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Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs

In view of a decline in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach on the opening of economic and social activities

257 police stations in India don't have a vehicle, govt tells Lok Sabha

As many as 257 police stations in the country do not have any vehicle and 638 police stations do not have a telephone connection, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday

Covid vaccination pace slows down as most targets covered: Govt

The Covid vaccination pace has slowed down relatively as most of the target beneficiaries are already covered, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday

Closely following the coronavirus trajectory globally, says Centre

Noting that various mathematical models meant for predicting coronavirus waves have repeatedly failed to give reliable results due to small sample size, the Centre said

Par panel cautions govt against early euphoria over NPA reduction

Cautioning the govt against any early euphoria with regards to reduction in NPA in banking sector, a Parliamentary panel on Tuesday said that bad loans may go up due to some lag Covid pandemic impact

SFIO ordered to probe 14 cases this fiscal: Govt in Rajya Sabha

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has been ordered to probe 14 cases involving 95 companies in the current fiscal till March 17, the government informed Rajya Sabha on Tuesday

Russia-Ukraine war: Govt in talks with Egypt to start wheat shipments

India is in final talks to begin wheat exports to Egypt, while negotiations are also going on with countries such as China and Turkey, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine upended global supplies

Govt working to classify cryptocurrency under GST law, 'remove doubt'

The government is working on classification of cryptocurrency as goods or services under the GST law, so that tax can be levied on the entire value of transactions

Startups get up to 10 yrs for converting debt investment into equity

Govt extends timeline for startups to convert debt investments into equity up to 10 yrs, a decision likely to relieve budding entrepreneurs to deal with impact of Covid, a DPIIT press note said

Govt's huge welfare scheme expenses hitting public finances: Yashwant Sinha

Ex finance minister Yashwant Sinha said huge expenditure on welfare schemes by Modi govt has impacted public finances which are currently in a mess with fiscal deficit touching abnormally high level

Centre releases India's Arctic Policy for sustainable development

With a significant stake in Arctic region, India is one of the 13 nations holding Observer status in Arctic Council, a high-level inter-governmental forum that addresses issues faced by Arctic govt

Focus on genome sequencing: Centre to states amid Covid surge in Europe

The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to focus on aggressive and sustained genome sequencing and intensified surveillance besides being vigilant on the Covid-19 situation in the country

India's Covid vaccination drive science-driven, people-powered: PM Modi

Asserting that India's Covid vaccination drive is science-driven and people-powered, PM Modi said the country is in a much better position to fight the pandemic but people must follow all precautions

VP Venkaiah Naidu marks importance of evidence-based policymaking

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking to ensure that governance is responsive to the changes and disruptions around us

Closely monitoring global energy market, potential supply disruptions: Govt

Minister of state in Petroleum and Natural Gas while replying to Rajya Sabha informed that geopolitical situation between Russia-Ukraine has resulted in a steep rise in global crude oil and gas prices

PM Modi to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on phone: Reports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday afternoon, official sources said

Govt panel allows phase-3 trial of Covovax as booster dose in adults

An expert panel of India's central drug authority has recommended permission for conducting a phase-3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine Covovax as a booster dose in adults, official sources said

Govt working on 14 coal-evacuation rail projects for quick transit of fuel

The government is planning to strengthen the rail infrastructure and has stressed on commissioning 14 critical coal-evacuation rail projects for faster transportation of fuel

Ensure you are fully vaccinated against Covid, govt tells Ukraine returnees

The government on Thursday asked all students who have returned from Ukraine to get both doses of Covid-19 vaccine if they are not already fully vaccinated.

Govt gets multiple expressions of interest for privatisation of PDIL

The government has received multiple expressions of interest for privatisation of Projects & Development India Ltd (PDIL), DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday. The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) had on December 14 invited preliminary bids for selling the government's 100 per cent stake in the CPSE which is under Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. The last date for submitting expressions of interest (EoIs) was January 31, which was later extended till February 28. "Multiple expressions of interest received for privatisation of Projects & Development India Limited (PDIL). The transaction moves ahead to the next stage," Pandey tweeted. As of March 31, 2021, PDIL has paid-up equity share capital of Rs 17.30 crore, revenue of Rs 129.68 crore and net profit of Rs 19.07 crore. Incorporated on March 7, 1978, the company provides engineering and consultancy services in design engineering, from concept to commissioning of various ...