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  Centre agrees to set up 12 special courts for speedy trials of cases against MPs, MLAs

  India | December 12, 2017 23:23 IST

  The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has agreed to setup 12 special courts to deal with 1,581 criminal cases pending against lawmakers.

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  Can't direct govt to bring a law to prevent torture in custody: SC

  India | November 27, 2017 23:26 IST

  The plea had sought a direction to the Centre to ensure an effective law and its enforcement to fulfil constitutional promise of human dignity and prevention of custodial torture.

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  Supreme Court grants six weeks to Centre to clarify stand on Ram Sethu

  India | November 13, 2017 23:25 IST

  The Supreme Court today granted six weeks to the Centre to clarify its stand on the mythical Ram Sethu, a chain of limestone shoals between Indian and Sri Lankan coasts.

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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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  Centre seeks suggestions for issues of people living along LoC, IB

  India | November 12, 2017 11:17 IST

  Central government has sought suggestions from civil, military and paramilitary forces about the steps needed to be taken to address the issues of people living along the LoC and the IB in J&K.

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  SC seeks centre's response on plea against linking Aadhaar with cell phones

  India | October 30, 2017 14:29 IST

  Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the mandatory linking of mobile phones with Aadhaar.

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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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  Is it a crime to be cordial with the Centre: TN CM Palaniswami hits back at DMK

  National | October 01, 2017 10:56 IST

  Taking aim at the DMK, Palaniswami said people knew those who had cordial ties with the Centre "for the sake of office" and criticised it when they failed to get benefits

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  Govt nod to Rs 25K cr internal security scheme for police modernisation, fighting terrorism

  India | September 28, 2017 8:33 IST

  In a bid to modernise police forces, fight terrorism and reinforce the law and order mechanism, the Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs 25,000-crore scheme for internal security

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  Rohingyas crisis: Centre stands firm on deporting Rohingya Muslims, asks SC not to interfere

  India | September 19, 2017 10:59 IST

  The Narendra Modi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Rohingya Muslims’ illegal immigration into India was illegal and their continued stay poses a serious security threat to the nation

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  Rohingya Muslims a serious security threat, some Rohingyas have links with Pak's ISI, Islamic State: Modi Govt to SC

  India | September 18, 2017 14:22 IST

  Seeking more time to file a detailed response in this regard, the Centre further stated that militant elements among the Rohingyas are active in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mewar and Jammu

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  States not spending money meant for urban homeless shelters: Supreme Court

  India | September 13, 2017 20:01 IST

  SC, while suggesting an audit of the money disbursed by Centre to the states for a scheme under NULM, said it could possibly be done by CAG and observed that these funds should not be diverted.

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  Govt to extend mandatory Aadhaar deadline for availing social benefits to Dec 31

  India | August 30, 2017 13:17 IST

  The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that it will extend the deadline for mandatory Aadhaar to avail social benefits to December 31 from the earlier September 30

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  ‘Please define patriotic rock band’: Owaisi’s dig at Centre over 'patriotic' rock shows at IITs

  National | August 29, 2017 22:02 IST

  As part of a programme named "Yeh India ka Time Hai", the government has identified certain bands which will be visiting the campuses of educational institutions across the country and perform patriotic songs

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  Criminalising marital rape could destabilise institution of marriage: Centre tells High Court

  India | August 29, 2017 19:49 IST

  In an affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court, the Centre said that there was need for a precise definition as to what constitutes marital rape and what would constitute marital non rape before a view in its criminalisation is taken

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  Forget 'bullet train' dream, focus on safety: Shiv Sena to Centre

  National | August 24, 2017 19:21 IST

  Taking a dim view of the 'bullet train' project in the backdrop of recent railway accidents, the Shiv Sena today said the Centre should instead focus on safely operating existing trains

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  Centre approves Rs 32,000-crore action plan to shore up Coast Guard: Report

  India | August 16, 2017 6:57 IST

  To strengthen the force-levels of Coast Guard, whose role became crucial after the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008, the government has approved a “definitive five-year action programme” worth Rs 31,748 crore

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  Mamata Banerjee strikes down Centre’s advisory on I-Day celebrations to Bengal schools

  National | August 14, 2017 12:49 IST

  Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has instructed all educational institutions to ignore a directive issued by the Union HRD Ministry to follow a prescribed format for I-Day celebrations

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  'Centre to cooperate if Tamil Nadu brings ordinance on NEET'

  National | August 13, 2017 19:48 IST

  Nirmala Sitharaman today said the Centre will cooperate with Tamil Nadu if it brings an ordinance seeking exemption from NEET for government colleges for one year.

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  Marital rape not penal offence, Parliament debated it: Supreme Court

  India | August 10, 2017 7:23 IST

  The raging issue whether to make forced marital intercourse and sexual acts part of offence of rape in penal law has been extensively debated and now it cannot be considered as a criminal act, the Supreme Court today said