreement signed in 2020. The 125th CAB deals with amendments in the Sixth Schedule relating to the administration of tribal areas.
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Central govt employees can now use over 380 'premium' trains under LTC travel | Check full list
Business | Jan 18, 2025, 12:07 PM ISTThe Central government employees must be knowing that the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) is a travel allowance scheme prepared for government employees, allowing them to visit their hometown or any destination within India over a four-year block period.
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8th Pay Commission: What to expect for central government employees? FAQs
Personal Finance | Jan 16, 2025, 06:51 PM ISTThe 8th Pay Commission, effective January 1, 2026, proposes a 34.1 per cent pay hike for central government employees, with a fitment factor of 2.28 and a minimum wage increase to Rs 41,000. Know about key changes, challenges, and recommendations here.
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Budget 2025: Will govt announce 8th pay commission? What govt employees must know
Budget | Jan 07, 2025, 03:58 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. The pre-budget consultations, which started on December 6, have concluded. The central government employees and pensioners are hence waiting for the announcement of the commission.
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Yearender 2024: A look at 10 big announcements by Modi government
India | Dec 23, 2024, 06:01 PM ISTYearender 2024: The Modi government introduced several transformative policies and initiatives aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities and accelerating India’s development across various sectors. Let’s take a look at some of them.
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Centre hikes copra Minimum Support Price by up to Rs 420 for 2025 season
India | Dec 20, 2024, 08:58 PM ISTThe MSP for 'milling copra' has been increased by Rs 420 to Rs 11,582 per quintal, while for 'ball copra' by Rs 100 to Rs 12,100 per quintal for 2025, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told media.
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Modi govt to launch week-long good governance campaign from today: Know details here
India | Dec 19, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTAs part of Good Governance Week 2024, activities have been planned in New Delhi, States/UTs and all the districts across the country. A National level workshop will be organized in Dr Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi on December 23.
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Will new cities be added under 'Smart Cities Mission'? Check Modi govt's response
India | Dec 16, 2024, 10:59 PM ISTThe Smart Cities Mission has played a pivotal role in redefining urban spaces by integrating technology, enhancing infrastructure, and addressing the challenges of urbanisation.
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Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Centre over law and order in Delhi, holds Amit Shah 'accountable'
Delhi | Nov 29, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTArvind Kejriwal alleged that since Amit Shah assumed the role of Union Home Minister in 2019, the law and order situation in the national capital has worsened. He emphasised the need for immediate attention to address the security concerns of Delhi's residents.
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Centre dispatches 90 additional security force companies to Manipur amid fresh violence
Manipur | Nov 22, 2024, 08:01 PM ISTAmid fresh violence in Manipur, the Central Government has deployed 90 additional companies of security forces to restore law and order. This move comes as authorities work to prevent further escalation and ensure civilian safety, with a focus on stabilising the region.
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Central govt pensioners to get additional pension after turning 80: Check new guidelines here
Business | Oct 25, 2024, 09:22 PM ISTBy implementing these changes, DoPPW seeks to make the system more accessible, helping senior pensioners navigate their benefits with greater ease and efficiency.
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Flights bomb threats: Central govt reprimands X, asks to cooperate in investigation
India | Oct 23, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTOver the last 9 days, nearly 170 flights, domestic and international, have received bomb threats. These threats turned out to bo hoaxes but caused widespread panic and financial losses to airlines.
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Central govt would have hanged me by now had there been no democracy: Satyendar Jain | VIDEO
India | Oct 19, 2024, 12:49 PM ISTSatyendar Jain bail: The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday (October 18) granted bail to AAP leader Jain in a money laundering case. He was arrested in May 2022 in this case and Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted bail to Satyendar Jain.
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Modi govt approves 3 per cent DA hike ahead of Diwali: What does it mean? Explained
Explainers | Oct 19, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTThe Dearness Allowance/Dearness Relief is paid to central government employees/pensioners to adjust the cost of living and to protect their basic pay/pension from erosion in the real values. These are revised twice a year.