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Centre approves Zojila tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir
India | Jan 03, 2018, 03:55 PM ISTThe tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir valley and Ladakh, which remains cut-off from the rest of the world during winters due to heavy snowfall.
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Govt earmarks Rs 10,132 crore for internal security in 3 years
India | Jan 02, 2018, 02:53 PM ISTOver Rs 10,000 crore has been earmarked for internal security related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, Northeastern region and the Naxal-hit areas.
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Centre agrees to set up 12 special courts for speedy trials of cases against MPs, MLAs
India | Dec 12, 2017, 11:23 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 27, 2017, 11:26 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 13, 2017, 11:25 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 13, 2017, 05:34 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 12, 2017, 11:17 AM ISTCentral 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 | Oct 30, 2017, 02:29 PM ISTSupreme 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 | Oct 04, 2017, 07:52 PM ISTPetroleum 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 | Oct 01, 2017, 10:56 AM ISTTaking 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 | Sep 28, 2017, 08:33 AM ISTIn 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 | Sep 19, 2017, 10:59 AM ISTThe 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 | Sep 18, 2017, 02:22 PM ISTSeeking 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 | Sep 13, 2017, 08:01 PM ISTSC, 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 | Aug 30, 2017, 01:17 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 29, 2017, 10:02 PM ISTAs 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 | Aug 29, 2017, 07:49 PM ISTIn 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 | Aug 24, 2017, 07:21 PM ISTTaking 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 | Aug 16, 2017, 06:57 AM ISTTo 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 | Aug 14, 2017, 12:49 PM ISTMamata 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