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Govt empowers Army to buy ammunitions, spares for short, intense war

The government has now empowered the Army directly to procure critical weapons systems and military platforms to maintain combat readiness for short duration "intense wars"

No need to use ‘hammer’, competition will force businesses to cut prices: Govt

The government, with its anti-profiteering rules under the GST regime, does not intend to use the “hammer” immediately to pull down prices, leaving it to market forces to guide companies to pass on the benefits of GST to consumers

Put on hold lawyers elevation as HC judge: Collegium to govt

The Supreme Court collegium is learnt to have asked the government to put on hold the process of appointing an Uttar Pradesh lawyer as a judge of the Allahabad High Court after it found that the candidate is facing a criminal case.

Don’t be misled by delay rumours, GST to roll out on July 1: Govt

Putting an end on rumours of a possible deferment of the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the government on Tuesday clarified that it will be implemented from July 1

Govt proposes NEET-like exam to recruit judges in subordinate courts

The proposal comes close on the heels of several states, including some ruled by the BJP, opposing the formation of an all-India judicial service, a 60-year-old idea

Solid Waste management set to turn a new page tomorrow in Delhi NCR

The government will launch a programme of solid waste segregation on Monday in the National Capital Region as a major initiative on the urban environment front that combines waste management.

Reliance Industries will invest in Punjab; to provide free WiFi to government institutions

A slew of investment initiative has been promised by the Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani today for the development of Punjab across a wide spectrum of sectors.

No grace period to exchange demonetised notes, Govt tells SC

The government would not extend the period to exchange demonetised currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 will be granted, the Supreme Court was informed on Friday.

Govt to start Internet safety programme with Google

Government releases new pictorial warnings for tobacco products

5 things you should know about the simplified ITR forms

The government today introduced a new, simplified income tax returns form which will be available for filing returns for the Assessment Year 2017-18 from Saturday. The government hopes the simplified process will make filing of

Govt can’t make Aadhaar mandatory for welfare schemes: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the Aadhaar card cannot be made mandatory by the government for central welfare schemes.

Govt starts process for roll out of chip-based passports

The government is expected to introduce chip-embedded e-passports which will ensure that the information can be verified electronically. Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said

Full body truck scanners for 5 cross border trading posts: Government

The Centre has finally decided to install five full-body truck scanners at cross-LoC trading points, including Wagah and Uri. Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said in Rajya Sabha that the government is procuring

Surgical strike carried out after 'specific' and 'very definite' inputs: Government

Backing Army’s “surgical strikes” on terrorist launchpads across the LoC, the government today said that the decision was carried out by the Indian army after "specific and very definite" inputs. The strikes were carried out

Government launches free anti-virus for PC, mobile phones

In a bid to provide free apps to protect your desktop, laptop and mobile phones for removing malicious softwares, the government has launched a malware analysis centre called the Cyber Swachhta Kendra (CSK). "I would

Govt working to increase exports to China, says Shaktikanta Das

The government is working towards increasing exports to China to balance a wide trade deficit, Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said on Monday "Our Commerce and Trade Department is working with China to increase

Government seeks data from industry to take up visa issue with US

Amid concern raised over the US visa issue with the new American administration, the government on Sunday has sought detailed business data from the industry, mainly the IT companies. The issues related with visa was

Government extends reply date for IT queries on deposits till February 15

The government of India today extended the time limit for assessees receiving SMS or e-mail queries from the income tax department on cash deposits post demonetisation by 5 days to February 15. "Time limit for

Govt appoints three members into RBI's central board of directors

The Centre on Thursday appointed three part-time non-official directors on the all powerful Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India for a four-year term. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Ashok