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Govt asks Coal India to increase coal-bed methane gas production in 3 yrs

CMPDI informed the ministry that a model contract document and request for proposal to select CBM developer have been prepared and submitted to coal companies, the official said.

Work with state govts for upliftment of STs, women & youth: PM to governors

He pointed out that governor's office could also be used for specific objectives like spreading awareness about tuberculosis and making India free of this disease by 2025.

Govt awaits Labour ministry's verdict on modifying consumer price indices

On a supplementary question on when outstanding dues to Andhra Pradesh will be released, Tomar gave an assurance that no pendency of dues relating to Andhra Pradesh would remain with his ministry.

PM Modi's foreign tours: Govt spent Rs 255 cr on chartered flights in 3 yrs

In a written reply, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in 2016-17 Rs 76.27 crore was spent on chartered flights while in 2017-18 Rs 99.32 crore was spent.

Pegasus snooping row: Could have done more with govt, says WhatsApp

According to an official at the MeitY there could be a delay in the communication coming its way because of the ongoing winter session of Parliament.

Mullaperiyar Dam safe, but Centre okay with construction of new dam too

"The Mullaperiyar Dam is safe. There is no threat to it. However, if both state governments agree for construction of a new dam, the central government will have no objections to it," he said.

Govt clears Code on Industrial Relations Bill; retrenchment norms not eased

Proposes to give legal backing to fixed-term employment

Govt mulls providing forex loan at cheaper rates to exporters: Goyal

Goyal said the government has sensitised all the trade promotion bodies to work towards enhancing exports

Give govt time to restore normalcy in J&K as situation 'very sensitive': SC

The MHA confirmed a protest in the Valley reported by some media outlets, but said no bullet was fired

Shekhar Gupta: Facts, fiction and reality in J&K

Modi has broken the post-Simla status quo on Kashmir. The new reality has to be accepted to move on from its complex and complicated past

Govt has no plans to revise fiscal deficit target, says MoS Finance Thakur

Thakur also listed out the steps taken by the government to boost economic activities.

Govt plans to open 1,000 new Janaushadhi Kendras by FY20: Minister Gowda

As on November 11 this year, 5,754 Janaushadhi Kendras are functional across the country

Homebuyers filed 1,800 cases under insolvency law since June 2018: Govt

These are the number of cases pending before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) as on September 30.

Govt should have consulted RS before converting J&K into UTs, says Manmohan

The Rajya Sabha as the council of states should be given "greater respect by the executive", and should have been consulted before the "drastic measures" were taken of converting a state into Union Territories and redrawing of its boundaries, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday, in direct criticism of the government's move to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir.

Top Headlines: Manmohan slams govt on economy, Hong Kong effect on airlines

Here are the top news stories that made headlines today

No plan to cut spending on welfare schemes despite low revenues, says FM

The government has high expenditures on such welfare schemes which are aimed at poorer sections and agriculture

India seeking Israel help for 'tap-water to every Indian by 2024': Minister

Israel has made water recycling an integral part of daily life

Govt plans to introduce a 'One Nation, One Pay Day' system, says Gangwar

Gangwar mentioned that since taking the office in 2014, Modi government has consistently worked on reforming labour laws

Why delivering a big bang package of reforms is doable for Modi govt

The important thing is to signal to the market that the government is serious and ambitious.

Rafale verdict: SC finds petitions lacking merit, dismisses review plea

The Supreme Court on December 14 last year had dismissed petitions seeking court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the Rs 58,000 crore deal