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Cong flays Centre over 'unabated' fuel price hikes, dubs it 'extortion'

The Congress on Wednesday slammed the Centre over "unabated" hike in fuel prices and termed it "extortion" by the Modi government.

India cuts coal supply, inventories slump as power demand surges

India has cut coal supplies to the non-power sector and put on hold plans to increase the number of fuel auctions for utilities due to a slump in inventories at state government-owned utilities

Opposition demands discussion on privatisation policies, back strike

Opposition members declared support to the two-day nationwide strike call given by a group of trade union against the privatisation policies pursued by the government

Empowered poor aligned with good governance eliminates poverty: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that poverty is eliminated with the empowerment of the people while aligning their strength with good governance.

Govt discussing possibility of adopting 'one state, one sport' policy

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has held a meeting with the state ministers and officials on the possibility of adopting a policy of "one state, one sport" but no decision has been taken yet

Govt has taken measures to recognise contribution of ex-PMs: Modi

Weeks before inauguration of Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has taken measures to recognise the contribution of all the former Prime Ministers.

11 crypto exchanges found to be evading Rs 81.54 cr in GST, says govt

WazirX, Coin DCX and CoinSwitch Kuber among companies under investigation, Parliament is told

States too can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Govt

State governments can declare any religious or linguistic community, including Hindus, as a minority within the said state, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.

Govt blocked 1,311 web links under IT Act in 2022: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Of these, 1,264 links were blocked by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) and 47 links by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in the current year

577 Indian fishermen in Pakistan's custody, Centre tells Lok Sabha

As many as 577 Indian fishermen are in the custody of Pakistan and India has been consistently raising the incidents of their detention, the Lok Sabha was informed

India could restrict sugar exports to augment local stocks: Report

India is considering restrictions on sugar exports for the first time in six years and may cap exports at around 8 million tonnes in an effort to prevent domestic prices surging

Railways needs Rs 3 trn yearly investment to meet India's aspirations: Govt

The Railways will need to target revenue of Rs 3.5 lakh crore and an investment of Rs 3-lakh crore every year to meet the country's aspirations, the government told the Rajya Sabha

Indian response to Ukraine crisis based on 6 principles: Jaishankar to RS

EAM S Jaishankar listed six principles to explain India's response to the Ukraine crisis, which included the immediate cessation of violence, return to dialogue, diplomacy and humanitarian access.

Not considering media commission recommended by Parliament panel: Govt

The Centre told the Rajya Sabha it was not considering setting up of a media commission as recommended by a parliamentary panel to check "irregularities" in print, electronic and digital platforms.

Covid-19 deaths: SC allows Centre to conduct inquiry into fake claims

The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Centre to conduct an inquiry into fake claims for ex-gratia compensation meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19. A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna said the government can verify 5 per cent of claims in four states -- Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh -- where the gap between number of claims and recorded deaths was wide. The top court also set a period of 60 days which would be given to all such persons who are eligible as on date to apply for the ex-gratia compensation and 90 days shall be given to the future claimants. The Centre had earlier filed an application seeking a deadline of four weeks for claiming ex gratia payment from authorities on the death of kin due to COVID-19. The court had earlier expressed concern over fake claims for getting ex gratia compensation of Rs 50,000, meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19, saying it had neve

Govt encourages startups, pvt sector to participate in Gaganyaan programme

The Centre is encouraging the private sector and startups for realisation of India's ambitious human space mission, said Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh.

Govt likely to table Constitution Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha today

The Centre is likely to table 'The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2022' in the Rajya Sabha today

Top headlines: Govt to seek crypto transactions log; Covid haunts economy

The tax authorities may tell banks crypto exchanges to report on virtual digital assets' transactions as India is starting is to tax gains from crypto

Covid-19: Follow risk assessment-based approach, Centre tells states

Amid declining Covid cases nationwide, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach in the opening of economic and social activities.

Occasion for amending Lokpal Act has not arisen: Govt informs Lok Sabha

The occasion for changes in the Lokpal Act, to confer the anti-corruption ombudsman with the powers to reconsider and review its orders, has not arisen, the Lok Sabha was informed