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  Govt launches PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojna portal to boost job creation: All you need to know

  India | August 18, 2025 15:44 IST

  Designed as a central sector programme, the PMVBRY seeks to create over 3.5 crore employment opportunities within a span of two years. According to the Union Minister of Labour and Employment, the scheme will be operative from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027.

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  Centre likely to extend CBI chief Praveen Sood's tenure, Rahul Gandhi submits dissent note: Sources

  India | May 06, 2025 9:34 IST

  Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the committee responsible for the appointment of the CBI director. The meeting was also attended by Rahul Gandhi and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna.

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  Union govt raises APM gas price by 4 per cent: CNG, fertiliser and electricity costs set to rise

  Business | April 01, 2025 8:40 IST

  APM gas is produced by state-owned firms Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) from fields that were given to them on a nomination basis. This is the first increase in the APM gas price in two years and in accordance with the roadmap that was laid out by the government.

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  Modi govt approves UPI incentive scheme: What is it and how will it help small merchants?

  Business | March 20, 2025 13:44 IST

  UPI incentive scheme: The scheme aims to promote low-value BHIM-UPI transactions which will be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore. Only the UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000 for small merchants are covered under the scheme.

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  Hotel body urges central govt to delink food and beverage GST rates from room tariffs, here's why

  Business | March 10, 2025 8:29 IST

  The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India emphasised that the current practice of linking F&B taxation to hotel room tariffs is both unfair and operationally challenging for the hospitality industry.

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  Modi govt approves Rs 2,900-crore 'Project Lion': All you need to know about it

  India | March 04, 2025 12:55 IST

  Project Lion: The central government has given the green signal to 'Project Lion', a comprehensive initiative aimed at the conservation and expansion of the Asiatic lion population in India. With this project, the government aims to take a proactive approach to secure the future of Asiatic lions.

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  India imposes ban on export of low-priced raw human hair below USD 65 per kg | Details here

  India | February 10, 2025 19:21 IST

  India is one of the largest exporters of raw human hair, which is widely used in the wig and hair extension industry. The new policy is expected to curb illegal trade, under-invoicing, and smuggling to ensure better regulation and fair pricing in the market.

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  New Income Tax Bill gets Cabinet approval, likely to be introduced in Parliament next week: Sources

  February 08, 2025 0:01 IST

  In her Budget speech on July 23, 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961, within six months. The income tax department has received 6,500 suggestions from stakeholders on review of the Income Tax Act.

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  How many Indian prisoners are in foreign jails at present? Check govt's reply in Parliament

  India | February 07, 2025 18:44 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs said India has also entered into prisoner transfer treaties with many nations that allow a person convicted of a crime to be transferred to his or her home country to serve the prison sentence.

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  India extends ban on de-oiled rice bran exports till September

  India | February 05, 2025 23:32 IST

  De-oiled rice bran, a key ingredient in cattle and poultry feed, was first banned in July 2023 to ensure adequate domestic availability. Since then, the restriction has been extended multiple times in response to market conditions.

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  Modi govt announces 'Cashless Treatment Scheme' for road accident victims: Know all about it

  India | January 08, 2025 11:03 IST

  Cashless Treatment Scheme: The scheme will be implemented through an IT platform, combining the functionalities of the e-Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) application of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Transaction Management System of NHA.

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  Modi govt approves 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme: All you need to know about it

  India | November 26, 2024 8:33 IST

  The benefits of the 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme will be provided to all higher educational institutions under the management of the Central or state government and research & development institutions. This list covers more than 6,300 institutions.

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  Centre rolls out 'PM Internship Scheme' for EWS unemployed youths: All you need to know about it

  India | October 03, 2024 18:15 IST

  Announced in the Union Budget 2024, the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme in Top Companies will also provide insurance coverage to the interns. The scheme will be implemented through an online portal developed by the corporate affairs ministry.

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  NDA govt completes 100 days: Amit Shah hails political stability in country, sets new goal for 2029

  India | September 17, 2024 11:34 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office for the third consecutive term on June 9 this year.

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  Central government to partially implement new Telecommunications Act from June 26: Know all about it

  India | June 21, 2024 23:30 IST

  The Telecommunications Act 2023 replaces the old regulatory framework for the telecommunication sector, which was previously governed by the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, the Wireless Telegraphy Act of 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act of 1950.

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  Centre issues draft guidelines to curb unsolicited business calls, messages; seeks public feedback

  India | June 20, 2024 16:36 IST

  The new guidelines aim to crack down on unwanted calls from unregistered phone numbers, labelling such practices as unfair trade practices and imposing fines for violations. This marks the first instance where penalties are being considered for infringing on consumer privacy and rights.

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  Yasin Malik faction's J-K Peoples Freedom League designated as 'unlawful organisation' for 5 years

  Jammu and Kashmir | March 16, 2024 11:24 IST

  According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, four factions of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) have been indulging in unlawful activities. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government will remain unsparing towards organisations involved in terror activities.

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  How can senior citizens lodge complaints regarding pension-related issues? All you need to know

  Business | March 04, 2024 14:12 IST

  Union Finance Ministry set up a committee under Finance Secretary TV Somanathan to review the pension system for government employees.

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  Lalu Yadav takes dig at Centre over Bharat Ratna to Karpoori Thakur, says 'Govt woke up when...'

  India | January 24, 2024 8:47 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the government's decision to posthumously confer the Bharat Ratna on former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur and termed it 'historic'.

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  Centre set to soon announce financial outlay to strengthen sustainable mining in country

  Business | October 11, 2023 20:16 IST

  Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi emphasised on the importance of the scientific closure of abandoned coal mines. He also said the country's electricity consumption is only one-third of the global average even as it is one of the top five solar power-producing countries globally.