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Voting rights for NRIs: SC seeks response from Centre, EC on PIL
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL seeking voting rights for non-resident Indians (NRIs) in polls here.
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Govt plans 'leniency plus' regime for strict probe into cartels: Report
The central government is planning to introduce a "leniency plus" programme in a bid to encourage companies, under investigation for one cartel, to report other cartels that are not known to the CCI
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76th Independence Day - Quotes, wishes and WhatsApp status
India will be commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of a sovereign India. Read this article to know the best quotes, wishes, and WhatsApp status to use today
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Centre likely to introduce the IBC amendment bill in winter session
The changes will will make amends to the cross-border insolvency regime. Among other changes, the bill will make it easier for overseas creditors to participate in the legal proceedings in India
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Eye on FTAs, Centre turns to GSTN for services trade data mining
Currently, the value of exports and imports of services is released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and it comes with a lag of over two months
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'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign leads to 'unprecedented' demand for tricolour
'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign by the Centre to commemorate 75 years of the country's Independence has helped boost demand for the tricolour as flag makers and traders are witnessing a surge in order
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Implement recommendations of Sanskrit Commission set up by UPA: Minister
"Vedas are science, not books and the world can be benefited by the use of the knowledge contained in it," the minister said.
Centre advances devolution as states hunt for funds, transfers Rs 1.16 trn
Money will help carry out their capital expenditure and welfare spending plans
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Centre releases two instalments of Rs 1.16-trn tax devolution to states
The Centre on Wednesday released two instalments of tax devolution totalling Rs 1.16 lakh crore to states
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PSBs recover Rs 6.42 trn NPAs, written off loans since from FY15 to FY22
From FY16 to FY21, the central government has infused Rs 3.36 trillion of capital in PSBs, while banks have raised an additional Rs 2.99 trillion from the markets
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Centre extends design-led telecom PLI scheme application date in 5G era
In a bid to build a strong ecosystem for 5G in the country after a successful 5G spectrum auction, the govt extended the last date for submission of applications under the design-led scheme
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Centre revokes mandatory coal import target after many flip-flops
NTPC and Coal India had awarded import contracts to Adani
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SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director
A Bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli has posted the matter for next week.
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Unemployment, poverty on rise as country's assets are being sold: Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday claimed that the country's assets were being sold one by one, which has led to the rise in unemployment and poverty
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Govt has taken multiple steps to increase availability of doctors
The Central Government has taken multiple steps to further increase the availability of doctors in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.
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Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over GST hike on scientific equipment
"Don't let science suffer because of your 'Gabbar Singh Tax', Prime Minister. Roll back the GST on scientific equipments," the Congress leader said in a Facebook post on Monday.
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High freight rates, rake shortage hit coastal coal shipping plan
Inadequate rake supply continues to haunt railways despite its numerous claims of intervention
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Let ED live telecast Sonia's questioning: Chhattisgarh CM challenges Centre
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel challenged the BJP govt at the Centre, saying if it has courage it should install cameras and live telecast the questioning of Congress president Sonia Gandhi by ED
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IGNOU June term end exam begins on July 22; check all the details here
IGNOU has released the hall tickets on July 20 which is available on the official site ignou.ac.in
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Will inclusion in labour code work or do gig workers need a special law?
7.7 million people employed in the sector need welfare measures hardcoded into the law, say some experts
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