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Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party declared as 'unlawful association' for 5 yrs: Here's why

Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 05, 2023, 10:59 PM IST

According to the notification by the Home Ministry, the decision is based on information that the group has been engaged in "anti-national activities since 1998 and its members have always promoted separatism and terrorist acts in India."

Govt considering inclusion of EVs in priority sector, to help increase funding access

Business | Aug 26, 2023, 09:37 PM IST

The issue will be discussed between the government, RBI and other stakeholders.

Modi govt launches 'FloodWatch app' for real-time flood updates to minimise risk: Know all about it

India | Aug 17, 2023, 08:36 PM IST

The ‘FloodWatch’ app will collect data from 338 stations to send real-time flood updates across 23 states and Union Territories.

Govt launches measures to prevent fraudulent calls and bulk SIM cards issuance, makes KYC mandatory

India | Aug 17, 2023, 06:34 PM IST

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that police verification is being made mandatory for SIM card dealers and that they will also need to undergo biometric verification.

Govt suggests public servants to utilise PM Gati Shakti approach for planning modern infrastructure

Business | Aug 05, 2023, 10:31 PM IST

The approach and use of PM Gati Shakti was discussed during a web-based seminar hosted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 4.

Ease of doing business: Centre to help states in simplifying provisions through Jan Vishwas Bill

Business | Aug 03, 2023, 07:31 PM IST

Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Rajesh Kumar Singh said that Parliament passed a bill which seeks to promote ease of doing business by decriminalising minor offences through amendments in 183 provisions of 42 Acts.

Big relief! Central govt slashes import duty on refined soybean, sunflower oils to 12.5 %

Business | Jun 15, 2023, 10:52 PM IST

With the reduction, the effective duty on refined edible oils stands at 13.7 per cent, including cess on social welfare. The effective duty on all major crude edible oils is 5.5 per cent.

'No sense to attend...': Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hits out at central govt over new parliament building

India | May 27, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Nitish Kumar on new Parliament building: The Bihar Chief Minister said the earlier building was a historic one and that there was no need to change it.

Union government slashes windfall gains tax on domestic crude oil to zero | Details inside

Business | May 16, 2023, 01:56 PM IST

Windfall gains tax: This is the second time that the levy, which was introduced in July last year in the form of a cess to tax supernormal gains of oil producers and fuel exporters, has been cut to nil for domestically-produced oil.

Union govt to probe WhatsApp's breach of privacy over accessing mic in backgrounds: MoS IT

Technology | May 10, 2023, 02:09 PM IST

WhatsApp privacy breach: The instant messaging app responded, saying it has been in touch with the Twitter engineer, who posted an issue with his Pixel phone and WhatsApp.

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Centre to grant THESE MANY days of special casual leave to its employees for organ donation | CHECK

India | Apr 27, 2023, 08:01 PM IST

Keeping in view the noble activity to help another human being and to promote organ donation among central government employees, it has now been decided to grant a maximum of 42 days of special casual leave.

Centre approves National Medical Devices Policy | Know what it is

Business | Apr 26, 2023, 08:26 PM IST

National Medical Devices Policy: Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said it will promote domestic production of medical devices.

Centre extends 'disturbed area' status under AFSPA in parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

India | Mar 25, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

According to Home Ministry officials, the decision to extend "disturbed area" status to the two northeastern states was taken following a review of the law and order situation.

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Budget 2023: Petrol, diesel, gold - what items are likely to get costlier?

Budget | Jan 18, 2023, 11:17 AM IST

As the Union Government prepares to present the annual budget, the cost of items such as fuel, gold, and luxury items are likely to see an increase in price.

Centre gives nod to National Green Hydrogen Mission

'India will be global hub...' says Anurag Thakur as Centre approves National Green Hydrogen Mission

India | Jan 04, 2023, 05:09 PM IST

National Green Hydrogen Mission: Addressing a press briefing, Union Minister Anurag Thakur stoked optimism that "India will be the global hub for Green Hydrogen in the future."

Govt hikes interest rates on small deposits, NSC and post

Govt hikes interest rates on small deposits, NSC, post office deposits from Jan 1; no change in PPF

Business | Dec 30, 2022, 06:48 PM IST

Interest rates hike: According to reports, the interest rates have also been raised on post office term deposits, National Saving Certificate (NSC) and senior citizen savings schemes.

Union govt integrates Esports with mainline sports disciplines following President's notification

India | Dec 27, 2022, 08:33 PM IST

Esports: The demand to include Esports in the curriculum of multi-discipline events intensified after it was included in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games as a demonstration sport, meaning medals won in the sport were not counted in the official overall medals tally.

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