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FSSAI ask states, UTs to boost efforts against obesity, support PM's call

A key highlight of the discussions was the recent directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to establish 'sugar boards' in schools

FSSAI ask states, UTs to boost efforts against obesity, support PM's call
Updated On : 28 May 2025 | 1:51 PM IST

NITI Aayog nudges states to finalise intermediate targets for 2030, 2035

These include precise and achievable targets by 2030 and 2035, in addition to the broader 2047 target of making India a $30 trillion economy

NITI Aayog nudges states to finalise intermediate targets for 2030, 2035
Updated On : 25 May 2025 | 11:29 PM IST

PM Modi says no goal is impossible if Centre, states work together

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said if the Union government and states work together like Team India, no goal is impossible. Modi is chairing the 10th Governing Council meeting of Niti Aayog. There is a need to increase the speed of development, he said. "We have to increase the speed of development. If the Centre and all the States come together and work together like Team India, no goal is impossible," Niti Aayog in a post on X quoted the Prime Minister as saying. The theme of the Governing Council meeting is 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'. "Viksit Bharat is the goal of every Indian. When every state is Viksit, then Bharat will be Viksit. This is the aspiration of its 140 crore citizens," Modi said. The council, the apex body of Niti Aayog, includes all state chief ministers, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. Prime Minister Modi is the chairman of Niti Aayog. "We should have the aim of making each state viksit, each city v

PM Modi says no goal is impossible if Centre, states work together
Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 4:35 PM IST

State legislatures are in a rush, spend little time in scrutinising Bills

Their record in debating and scrutinising legislation and Budgets is weak as Governors are accused of stalling

State legislatures are in a rush, spend little time in scrutinising Bills
Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 12:25 AM IST

A holistic assessment of states' performance across seven pillars

This study evaluates states on seven pillars, including economic, fiscal, social, and financial development

A holistic assessment of states' performance across seven pillars
Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

MHA asks states to conduct civil defence drills amid India-Pakistan tension

Mock drills will include air raid sirens, evacuation plans, and blackout measures as part of nationwide civil defence preparedness

MHA asks states to conduct civil defence drills amid India-Pakistan tension
Updated On : 05 May 2025 | 8:44 PM IST

Datanomics: 65 years on, Gujarat leads Maharashtra in key economic metrics

The shift is most stark in manufacturing - historically a core strength of Maharashtra

Datanomics: 65 years on, Gujarat leads Maharashtra in key economic metrics
Updated On : 30 Apr 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Kerala logged highest inflation in March, Telangana lowest, shows NSO data

Only states with a population of more than 5 million, according to the 2011 census have been taken into consideration

Kerala logged highest inflation in March, Telangana lowest, shows NSO data
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 12:34 AM IST

8th Pay Commission: State govts want parleys before final report

The Cabinet in January cleared a proposal to constitute the 8th Pay Commission

8th Pay Commission: State govts want parleys before final report
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 12:22 AM IST

Deep state, shallow state, non-state: The rise of conspiracy theories

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-state actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real state

Deep state, shallow state, non-state: The rise of conspiracy theories
Updated On : 15 Feb 2025 | 9:30 AM IST

'States/UTs expected to pre-publish draft rules under labour codes by Mar'

The ministry is organising a two-day labour ministers' conference in the national capital on January 29-30, with participation from all the states and UTs

'States/UTs expected to pre-publish draft rules under labour codes by Mar'
Updated On : 29 Jan 2025 | 11:52 PM IST

Fiscal profligacy by poll-bound states needs to be closely watched: UBS

Fiscal profligacy by poll-bound states needs to be watched closely, as higher spending on welfare measures will impact capital expenditure over the coming years, a Swiss brokerage said on Friday. A total of 11 states have gone to polls or are likely to have elections soon, the report by UBS Securities said, adding that four of them -- Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Odisha -- have increased their fiscal deficit targets. "The recent fiscal profligacy seen in poll-bound states should be watched closely," the report said. In the last few years, states managed to control their fiscal deficit under the 3 per cent level proposed by the Fifteenth Finance Commission, the report said, acknowledging that the Centre has also been bringing down the fiscal deficit. The poll-bound states are increasing their welfare spending and stimulus, which has led to a widening in their aggregate FY25 fiscal deficit estimates by 0.20 per cent in the budgets presented in June or July, it said. "W

Fiscal profligacy by poll-bound states needs to be closely watched: UBS
Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 5:47 PM IST

Doc safety meet: Centre asks states to hold night patrols, control access

This comes a day after the ten-member National Task Force (NTF), appointed by the Supreme Court, met for the first time to formulate a protocol for the safety and security of healthcare professionals

Doc safety meet: Centre asks states to hold night patrols, control access
Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 6:49 PM IST

SC allows states to seek refund of royalties on minerals from Centre

The court ruled that the payment of these demands shall be staggered in instalments over a period of 12 years, commencing from April 1, 2026

SC allows states to seek refund of royalties on minerals from Centre
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 1:33 PM IST

Review availability of heatstroke rooms at health facilities: Govt

With many parts of the country in the grip of a heatwave, the Centre has asked states and Union territories to conduct follow-up reviews to ensure dedicated heat stroke rooms at all health facilities besides implementing critical fire and electrical safety measures. Dr Atul Goel, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Union Health Ministry conducted a virtual review meeting with states and UTs to assess the preparedness for heatwave conditions and fire safety measures adopted by various healthcare facilities across the country. State Health departments have been issued advisories and asked to implement guidelines on strengthening health systems preparedness for Heat-Related Illnesses (HRI) besides issuing a public health advisory with do's and don'ts. They have been urged to follow the guidelines on emergency cooling for severe heat-related illnesses and autopsy findings in heat related deaths. State health departments have been asked to adhere to the joint communication fr

Review availability of heatstroke rooms at health facilities: Govt
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 4:04 PM IST

Most states out with draft rules under new labour codes: Labour Secy Dawra

Says states are making sure the industry does not have to face different rules while moving from one state to another

Most states out with draft rules under new labour codes: Labour Secy Dawra
Updated On : 18 May 2024 | 4:10 PM IST

Heatwaves: Govt ask states, UTs to assess public health preparedness

The move comes after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a review meeting on Wednesday

Heatwaves: Govt ask states, UTs to assess public health preparedness
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 10:54 PM IST