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5G to roll out in India by early 2022; panel pulls up DoT for delay
The telecom ministry has already announced the auction of spectrum worth Rs 3.92 trillion from March 1, but it does not include the desired frequency band for 5G services
 "5G to roll out in India by early 2022; panel pulls up DoT for delay")
Public, private sector banks disburse loans worth Rs 1.42 trn under ECLGS
About Rs 1.98-trillion loans have been sanctioned by the banks to MSMEs, Parliament was informed
 "Public, private sector banks disburse loans worth Rs 1.42 trn under ECLGS")
No data on number of companies giving online app-based loans, says govt
Anurag Thakur informed the Parliament that the MCA does not capture the data of registered companies providing online lending services
 "No data on number of companies giving online app-based loans, says govt")
Don't be rigid on age for last try UPSC aspirants, SC to govt
A last chance for UPSC aspirants, who exhausted all attempts in the exam last October amid the Covid-19 pandemic, is turning into complex issue
 "Don't be rigid on age for last try UPSC aspirants, SC to govt")
Government liberalises income criteria for grant of family pension
The Centre has issued instructions to liberalise the income criteria for eligibility of a deceased government servant or pensioner's family member for pension
 "Government liberalises income criteria for grant of family pension")
Vodafone tax case: India moves Singapore HC against arbitration panel order
The govt has challenged in the Singapore High Court an international arbitration tribunal's verdict that overturned its demand for Rs 22,100 crore in back taxes from Vodafone
 "Vodafone tax case: India moves Singapore HC against arbitration panel order")
Forty-six security personnel killed in ceasefire violations by Pak in 2020
Pakistan resorted to 5,133 incidents of ceasefire violations last year, according to the Centre
 "Forty-six security personnel killed in ceasefire violations by Pak in 2020")
Govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 accounts for farmer stir misinformation
The government has ordered Twitter to block 1,178 accounts with alleged links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters
 "Govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 accounts for farmer stir misinformation")
Goa: Hundreds of mining dependents take out protest march in Panaji
Iron ore extraction activities have been shut in the state for last three years
 "Goa: Hundreds of mining dependents take out protest march in Panaji")
Farmers will stay put on Delhi's borders till Oct 2: Union leader Tikait
Thousands of farmers have been protesting on Delhi's borders for several months
 "Farmers will stay put on Delhi's borders till Oct 2: Union leader Tikait")
A quarter of direct tax litigations getting resolved via 'Vivad Se Vishwas'
'Vivad Se Vishwas' is the Centre's ambitious tax dispute resolution scheme
 "A quarter of direct tax litigations getting resolved via 'Vivad Se Vishwas'")
Centre should accept protesting farmers' demands: Manish Sisodia
Sisodia on Saturday said the BJP-led government at the Centre should accept the demands of the farmers protesting against the three new agriculture laws
 "Centre should accept protesting farmers' demands: Manish Sisodia")
Best way to move forward on farmers' protests is dialogue: Suresh Prabhu
The best way to move forward over the ongoing farmers' protests in Delhi is dialogue and the NDA government is willing to talk to the ryots to resolve the issue, Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.
 "Best way to move forward on farmers' protests is dialogue: Suresh Prabhu")
Centre to induct 30 pvt sector specialists as JS, Directors in govt dept
In a major move, the Centre has decided to induct 30 more private sector specialists into different government departments at the crucial decision-making level of Joint Secretaries and Directors
 "Centre to induct 30 pvt sector specialists as JS, Directors in govt dept")
India witnessing sustained decline in number of Covid-19 cases: Govt
A total of 1,07,77,284 COVID-19 cases have been reported in India till February 3, the second highest in absolute numbers after the US, the government told Lok Sabha on Friday
 "India witnessing sustained decline in number of Covid-19 cases: Govt")
Govt defends farm laws in RS, Oppn demands fresh ones after consultations
The government strongly defended the farm laws in Rajya Sabha and said its offer to amend them should not be viewed as if they had any flaws, even as the Opposition demanded repealment of laws
 "Govt defends farm laws in RS, Oppn demands fresh ones after consultations")
Centre must take positive steps for Maratha quota, says Ashok Chavan
The Supreme Court is likely to hear the Maratha reservation case on March 8
 "Centre must take positive steps for Maratha quota, says Ashok Chavan")
No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt
India has not given permission for use of any vaccine against bird flu nor other countries like the US and UK, the government informed Parliament on Friday
 "No permission given for use of vaccine against bird flu, says Govt")
Centre is working to cut defence imports by $2 bn by next year: Rajnath
The govt aims to encourage the manufacture of defence related items in the country
 "Centre is working to cut defence imports by $2 bn by next year: Rajnath")
Edu Ministry to rename 1,063 residential schools, hostels after Netaji
Earlier, the Central government had decided to celebrate January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, as 'Parakram Diwas'
 "Edu Ministry to rename 1,063 residential schools, hostels after Netaji")