Modi Government
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Modi govt extends ceasefire agreements with three Naga insurgent groups for one more year
India | Apr 21, 2022, 09:50 AM ISTIn a statement, Home Ministry said the agreements are with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-NK, National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Reformation and National Socialist Council of Nagaland K-Khango.
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Insurance scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19 extended till October
India | Apr 20, 2022, 01:08 PM ISTGovernment said that the six-month extension will provide a safety net to the dependents of health workers who are deputed to take care of COVID-19 patients.
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Petrol, diesel to become cheaper? Modi govt considering reducing excise duty, say sources
India | Apr 12, 2022, 04:36 PM ISTIn November last year, the government reduced the excise duty on petrol and diesel. Petrol had become cheaper by Rs 5 per liter while diesel cost reduced by Rs 10 per liter. Some states had also reduced VAT that further helped reducing petrol, diesel prices.
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Biometric data of political detainees will not be collected under new law: Amit Shah
India | Apr 07, 2022, 11:59 AM ISTCriminal Procedure (Identification) Bill seeks to empower police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and those accused of crimes.
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Rahul Gandhi leads Congress protest against fuel price hike, demands roll back
India | Mar 31, 2022, 11:08 AM ISTRahul Gandhi said that common people are suffering due to rising petrol, diesel prices and demanded an immediate roll back.
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Govt mulls ending MPs' quota for admission of students in central schools
Education | Mar 21, 2022, 01:12 PM ISTThe Modi government will discuss in the Lok Sabha whether to scrap the privilege of MPs recommending the admission of students in central schools.
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Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi Govt over China, Pegasus; BJP hits back
India | Feb 02, 2022, 11:43 PM ISTLeading the Opposition charge during the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, Rahul Gandhi said the present government's stand on China and Pakistan worked only to bring the two neighbouring countries together to work against India.
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Budget 2022: Modi govt's efforts in Northeast to become golden chapter of India's growth, says Prez
Business | Jan 31, 2022, 04:43 PM ISTPresident Kovind said a new airport is being set up at Hollongi near Itanagar, and a modern new terminal has recently been opened at the the Maharaja Bir Bikram airport in Tripura.
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When will you provide COVID-19 vaccine booster shots? Rahul Gandhi asks Centre
India | Dec 22, 2021, 01:29 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said that going by the current vaccination rate, 42 per cent of the population will be vaccinated by December 2021.
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Bill to link Aadhaar with Voter ID passed in Lok Sabha amid din
India | Dec 20, 2021, 03:25 PM ISTThe bill allows the electoral registration officers to ask for Aadhaar number from persons already included in the electoral roll for the purposes of authentication of entries in electoral roll.
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Opposition parties refuse to attend meeting called by Centre to break Rajya Sabha impasse
India | Dec 20, 2021, 12:17 PM ISTThere has been a stalemate in the Rajya Sabha over the issue of suspension of 12 MPs and the functioning of the House has been affected due to the protests by the Opposition MPs seeking revocation of their suspension.
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Farmers protest: Agitation suspended after 378 days; 'ghar wapasi' from December 11
India | Dec 09, 2021, 04:28 PM ISTThe Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced the suspension of the farmers' protest. Farmers will start vacating the Delhi border points from December 11.
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Sonia Gandhi holds meeting with Congress MPs, says - Modi government insensitive towards farmers
News | Dec 08, 2021, 12:57 PM ISTCongress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday lashed out at the Modi government over farmers issues and accused it of being 'insensitive' towards farmers and common people of the country. Speaking at the Parliamentary Party meeting, Sonia asked the MPs to honour the sacrifice of farmers who died during the year-long protests against three farm laws.
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Farooq Abdullah takes a swipe at Modi govt, says - farm laws repealed as they fear loss in upcoming polls
News | Dec 08, 2021, 08:40 AM ISTValley leader Farooq Abdullah, in his recent statement, slammed the centre. He said that the farm laws were repealed because the elections are near and the Modi government fears losing.
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'Agitation is moving towards a solution but...': Rakesh Tikait on farm laws protest
India | Nov 30, 2021, 11:41 PM ISTIn an exclusive conversation with India TV, Rakesh Tikait said that the discussions should take place over the law on MSP, withdrawing of cases against farmers, financial aid to farmers' families among other issues.
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Congress slams Modi govt over ordinances allowing for extension of CBI, ED directors' tenures
India | Nov 15, 2021, 09:29 AM ISTAccording to the two ordinances brought in by the government on Sunday, the tenures of Directors of the CBI and the ED can now be up to a maximum of five years from the present two years.
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PM Modi divides 77 ministers into 8 groups under new plan to improve governance
India | Nov 15, 2021, 08:32 AM ISTThe 77 ministers have been divided into eight groups to develop technology-based resources, create a pool of professionals and bring more transparency and further improve and efficiency of the Modi government.
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Govt indulging in doublespeak over 'Made in India' slogan: Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 22, 2021, 01:58 PM ISTRahul Gandhi cited a media report that said the trade with China grew by 49 per cent with Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla red-flagging the deficit.
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Akhilesh Yadav slams centre for oil price hike, issue of farmers
News | Oct 17, 2021, 03:00 PM ISTSP leader Akhilesh Yadav, in his recent statement, slammed centre on the issue of hike in prices of petrol diesel, while also commenting on the issue of the farmers.
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'Congratulations Modi Ji': Kapil Sibal tweets as India slips to 101st rank in Global Hunger Index
India | Oct 15, 2021, 10:50 AM ISTIndia has slipped to 101st position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 of 116 countries, from its 2020 position of 94th and is behind its neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal.