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Centre-Opposition relations on the boil; won't apologise, say errant MPs

While government-Opposition relations are unlikely to see a patch-up, a working solution might be thrashed out.

No caste-wise census, except of SCs, STs, since Independence: Govt

The Centre on Tuesday said it has not enumerated caste-wise population, other than SCs and STs, in Census since the Independence

Best of BS Opinion: Risks in crypto-assets, challenge for Akasa and more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

All eyes on productivity levels in winter session of Parliament

LS operated just 22% of functioning hours, RS 28% in monsoon session

Centre should learn from its mistakes in previous Covid-19 waves: Baghel

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said the central government should learn lessons from the "mistakes" it committed during the first and second waves of COVID-19

Cases against farmers: Will act according to Centre, says Khattar

When asked that the farmers' stir is still on, Khattar said it is for them to decide on it

Help oil firms with funds, don't pressure public: Gehlot to Centre

Gehlot said inflation has shaken people across the country and there is a need to curb it

Govt to amend banking laws to facilitate privatisation of two PSU banks

The Finance minister while presenting Budget 2021-22 earlier this year had announced the privatisation of PSBs as part of disinvestment drive

Repeal of farm laws 'defeat of arrogance'; now Centre should fix MSP: Lalu

He was addressing supporters on the occasion of the RJD's 25th foundation day

Cabinet approves continuation of ocean research scheme O-SMART for 5 years

The scheme encompasses seven sub-schemes

Rajnath describes Bangladesh war as 'unprecedented' event of 20th century

For India, ties with Bangladesh are always special and go beyond just a strategic partnership, Singh said

Govt targets 'left-out' people in fresh Covid-19 vaccination push

Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting on vaccination progress with Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Puducherry on Monday

Plea in SC seeks sign language interpreters in govt press briefings

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and the states to provide sign language interpreters during official press briefings

Centre releases Rs 44,000 cr as loan facility in-lieu of GST compensation

The Ministry of Finance made the announcement on Thursday

India considering strategic reserves for natural gas, imported coal

India is considering maintaining strategic reserves of natural gas and imported coal to address future supply shocks

Centre will provide all help; continuously monitoring Kerala floods: Shah

The Centre will provide all possible assistance to the people of Kerala who have been affected by heavy rains and resulting floods, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday. He said in a tweet that the government was "continuously monitoring the situation in parts of Kerala in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding." "The Central govt will provide all possible support to help people in need. NDRF teams have already been sent to assist the rescue operations. Praying for everyone's safety," Shah said. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 11 teams for search, rescue and relief operations in the state where the death toll from heavy rains and landslide rose to eight on Sunday.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Tikait urges govt to "immediately arrest the culprits"

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday urged the government to immediately "arrest the culprits of the Lakhimpur massacre".

Centre allows IAS, IPS officers to retain gifts from foreign dignitaries

The Centre has amended over a 50-year-old rule to allow IAS, IPS and IFoS officers to retain gifts received from foreign dignitaries

SC asks govt to fill vacancies in tribunals, chides it for 'cherry picking'

Court asks Centre to make appointments within two weeks to the tribunals, which are facing severe crunch of presiding officers

Covid-19: Govt to increase monthly stipend of children who lost parents

The central government is planning to increase the monthly financial support given to children who lost their parents to Covid-19 from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000, a senior official said on Tuesday.