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Government seeks Facebook's explanation over sharing of users' data by June 20
India | Jun 07, 2018, 11:08 PM ISTTaking suo-motu note of reports, the IT Ministry has asked the US-based firm for a detailed factual report on the issue.
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Pakistan violated ceasefire more than 1000 times in 2018: Govt
India | Jun 07, 2018, 10:44 PM ISTExternal Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said ceasefire violations were being used by Pakistan to aid infiltration of terrorists.
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Government approves revision in wage structures for Gramin Dak Sevaks
India | Jun 06, 2018, 06:24 PM ISTThe Dak Sevaks who were earlier getting Rs 2,295 per month would now get Rs 10,000 per month and those getting Rs 4,115 will now get Rs 14,500 per month.
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Govt decides against rethink over 2003 ceasefire agreement with Pakistan
News | Jun 05, 2018, 01:03 PM ISTGovt decides against rethink over 2003 ceasefire agreement with Pakistan
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Law against women's indecent depiction to cover new media soon: Government
India | Jun 04, 2018, 10:48 PM ISTThe Ministry's proposal also includes strengthening of the existing safeguards to prevent indecent representation of women through any media form on the other, said the ministry statement.
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Govt likely to announce Rs 7,000 crore bailout package to sugar mills as cane arrears mount
India | Jun 04, 2018, 09:05 PM ISTA decision in this regard is expected to be taken in the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) scheduled tomorrow, the sources added.
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No bids for Air India so far, govt 'hopeful' of good response on last day
Business | May 30, 2018, 06:06 PM ISTThe deadline for the expression of interest ends tomorrow and the request for proposal could be issued only after June 15.
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Government will issue ordinance to uphold SC, ST rights: Paswan
India | Apr 29, 2018, 11:43 PM ISTPaswan acknowledged that the government had a problem of perception on the Dalit issue but felt this can be set right in no time if sufficient steps were taken.
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Dalmia Bharat group wins contract to maintain Red Fort; Congress objects, government dismisses charge
India | Apr 28, 2018, 10:20 PM ISTDalmia Bharat Limited beat IndiGo and the GMR Group to win contracts to adopt the iconic Red For monument in New Delhi and Gandikota Fort in Andhra Pradesh.
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Row over appointment of SC judge: Apex court terms plea against Indu Malhotra 'unthinkable'
India | Apr 26, 2018, 11:14 PM ISTA bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra made the observation while refusing to stay the Presidential warrant appointing senior woman lawyer Indu Malhotra as an apex court judge.
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Govt to move Supreme Court for Dalit/ST quota in promotion: Paswan
India | Apr 17, 2018, 08:18 PM ISTPaswan, who is a member of a group of ministers constituted for issues involving these communities, said the government is open to bringing an ordinance but will first move the apex court.
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Can simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls be held in 2019: Govt to ask EC
Elections | Apr 14, 2018, 11:55 PM ISTThe views would be sought from the EC after the submission of a report by the Law Commission, which is likely to recommend simultaneous election in two phases in 2019 and 2024.
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Government mulls making GSTN 100% state-run entity; GST Council to take final call
Business | Apr 10, 2018, 11:29 PM ISTAfter GST Councils clearance, the proposal would go to the Union Cabinet since GSTN will become a public company.
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Government asks Customs to check smuggling of 'love hormone'
India | Apr 10, 2018, 08:16 PM ISTOxytocin is used, among other purposes, to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers and also to induce labour during childbirth.
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Rahul Gandhi to lead Congress protest against govt's failure on Monday, will hold day-long fast
National | Apr 08, 2018, 10:26 PM ISTCongress workers will hold a day-long fast at all state and district headquarters to protest against the BJP government and promote communal harmony and peace across the country.
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Government rules out excise duty cut to cushion petrol prices
India | Apr 02, 2018, 07:35 PM ISTThe BJP-led government had raised excise duty nine times between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre.
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Govt to borrow Rs 2.88 lakh crore in April-Sept; to issue inflation indexed bond
Business | Mar 26, 2018, 06:30 PM ISTEconomic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said the government will come out with inflation-indexed bonds linked to CPI or retail inflation. Also, government securities of 1-4 years duration will be introduced.
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None can raise question on govt's integrity, intention: Rajnath Singh
India | Mar 18, 2018, 08:57 PM IST"There can be a debate on whether more work has been done or less, but no one can raise a question on the integrity and intention of the government," Rajnath said.
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Government has broken imbalance in development by focusing on eastern part of India, says PM Modi
India | Mar 16, 2018, 11:23 PM ISTUnderlining the government's efforts to improve sanitation, PM said that while there were 6.5 crore toilets in 2014, the year his government came to power, there are 13 crore now.
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No proposal under consideration to discontinue Rs 2,000 note: Government tells Parliament
India | Mar 16, 2018, 04:19 PM ISTThe government also informed the Lok Sabha that it had decided to conduct field trials of plastic currency notes of Rs 10 in five cites.