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Moosewala's family writes to Centre, demands probe by central agencies

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Thursday said slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala's family has written to the Centre seeking a probe by central agencies into his brutal murder. Shekhawat along with other BJP leaders visited Moosewala's house on Thursday to express his condolences over the singer's death. He was accompanied by state BJP chief Ashwani Sharma and party leader Sunil Jakhar. Talking to reporters later, Shekhawat said the singer's family has demanded a probe into the murder by central agencies. Shekhawat said the family has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in this regard. On May 29, Moosewala was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Punjab's Mansa district, a day after the state government pruned his security cover. His cousin and a friend, who were travelling in a jeep with him, were also injured in the attack. The Union minister slammed the AAP government in Punjab for the withdrawal of the security cover of over 400 people and then making publi

Decline in coal imports in FY22 due to less buying by power sector: Govt

The government on Thursday said the drop in coal imports in FY'22 was mainly on account of the power sector's inbound shipments declining.

Govt's wheat procurement down at 18.46 million tonnes so far in rabi year

The government has procured 18.46 million tonnes of wheat at a MSP value of Rs 37,192.07 crore so far in the ongoing 2022-23 rabi marketing year, benefitting 17.50 lakh farmers, the Food Ministry

Govt extends PLI scheme for specialty steel a third time, till June 30

The government on Monday extended for the third time the deadline to submit applications under the production-lined incentive scheme for specialty steel till June 30, 2022.

Govt aims to cut power output from at least 81 coal-fired plants over 4 yrs

"The thermal power plants in future shall operate up to the technical minimum to accommodate cheaper renewable energy when it is available," the ministry said in the letter dated May 26.

Last 8 years have been devoted to welfare, service of poor: PM Modi

Expressing happiness on the completion of eight years of his government, PM said that the confidence of the country and the confidence of the countrymen in themselves was unprecedented

50% of rural households have access to tap water connections: Govt

India has achieved the milestone of 50 per cent of rural households having access to tap water connections, the Jal Shakti Ministry said on Saturday.

Spared no effort in serving country in last eight years, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he has spared no effort while serving the country in the last eight years, and not done any such work that would make people hang their heads in shame.

Wheat markets still on the edge a fortnight after govt's export ban

The spike in prices seen since March-end prompted Meena to ignore repeated reminders to sell to government-run procurement centres, a decision he now regrets

Govt calls off BPCL privatisation process, will do 'comprehensive review'

Decision on restarting the process to be taken in due course post review

Govt's move to put sugar export cap of 10 mn tonne 'abundant caution': ISMA

Sugar industry body ISMA on Wednesday said the government's decision to cap sugar exports at 10 million tonnes in 2021-22 marketing year ending September will not have a significant impact

Duty hike to hurt 90,000 tn of exports monthly: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Ltd expects about 90,000 tonnes of steel exports every month to be hit by government's duty increase, alongside a dampening effect on fresh investments

MCD merger: Delhi's unified municipal corporation comes into existence

The unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) formally came into existence on Sunday as IAS Ashwani Kumar and Gyanesh Bharti assumed charge as the new civic body's special officer and commissioner

Govt alerts NCDC, ICMR on monkeypox amid rapid jump in cases abroad: Report

"Keep a close watch on monkeypox situation abroad. Send samples (to NIV, Pune) only in such cases where people display certain specific symptoms. Not samples of sick passengers," sources told ANI.

We devoted 8 years to development, don't fall in opposition's trap: Modi

Narendra Modi on Friday asked BJP leaders to stick to the issues of national interests and not to "fall in the trap" of some political parties

India set to add 30 crore more OTT users, says Minister Anurag Thakur

India's OTT market is set to grow at 21 per cent every year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday even as he invited foreign producers to shoot films in the country. Speaking at the "India Forum" in Cannes, Thakur said the government will take all measures to speed up co-production from around the world and also offer the best locations in India for film shoots. "We are poised to take another leap as 300 million (30 crore) citizens are set to connect online as India marches ahead in cementing its space in the media and entertainment sector," the minister was quoted as saying in a press release. Thakur said Indian startups in the media and entertainment sector will showcase their technological prowess and pitch to the best in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry. He said the government has envisioned major initiatives over the last eight years to boost co-productions, film shoots and film facilitations in India. The minist

Comply with rules or exit from India, govt tells VPN service providers

Some of the VPN companies have claimed that the new rule may lead to cyber security loopholes in the system

India to press ahead with strict cybersec rules despite industry concerns

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will not change upcoming cybersecurity rules that force social media, technology companies and cloud service providers to report data breaches swiftly, despite growing industry concerns, the government said on Wednesday.

SC disapproves of Centre's further verification of tribunal members

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disapproved of the Centre's practice to conduct additional verification of members chosen for the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), despite recommendation for the appointment by the Search and Selection Committee (SCSC).

Govt working on comprehensive national tourism policy: G Kishan Reddy

Union Tourism and Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said that the government is working towards a comprehensive national tourism policy to give an impetus to the tourism industry. Addressing the last day of the two-day India International Cruise Conference here, Reddy also urged the industry stakeholders to prepare a road map for the development of the cruise tourism industry and asked them to create an action plan on cruise tourism in a mission-mode. The government is taking a slew of initiatives to promote river cruise tourism, which include river front development, increasing the number of cruise ships to 1,000, infrastructure development for water parks, among others, he said at the event hosted by the Ports, Shipping and Waterways Ministry in collaboration with industry body Ficci. During the day, as many as eight memorandum of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Mumbai Port Trust, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and various cruise services operators in