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Chidambaram slams Centre's defiance of court order in Jahangirpuri

Taking to Twitter, Chidambaram said: "We see the Rule of Law break down every day. Soon there will be no law and no rules, Once arbitrary Orders' override Law', we are on the road to hell"

Govt amends rules governing Nidhi companies, acceptance of deposits

Further, promoters and directors of the company concerned have to meet the criteria of fit and proper person as laid down in the rules

Cong takes a jibe at Centre over petrol prices, compares with other nations

The Congress on Friday compared the price of petrol in India with its neighbouring countries, and alleged that the cost of the auto fuel in the country is far higher than even in Nepal.

Telangana Cong slams govt for cheating people in name of 'Make in India'

AICC spokesperson Dasoju Srravan on Thursday slammed the BJP-led Central government for cheating people of the country in the name of 'Make in India' and termed it as 'Fake in India'.

Congress' Randeep Surjewala slams Centre over hike in fuel prices

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Centre over rising prices of CNG and PNG and termed it "fuel loot."

7% inflation highest in 17 months, withdraw 'Achhe Din': Cong slams Centre

The Congress attacked the Centre on the issue of inflation and Mallikarjun Kharge said inflation was at its highest in the last 17 months and the PM should withdraw his "Achhe Din" statement.

Wheat procurement so far almost 30% lower than last year, say traders

Heavy private purchases in main producing states of Madhya Pradesh and UP cited as reason

Reduce time gap for Covid vaccine booster dose to 6 months: SII to govt

SII CEO Adar Poonawalla stated that all across the world, the gap between second dose and booster shot is six month or less

Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw CUET

Chief Minister M K Stalin moved the resolution, urging the Central government to withdraw the entrance test.

Telangana govt to protest against Centre's paddy procurement policy today

To mark a protest against the Centre's discriminatory paddy procurement policy, Telangana Government has announced to stage Dharna in Delhi on Monday morning.

Why govts fail in making the right personnel requirement estimates

Whether it is Markov analysis, or some other method for forecasting personnel requirements, the government is way behind in the use of modern techniques

Centre reduces raw jute stock limit to facilitate supply to mills

In a recent notification issued by Office of Jute Commissioner, max stock limit has been brought down to 500 quintals for jute balers from 750 quintals and 50 quintals for traders from 150 quintals

DMK hits out at the central govt over Hindi 'imposition'

Ruling party's mouthpiece 'Murasoli' in its edition today carried a well-known slogan of Karunanidhi against foisting Hindi on people and captioned the write-up as 'Warning to the Union government"

Central govt must take price rise seriously: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Thursday said people are troubled by the rising prices of fuel and other essential goods, and asked the Centre to address the issue seriously.

Centre to table bill on prohibiting financing of WMD in Rajya Sabha

The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday

Centre likely to table Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill in RS

The Centre is likely to table the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday

Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill likely to be tabled in RS

The Centre is likely to table on Tuesday 'The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022' in the Rajya Sabha to unify three municipal corporations in the national capital.

Centre plans to borrow 59% of FY23 debt target in April-September

Estimated at Rs 8.45 trn; full-year borrowing likely at Rs 14.31 trn

3% hike in DA for Central govt staff, pensioners effective Jan 1, 2022

This will benefit about 4.76 mn central government employees and 6.86 mn pensioners

States were becoming increasingly autonomous on funding pre-pandemic

Some were even on the verge of reducing central liability to zero