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Onions
Rise in onion prices: Centre bans export to keep price in check

"The export policy for onions is amended from free to prohibited till March 31, 2024," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGTF) said in a notification.

  • Friday, 08 December 2023
Tackle Deepfake
What Indian Govt doing to tackle Deepfake menace? Insights from IT Minister

India's concern over Deepfake misuse, as expressed by IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, underscores the need for AI regulation, combating misinformation, and summoning platforms for prompt action.

  • Friday, 24 November 2023
Politics peaks in Odisha over PM SHRI, as Centre set to roll out scheme in Navodayas, KVs 
Politics peaks in Odisha over PM SHRI as Centre set to roll out scheme in Navodayas, KVs 

Many states and Union Territories have signed MoUs with the Union Ministry of Education for implementation of the scheme. After the selection of schools to be included under the scheme, funds will be allocated to the state.

  • Saturday, 18 November 2023
Supreme Court
SC tells states around Delhi to stop stubble burning, asks Centre to revisit MSP on Paddy in Punjab

The bench of Justice Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia passed directives to stop stubble burning, saying that residents of Delhi are suffering because they can't find a solution. This has been going on for the past five years.

  • Tuesday, 07 November 2023
PM Modi
Centre has implemented schemes in mission mode in past 9 years, says PM Modi

"Our policies are based on a new mindset, content monitoring, mission mode implementation and mass participation. In nine years, the government has implemented policies on a mission mode," he said while addressing new appointees during a 'Rozgar Mela' via video conferencing.

  • Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Tinder, Centre for Social Research launch dating safety guide for India
Tinder, Centre for Social Research launch dating safety guide for India

The guide will also aim to educate users on how to make the most of their dating experience, while also staying alert, both online and offline.

  • Sunday, 17 September 2023
SC on plea seeking reservation for transgender persons
SC seeks response from Centre, states on plea seeking reservation for transgender persons

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra issued a notice seeking response from the Centre and all states and Union Territories on the plea filed by a transgender individual from Kerala.

  • Friday, 25 August 2023
Centre to launch Vishwakarma Yojana, provide 15K drones to SHGs: PM Modi
Centre to launch Vishwakarma Yojana, provide 15K drones to SHGs: PM Modi

In his Independence Day address on Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said the scheme will be launched on Vishwakarma Diwas in September.

  • Tuesday, 15 August 2023
Centre directs NAFED, NCCF to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg
Centre directs NAFED, NCCF to sell tomatoes at Rs 50 per kg

The retail price of tomatoes procured by NCCF and NAFED was initially fixed at Rs 90 per kg and later reduced to Rs 80 per kg from July 16, 2023 and then further to Rs 70 per kg from July 20. 

  • Monday, 14 August 2023
Centre's Bill excludes CJI for selection of CEC and other ECs
Centre's Bill excludes CJI for selection of CEC and other ECs

The Bill is likely to trigger a fresh face-off between the executive and the judiciary.

  • Thursday, 10 August 2023
Centre launches special skill initiative for NE region
Centre launches special skill initiative for NE region

The government has earmarked a fund of Rs 360 crore to facilitate inclusive development, nurture entrepreneurial talent, and propel the socio-economic growth of the region, he announced.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Import restrictions on PCs, tablets to ensure trusted hardware & systems: Centre
Import restrictions on PCs, tablets to ensure trusted hardware & systems: Centre

The Centre on Friday allayed consumer fears about the notification on restricting the imports of PCs, laptops and tablets, saying the objective is to ensure trusted hardware and systems and increase domestic manufacturing in these hardware categories.

  • Friday, 04 August 2023
Centre restricts import of laptops, PCs & tablets
Centre restricts import of laptops, PCs & tablets

A notification issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Thursday said that though import of these items will be allowed against a licence, certain use cases have been exempted from the restrictions.

  • Thursday, 03 August 2023
Parliament
Centre to introduce bill to empower tri-services commanders in LS today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will introduce the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha.

  • Wednesday, 15 March 2023
DA arrears release to Central govt employees and pensioners: Here's what Centre says
DA arrears release to Central govt employees and pensioners: Here's what Centre says

Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Lok Sabha that even now the fiscal deficit of the Government is running at more than double the level envisaged in the FRBM Act.

  • Tuesday, 14 March 2023
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