Central Government: News
17 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiModi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat train, Kashi-Tamil Sangamam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off the second Vande Bharat Express train in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He will also flag off a new train between Banaras and Kanyakumari, the country's two religious seats.
11 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirSC judge recommends Truth and Reconciliation Committee for J&K
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by the Centre in 2019.
11 Dec 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC upholds Article 370 abrogation; J&K elections by September 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Article 370's abrogation by the Centre in August 2019 as Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noted it was a temporary provision.
11 Dec 2023
Jammu And KashmirSC to decide fate of J&K's revoked special status today
The Supreme Court on Monday is set to announce its verdict on the validity of Article 370's abrogation ending Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s special status.
01 Dec 2023
LPG Cylinder19kg commercial LPG cylinder gets costlier by Rs. 21
The prices of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have been hiked by Rs. 21 in several Indian states on Friday. This marks the third LPG price hike over the past three months.
29 Nov 2023
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare5 states on high alert over China's respiratory illness surge
Authorities in at least five states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare systems on alert due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in China.
25 Nov 2023
IndiaIndia-made drugs reduce treatment costs for rare diseases by 100-fold
Indian drug companies have managed to manufacture medicines for four rare diseases with the help of the central government in just a year, slashing the cost of treatment by up to 100-fold.
12 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiJharkhand: Tribal activists threaten 'self-immolation' during PM Modi's visit
Tribal activists have threatened to self-immolate if Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not make any announcement regarding the recognition of the "Sarna" religion during his Jharkhand visit on Wednesday (November 15).
25 Oct 2023
Priyanka Gandhi VadraWhat promises has Congress made to Rajasthan if re-elected
The Congress on Wednesday announced election sops for Rajasthan, featuring a variety of benefits for voters, especially women.
20 Oct 2023
IndiaSC increases compensation to Rs. 30 lakh for sewer deaths
The Supreme Court of India said on Friday that a compensation of Rs. 30 lakh will be paid to the kin of manual scavengers if they die during the cleaning process.
17 Oct 2023
LGBTQ+Supreme Court refuses to legalize same-sex marriage: Everything to know
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against legally recognizing same-sex marriages in a 3:2 verdict.
12 Oct 2023
ChinaIndia tightens business regulations for 'hostile countries'
To tighten economic security regulations amid national security concerns, the Centre has reportedly prohibited any domestic or international company having any commercial arrangement with hostile countries like China and Pakistan from "directly" participating in public projects.
11 Oct 2023
Anurag ThakurCentre unveils Mera Yuva Bharat platform for youth engagement, development
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday unveiled Mera Yuva Bharat, an autonomous platform for youth development and social engagement.
10 Oct 2023
DelhiSC seeks Centre panel's report over air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Ahead of the approaching winter, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Centre's Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on the measures being taken to control air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
09 Oct 2023
ManipurHave Centre's full support: CM Biren Singh amid Manipur violence
Amid the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday expressed confidence that the central government trusts him to resolve the conflict.
09 Oct 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)'Right time': ECI dodges question on J&K election dates
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday said that elections in Jammu and Kashmir would be held at the "right time," keeping in mind the region's security situation.
09 Oct 2023
Delhi High CourtDelhi HC reserves order on NewsClick founder's plea against arrest
The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its order on the pleas by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty against their arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, India Today reported.
08 Oct 2023
SikkimSikkim flood: Death toll rises to 77, over 100 missing
The death toll in the Sikkim flash floods has climbed to 77, including nine Army personnel, AFP reported.
07 Oct 2023
Amit ShahWill free India from left-wing extremism in 2 years: Shah
Union Home Minister and top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah reportedly said that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be uprooted from India within the next two years.
04 Oct 2023
Anurag ThakurCentre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries by Rs. 100
The Centre on Wednesday raised Ujjwala subsidy from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300 per LPG cylinder.
02 Oct 2023
Trinamool CongressTMC to hold mega 2-day protest in Delhi from today
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs and West Bengal ministers are set to hold a mega two-day protest in New Delhi starting Monday.
01 Oct 2023
IndiaIndia's MICE tourism less than 1% of global convention business
Despite striving to improve its infrastructure for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), India holds less than one percent of the world's share in this growing industry, IANS reported, citing a recent report by a high-level Parliamentary committee.
26 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC pulls up Centre over delay in '70 collegium resolutions'
The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday questioned the central government's delay in the appointment and transfer of 70 judges despite recommendations by high court collegiums, Live Law reported.
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiParliament's special session: Leaving old Parliament emotional moment, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha as the Parliament's special session commenced.
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiParliament's special session will see 'historic decisions' taken: PM Modi
Ahead of the start of the five-day special session of the Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted the session might be "small in duration" but "historic decisions" will be taken during it.
17 Sep 2023
Madhya Pradesh#NewsBytesExplainer: Progress, setbacks of India's 'Project Cheetah' after 1 year
Sunday marks a year since Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first batch of eight Namibian cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
01 Sep 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG prices slashed by Rs. 158: Check rates
Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Friday reportedly decided to slash the price of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders.
01 Sep 2023
Ram Nath Kovind'One Nation One Election' committee formed, Kovind to head panel
A panel was reportedly formed by the central government on Friday to explore the possibility of a "One Nation One Election."
30 Aug 2023
Jammu And KashmirWhat about Punjab, Northeast: SC questions Centre's J&K bifurcation rationale
The Centre on Wednesday defended abrogating Article 370, arguing that the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was "one of a kind" considering its strategic importance, adding that such a situation wouldn't arise again, LiveLaw reported.
29 Aug 2023
Jammu And KashmirIs there a timeframe: SC questions Centre on J&K statehood
While hearing petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta whether the Centre has a timeframe and roadmap for restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.
29 Aug 2023
Anurag ThakurCentre cuts domestic LPG price by Rs. 200/cylinder
In a major relief for consumers amid the festive season, the central government on Tuesday announced a reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic use.
29 Aug 2023
Bihar GovernmentInadvertent error: Centre's U-turn before SC on Bihar's caste survey
Hours after claiming sole right over conducting a census, the Centre revised its position on the Bihar government's caste-based survey, citing an "inadvertent error" in an affidavit filed previously before the Supreme Court.
27 Aug 2023
ManipurManipur to grant greater autonomy to existing hill councils: Report
In an attempt to resolve the ongoing ethnic violence in the state, the Manipur government has reportedly proposed to the central government that it is willing to allow greater autonomy to existing hill councils.
23 Aug 2023
Education MinistryBoard exam will be held twice a year: Centre
The Ministry of Education reportedly announced on Wednesday that board exams will be held twice a year in the country.
22 Aug 2023
Delhi GovernmentDelhi officer drugged friend's teenage daughter before raping her: Report
More shocking details have emerged in the case of Premoday Khakha, a suspended senior official of the Delhi government accused of raping a deceased friend's daughter multiple times.
21 Aug 2023
DelhiDelhi: Government to sell onions at subsidized rates from today
The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) will reportedly sell onions on behalf of the central government at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kilogram in Delhi from Monday onwards.
19 Aug 2023
Jammu And KashmirJammu and Kashmir faces renewed terror threat, security plan revamped
Security agencies have raised fresh concerns over increased infiltration of terrorists along the border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, according to NDTV.
18 Aug 2023
Lok Sabha ElectionsCylinder prices, Kisan scheme: Centre plans changes for 2024 polls
The central government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is reportedly contemplating three major strategic changes ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
16 Aug 2023
Narendra Modi'Vishwakarma' loan scheme for skilled workers gets Cabinet nod
Vishwakarma Yojana—the loan assistance scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day address—received approval from the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.
15 Aug 2023
Narendra ModiEyeing 2024 Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi makes big promises
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several promises to the people of the country on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.
