Central Government: News
12 Aug 2023
Lok SabhaTech makeover, witness protection key additions in bill replacing CrPC
The Centre introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha on Friday to revamp the legal framework of India's criminal justice system.
08 Aug 2023
Delhi GovernmentHow Delhi services bill will change governance
The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, is on its way to President Droupadi Murmu to be turned into law after being approved by both Houses of Parliament.
04 Aug 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC dismisses PIL challenging appointment of election commissioner Arun Goel
The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Friday challenging the appointment of Election Commissioner Arun Goel.
03 Aug 2023
Data privacyGovernment tables Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha
The government has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha, despite opposition from MPs who wanted it referred to a Parliamentary committee.
02 Aug 2023
Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla won't attend Parliament following disruption
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed his displeasure with both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition camp over their repeated disruptions of parliamentary proceedings during the ongoing Monsoon Session, ANI reported.
01 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiCentre to table bill replacing Delhi ordinance amid Manipur deadlock
The central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely table the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Parliament on Tuesday.
31 Jul 2023
Delhi High CourtDelhi High Court refuses direction to ban cow slaughter
The Delhi High Court has declined to issue an order to the central government regarding a complete ban on cow slaughter across the country.
30 Jul 2023
Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir witnesses lowest terror violence in decade: Data
The latest data released by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) has revealed the first half of 2023 remained the most peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir in comparison to the corresponding periods over the last decade.
28 Jul 2023
MyanmarIndia to collect biometrics of Myanmar refugees: Sources
The government will collect the biometric information of anyone entering India from Myanmar, sources told news outlet India Today on Thursday.
27 Jul 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC extends ED chief's tenure till September 15
The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15 in "larger public interest," adding that no further extensions will be granted in the matter.
25 Jul 2023
DengueIndia sees 600 dengue cases daily; sharp surge in Delhi
Dengue cases increased significantly in India last year, hitting an all-time high of 2,33,251, the central government has revealed.
24 Jul 2023
EPFOGovernment approves 8.15% interest rate for 2022-23 EPF scheme
The central government on Monday approved the credit interest at 8.15% on deposits for the 2022-23 Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) scheme.
23 Jul 2023
Uttar Pradesh'Don't eat tomatoes': BJP minister's shocking statement on rising prices
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister, Pratibha Shukla, on Sunday asked people to stop eating tomatoes and start using lemons instead amid the price hike, saying this would help bring down the prices inevitably.
19 Jul 2023
Parliament Monsoon SessionCentre's all-party meet today to strategize for Parliament's monsoon session
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday to discuss issues related to the Parliament monsoon session.
17 Jul 2023
Amit ShahNCB destroys 1.4 lakh kilogram drugs worth Rs. 2,300 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday destroyed more than 1,44,000kg of drugs in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
17 Jul 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaRise above political bickering: SC to Delhi government, L-G
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government and Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena to rise above disputes and reach a consensus to appoint a chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
17 Jul 2023
Narendra Modi7th Pay Commission: Centre may hike Dearness Allowance by 4%
The central government is evaluating the possibility of increasing the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees by four percent after several states recently hiked their DA for state government employees, according to the news outlet News 18.
14 Jul 2023
DelhiPrice hike: Government begins selling tomatoes at Rs. 90/kg
In some relief to the common people, the government started the sale of tomatoes at a discounted price of Rs. 90 per kg in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Patna, and other identified urban centers from Friday.
12 Jul 2023
MaharashtraCentre announces plan to control spiraling tomato prices
In view of the prices of tomatoes spiraling across the country after breaching the Rs. 100 per kg-mark, the Centre on Wednesday announced steps to control the prices.
11 Jul 2023
Sanjay MishraSC cancels ED chief's extension, sets deadline for new appointment
The Supreme Court on Tuesday canceled Enforcement Directorate (ED) chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra's third extension of tenure, terming it "illegal."
30 Jun 2023
DelhiAAP to burn Centre's Delhi ordinance copies 'on every street'
Launching a phase-wise campaign against the Centre's Delhi ordinance, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced to burn copies of the ordinance in protest.
22 Jun 2023
Delhi PoliceCoWin data leak: Son of health worker from Bihar arrested
The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of the Delhi Police has reportedly apprehended a man from Bihar and a juvenile in connection to the alleged CoWin Portal data leak.
21 Jun 2023
IndiaCentre withdraws controversial livestock bill amid massive backlash
The central government on Tuesday withdrew the draft Live-stock and Live-stock Products (Importation and Exportation) Bill, 2023, reported The Indian Express.
20 Jun 2023
HeatwaveHeatwave: Centre to send 5-member expert team to worst-hit states
Amid the intense heatwave affecting numerous states, the central government has decided to rush to the states to assess the situation and assist local authorities in dealing with the repercussions.
19 Jun 2023
N Biren SinghManipur: 4,000 pre-fabricated houses to rehabilitate displaced families
The Manipur government will build around 4,000 pre-fabricated houses to temporarily rehabilitate the families displaced due to the ethnic violence raging in the state, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Monday.
19 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiGandhi Peace Prize to Gita Press triggers new controversy
After a jury headed by PM Narendra Modi unanimously selected Gita Press, Gorakhpur, for the Gandhi Peace Prize, it triggered a fresh political controversy in the country, with senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh publicly slamming the decision.
15 Jun 2023
Nirmala SitharamanCentre's panel could recommend Andhra's hybrid pension scheme for states
A panel formed by the Centre to review the pension system of central and state government employees is likely to recommend the Andhra Pradesh government's hybrid Guaranteed Pension Scheme be adopted by other states, the Deccan Herald reported.
13 Jun 2023
SmartphonesAppoint Indian CEOs: Centre to Chinese smartphone companies
The central government has asked Chinese manufacturers dealing in smartphones to induct Indian equity partners for their operations in India, The Economic Times reported.
12 Jun 2023
Rajeev ChandrasekharCentre may ban gaming apps involved in betting: IT minister
The central government will likely ban gaming apps in India that are involved in alleged betting and other activities harmful to people, said the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
06 Jun 2023
IndiaIndia has 15 out of world's 20 most polluted cities
India has once again performed poorly in the World Air Quality Report.
06 Jun 2023
Amit ShahWhy Naga MLAs eager to meet Shah over Manipur violence
Nearly ten Naga MLAs from Manipur are presently in New Delhi to meet Home Minister Amit Shah.
05 Jun 2023
Ashwini Vaishnaw#NewsBytesExplainer: Why CBI is probing Odisha train tragedy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will likely take over the investigation of the Odisha train tragedy soon following the request of Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
31 May 2023
Rahul Gandhi'If you sat Modiji down with God': RaGa in US
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said India was being run by a group of people who believed they knew everything.
30 May 2023
Narendra Modi'Will keep working harder': Modi as his government turns 9
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government "will work even harder to build a developed India," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, marking the completion of his government's nine years.
21 May 2023
Nitish KumarNitish Kumar meets Kejriwal to discuss opposition unity, Centre's ordinance
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital amid efforts to forge opposition unity to fight the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
21 May 2023
Amit MalviyaKejriwal didn't read SC judgment, ordinance conforms to it: BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya on Sunday claimed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal didn't read the Supreme Court verdict on the Centre versus Delhi government case.
20 May 2023
Arvind KejriwalKejriwal says Centre's Delhi ordinance 'unconstitutional,' insult to Supreme Court
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the central government has violated the Constitution and "insulted" the Supreme Court by bringing a special ordinance regarding the control of bureaucracy in the national capital.
20 May 2023
Delhi GovernmentCentre moves SC seeking verdict review on Delhi government's legislative
The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday seeking a review of its May 11 Constitution Bench judgment which held the Delhi government had "legislative and executive power over services" in the national capital.
20 May 2023
DelhiCentre's big move: Issues ordinance on Delhi services
Days after the Supreme Court ruled that the Delhi government must have complete control on the matters of national capital's bureaucracy, the Centre on Friday brought an ordinance, making L-G the final arbiter in the matter.
18 May 2023
Arjun Ram MeghwalArjun Ram Meghwal replaces Kiren Rijiju as law minister
In a cabinet shuffle, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal has been appointed as the Minister of Law and Justice, replacing Kiren Rijiju.
