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Centre directs states, UTs to cover disabled persons under food law
States have also been asked to issue fresh ration cards to eligible disabled persons not covered under the NFSA
 "Centre directs states, UTs to cover disabled persons under food law")
Bait and switch: The maths of promises and delivery will have to add up
On the three major subjects on which the country would like to hear from the prime minister - defence expenditure, healthcare spend, and economic difficulties - there is only silence, writes T N Ninan
India-Japan summit likely next month, to focus on boosting trade ties
The annual summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe is likely to take place early next month
 "India-Japan summit likely next month, to focus on boosting trade ties")
President nod to name change of HRD Ministry as Ministry of Education
The name change was among the key recommendations of the draft new National Education Policy (NEP), which was also cleared by the Union Cabinet last month
 "President nod to name change of HRD Ministry as Ministry of Education")
Govt explores tax sops, import curbs to make agrochem sector self-reliant
Sources in the know said the Centre was also looking at increasing Customs duty on formulations, agrochemicals, and pesticides falling under different Harmonized System of Nomenclature codes
 "Govt explores tax sops, import curbs to make agrochem sector self-reliant")
Steps taken by govt in 6 yrs ensured success in containing Covid-19: Naqvi
The steps taken by theModi government in the healthcare sector in the last six years ensured India's success in containing coronavirus pandemic, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said
 "Steps taken by govt in 6 yrs ensured success in containing Covid-19: Naqvi")
A bumpy road: Confusion clouds electric vehicles rollout sans batteries
Sohinder Gill, director general, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles, said delinking of batteries from EVs is a good idea, however, a lot needs to be done before it becomes implementable
 "A bumpy road: Confusion clouds electric vehicles rollout sans batteries")
Not taken into confidence for faceless assessment scheme: Tax officers
In a letter to the CBDT Chairman P C Mody, the association has highlighted the unease among 97 per cent of the I-T department workforce with respect to the implementation of the scheme
 "Not taken into confidence for faceless assessment scheme: Tax officers")
Policy influencers: How SJM, CAIT have impacted Modi's economic road map
The SJM lobbied vigorously against the RCEP that culminated in an 11-day national protest in October 2019
 "Policy influencers: How SJM, CAIT have impacted Modi's economic road map")
'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi
In his Independence Day speech from Red Fort, PM Modi says corona crisis not so big as to halt India's juggernaut, invokes 'Vocal for local' mantra of self-reliance, launches digital health mission
 "'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' also means 'making for the world', says PM Modi")
Modi's tenure underscores his political maturity: BJP chief Nadda
Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the longest tenure as an elected head of a government, including his term as chief minister
Experts give taxpayers' charter a thumbs up, want govt to walk the talk
Say more needs to be done to develop trust between assessees and authorities
Organic e-commerce platform to directly link farmers with retail: Govt
The organic ecommerce platform 'Jaivikkheti' is being strengthened for directly linking farmers with retail as well as bulk buyers, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday.
 "Organic e-commerce platform to directly link farmers with retail: Govt")
Draft EIA in 22 languages: SC stays contempt plea in HC against Centre
The Supreme Court Thursday stayed contempt proceedings against the Centre for alleged "willful disobedience" of a judicial order
Govt panel moots 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by firms
This would help better reflecting the 'intent and scope of reporting requirement,' the report said
 "Govt panel moots 2 formats for business responsibility reporting by firms")
Centre releases Rs 6,000 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states
The amount released would provide additional resources to states during the coronavirus crisis
 "Centre releases Rs 6,000 cr in revenue deficit grant to 14 states")
Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items
Modi endorsed the new import embargoes from his own Twitter account
 "Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items")
New defence measures a game changer for indigenous firms: India Inc
Chief executive officers (CEOs) of defence companies said if the plan is implemented well, this will help India become a net exporter
 "New defence measures a game changer for indigenous firms: India Inc")
Defence minister Rajnath singh to launch 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah' today
The event will be held at 3.30 pm, the defence minister's office tweeted on Sunday night
 "Defence minister Rajnath singh to launch 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah' today")
Govt begins probe into Chinese shareholding in rig operations in India
Fresh guidelines will be issued to make them much more stringent for strategic sectors, say sources
 "Govt begins probe into Chinese shareholding in rig operations in India")