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LS: Centre introduces Electoral Reforms Bill that links Aadhaar to voter ID

The opposition parties led by the Congress opposed the bill, saying it will infringe on the fundamental rights of citizens

'Prashasan gaon ki aur': Govt to celebrate Good Governance week from today

The Central government is all set to celebrate 'Good Governance' week from Monday, according to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievance (DARPG).DARPG in collaboration with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of External Affairs, and Ministry of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development will be convening various events during December 20 to 26.These events include the launch of a nationwide campaign for Redressal of Public Grievances and Improving Service Delivery titled "Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur" and the inauguration of the Exhibition on Good Governance Practices.The other events which would be convened are Good Governance in the Ministry of External Affairs.Ease of Living and Next Phase of Reforms for Reducing Compliance Burden; Mission Karmayogi - The Path Ahead; Experience Sharing Workshop by DARPG on Best Practices in Initiative for ...

SG Tushar Mehta to lead Centre's legal team to defend ban on IRF under UAPA

The Centre has constituted a seven-member lawyers' team led by solicitor general Tushar Mehta to defend its decision to declare the IRF as an unlawful association under UAPA

21 died in 4 accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters in last 5 years: Centre

As many as four accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters of IAF have taken place in the last 5 years, Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence Ajay Bhatt said on Friday.In a written reply to a Lok Sabha query today, Bhatt said, "Four accidents of Mi-17V5 helicopters of Indian Air Force (IAF) have taken place in the last five years including the one which took place on December 8, in which all 14 people along with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat lost their lives. In these four accidents, a total of 21 people lost their lives."The tri-services inquiry set up by the Defence Ministry to probe the reasons behind the chopper crash wherein Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and 13 others were killed is expected to complete its proceedings within the next two weeks.Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and 12 other military officials were travelling in the Mi-17V5 helicopter which crashed minutes before landing at the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington

Smart power fencing approved for 23 Air Bases after Pathankot attack: Govt

Post the Pathankot incident, the Central Government has approved an integrated smart power fencing called Integrated Perimeter Security System (IPSS) for 23 Air Bases, said Union Minister Ajay Bhatt

Chhattisgarh CM slams Centre for 'encroaching upon' interests of states

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said the reduction in the Centre's share of spending on the centrally-sponsored schemes has resulted in an increase of economic burden on the states.

India launched 27 satellite, 25 vehicle missions in last 5 years: Centre

A total number of 27 satellite missions and 25 launch vehicle missions were successfully accomplished during the last five years from April 2016 to March 2021, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said

Left-Wing Extremism affected districts reduced to 70 this year: Centre

Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected districts covered under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme reduced from 126 to 90 in April 2018 and further to 70 in July 2021, said Nityanand Rai

Centre releases Rs 604 cr to Jammu & Kashmir under Jal Jeevan Mission

The Central government has released Rs 604 crore to Jammu and Kashmir under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), informed the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Tuesday."Central fund of Rs 2,747 crore has been allocated to the Union Territory in 2021-22 for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, which is nearly four times the allocation made during 2020-21," the ministry said.It further said that the Jammu and Kashmir plans to become 'Har Ghar Jal' Union Territory by August 2022."Out of 18.35 lakh, rural households in the UT, 10.39 lakh (57 per cent) households have tap water connections. Despite adverse weather conditions and challenges of transportation in many areas in this difficult terrain, water supply work is in full swing to make provision of tap water supply in villages. Provision has been made for tap water supply to every rural household in two districts of Srinagar and Ganderbal and 1,070 villages," the Ministry of Jal Shakti said.The Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...

NTAGI, NEGVAC considering scientific evidence for booster shots: Centre

The Centre has told the Delhi HC that NTAGI and NEGVAC are deliberating and considering scientific evidence related to justification of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Centre putting efforts to make defence sector 'Aatmanirbhar': Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the central government has been making constant efforts to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' in the defence sector

Centre to brainstorm on reducing compliance burden of citizens, businesses

To improve 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of doing business, the Centre has decided to further reduce the compliance burden on businesses and citizens, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed

Start-ups can be more successful with less govt interference: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that the less the government interferes in the start-up ecosystem, the more potential it will have to be successful.

Centre insensitive towards farmers, common people: Cong leader Sonia Gandhi

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi slammed the Central government for rising inflation and termed it insensitive towards farmers and common people

Nagaland cabinet seeks repeal of AFSPA after killing of civilians

The situation in the border state of Nagaland, where protests and rioting broke out after firing by security forces claimed 14 civilian lives, remained tense but calm

Jurisdiction of BSF increased in some states to counter drones, UAVs: Govt

The jurisdiction of the BSF was increased up to 50 km from the border in some states in the wake of use of technology like drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAVs), the Parliament was informed

NHRC notice to Centre, Nagaland over civilian killings in security ops

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday issued notice seeking a detailed report in the killings of civilians in an army operation, within six weeks.

Centre's fertiliser subsidy bill expected to rise 62% in FY22: CRISIL

A rise in the prices of natural gas and other raw materials is expected to raise the Centre's fertiliser subsidy bill by 62 per cent to Rs 130,000 crore in FY22, Crisil Ratings said.

Govt clears production of 500,000 AK-203 rifles ahead of Putin's visit

The government has approved the plan for production of over five lakh AK-203 assault rifles in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit

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