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HC refuses to grant more time to govt on pleas to criminalise marital rape

The Delhi HC refused to grant further time to the Centre to make its stand clear on the issue of criminalising marital rape and reserved judgement on various pleas in the matter.

5 firms submit Rs 1.5-trn proposals to set up semiconductor, display plants

Vedanta-Foxconn JV, IGSS Ventures, ISMC propose to set up electronic chip manufacturing plants with $13.6-bn investment

Reports of massive Covid fatalities in 2021 are speculative: Govt

While claims settled by LIC relate to policies taken by policy holders for deaths due to all causes, the news reports conclude that this would imply Covid deaths were underreported, says govt

Government releases buffer stock of onion to states to check price rise

To check any sharp jump in retail onion prices, Centre on Friday said it has started offloading the buffer stock in a targeted manner to states where prices are increasing over the previous months.

Govt focusing on making gem, jewellery sector self-reliant: Piyush Goyal

The country needs a self-reliant gem and jewellery sector and the government has made it a focus area to help boost both domestic as well as export growth, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday.

Over 1.7 billion Covid vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Centre

The Central government on Friday said that it has provided more than 171.76 crore Covid vaccine doses provided to States and Union Territories so far.

Centre likely to provide security to Kumar Vishwas after reviewing it

The central government is reviewing the security of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas and may give him protection through a central agency, official sources said on Friday.

Govt signs MoU with Alliance Air Aviation to boost tourism in India

The Union Ministry of Tourism signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Alliance Air Aviation Limited to boost tourism throughout the country.

Congress questions Centre in delay in filing FIR against ABG group

Congress on Thursday again attacked the Centre on delay in filing FIR on the ABG Shipyard despite Ahmedabad DRT's order in 2018 for recovery of Rs 13,975 crore from the company.

'Superb response,' says Vaishnaw on govt's semiconductor manufacturing push

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday welcomed the "superb" response from the industry for the government's semiconductor manufacturing initiatives.

Examine if RERA rules subserve interest of home buyers: SC to Centre

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to examine whether the rules framed by various states under RERA are in conformity and subserve the interest of home buyers.

Govt approves Rs 26,275 cr scheme for continuation of police modernisation

The Modi government has approved the continuation of a mega police modernisation scheme for five years up to 2025-26 with a financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore. The Union Home Ministry said the scheme includes security-related expenditure in Jammu and Kashmir, northeastern states and Maoists-affected areas, for raising new battalions, developing high-tech forensic laboratories and other investigation tools. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF), an official statement said. The approval for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26 moves forward the initiative of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to modernise and improve the functioning of the police forces of states and union territories, it said. This scheme comprises all relevant sub-schemes that contribute to the modernisation and improvement with a total central financial outlay of Rs 26,275 crore, the statement said.

Centre may not go for 60% borrowing in the first half of FY23

Rethink on proportion on back of Fed tightening, high oil prices

BS Number Wise: Govt's data website is a hard ask for information

Portal data.gov.in is difficult to negotiate and it is outdated, defeating the purpose of understanding economy and policy

Covid-19 vaccine: Centre to receive supply of Corbevax from February 15

Supplies of Corbevax Covid-19 vaccine from Biological E are set to start from February 15, senior government sources confirmed

Govt panel recommends EUA for single-dose Covid jab Sputnik Light

An expert panel of India's central drug authority recommended granting restricted emergency use authorisation (EUA) to single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light

Looking at 3 telcos' proposals on converting dues into equity: Vaishnaw

The government is examining proposals from three telecom companies keen to opt for converting interest on deferred spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues into equity, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The minister -- responding during Question Hour to a query if the government has any equity in private telecom firm Vodafone -- said a one-time option was given to telecom companies to either pay upfront the interest on AGR dues or convert it in the form of equity in lieu of that as part of the structural reforms announced in September last year. The one-time option was given to telecom companies to ensure the government's revenue is not compromised, he said. The minister said, "Three companies have exercised that option. We have received their letters and we are examining them." The option was also given because the telecom sector has been going through a tough phase for many years, due to which, the balance sheet of many companies is not go

Govt expects Rs 34,090-cr investment under PLI scheme for electronics mfng

The government is expecting an investment of Rs 34,090 crore under the PLI scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing, by 2025, Parliament was informed

Govt to settle almost all retro-tax cases this month: Revenue Secy

The government will settle almost all the retrospective tax cases this month, closing a chapter that plagued India's reputation as an investment-friendly destination, a top official said

Budget 2022: Centre boosts STT target as mop-up beats expectation

Securities transaction tax (STT), which is levied on purchase and sale of equity shares and their derivative contracts, has emerged as a healthy source of income for the government