Government of India

World Bank offers $115 million loan for rejuvenating watersheds in India

The $115 million (Rs 869 crore) loan has a maturity of 15 years, including a grace period of 4.5 years, the Finance Ministry said.

Feb 18, 2022, 20:32 PM IST

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DNA: Will a change in management change the fate of Air India?

Now Air India aircraft will fly as a part of TATA Group. The Government of India has formally handed over Air India to Tata. Earlier Air India used to be a government airline.

Jan 27, 2022, 23:48 PM IST

Government to launch national helpline against atrocities on SCs, STs today

The helpline will ensure proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) {PoA} Act, 1989, said the release.

Dec 13, 2021, 06:56 AM IST

Breaking: Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes resolution, asks Centre for caste-based census of backward classes

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes a resolution, requesting Government of India to take up a caste-based census of backward classes.

Nov 23, 2021, 17:03 PM IST

Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur today

The project has been sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore, said the release.

Nov 22, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

Defence Ministry issues new list of firms with whom dealings have been suspended or put on hold

"There are a total of 13 firms with whom the ministry has suspended or put on hold the dealings. These firms include IDS, Mauritius; Unitech Enterprises and others," said the Ministry of Defence.

Nov 14, 2021, 15:23 PM IST

Government defends new IT rules, says they prevent circulation of fake news, misuse of freedom of press

The Centre has defended the legality of the new Information Technology (IT) Rules before the Delhi High Court

Aug 31, 2021, 21:59 PM IST

Centre to launch E-Shram portal for workers in unorganised sector today

The central government will launch the E-Shram portal to maintain a database of workers in the unorganised sector today at 3:30 pm .

Aug 26, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

Caste-based census: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to meet PM Narendra Modi on August 23

The caste-based census and its impact on the country`s political landscape remain a sensitive issue for the government, given the fact that seven states will go for assembly polls over the next year.

Aug 19, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

Kashmir’s famous saffron farming gets a boost with new initiatives by Govt. of India

A new saffron park has been started just for the sole purpose of processing and promoting the sale of saffron from Kashmir Valley.

Aug 17, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Johnson & Johnson applies for emergency use authorisation of its single-dose COVID vaccine in India

"On August 5, 2021 Johnson & Johnson Pvt Ltd applied for EUA of its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to the government of India," a Johnson & Johnson India spokesperson said in a statement.

Aug 06, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

Pegasus row: Allegations serious if media reports are correct, says Supreme Court

The case was heard by a two-member Bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana and Justice Surya Kant. The Bench, however, also asked the petitioners why criminal complaint was not registered by persons affected by the snooping.

Aug 05, 2021, 15:40 PM IST

Coal India seeks government's help to speed up its vaccination drive after nearly 400 deaths

The coal miner has requested the government to accelerate the vaccination drive for its staff members and their families

Jun 09, 2021, 13:35 PM IST

Twitter maintaining double standards, should not teach India about fundamental rights: G Kishan Reddy

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday (May 29) accused Twitter of maintaining double standards in India.

May 29, 2021, 18:00 PM IST

Government objects to Twitter's 'manipulated media' tag on toolkit tweets

In its communication to Twitter, the ministry has stated that a complaint has already been made by one of the concerned parties before the local law enforcement agency questioning the veracity of the toolkit and the same is under investigation.

May 21, 2021, 19:38 PM IST

7th Pay Commission: Big relief for central govt employees! Govt extends deadline of pay fixation

This development comes right after some of the central government employees made a request to extend the deadline as they were not prepared to do the exercise in the given time period. This, in turn, will give employees an option to choose whether they want fixed payment on the basis of the date of promotion or on the basis of the date of increment.

May 03, 2021, 20:14 PM IST