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Ministers ask farmers to resume talks, say reforms in their interest

Unhappy with the government's liberalisation, farmers have set up protest camps and blocked roads surrounding Delhi

Cabinet approves setting up of public Wi-Fi networks across India

The networks will be set up through public data offices (PDOs) that will establish, maintain, and operate WANI-compliant Wi-Fi Access Points

Farmers reject Centre's offer of written assurance on MSP, changes in acts

Top opposition leaders meet President to repeal the laws

Centre gives Rs 6,000 crore to 14 states as revenue deficit grant

This is in line with interim recommendations of 15th finance commission; similar amount was released in April-Nov period of current fiscal

Farmers' unions reject govt proposal, say will step up protests

The minimum support price for certain agriculture produce will not end with recently enacted reforms, the government said in a written proposal sent to farmers

Govt sends written proposals to farmers, says no change in MSP for crops

Tens of thousands of farmers are camping around Delhi again on Friday, rallying against three agri laws

After many failed attempts, govt tries its luck again at selling Pawan Hans

Experts say finding a buyer for the company will be a challenge even as it holds value in the oil and gas sector

Need to ensure timely roll-out of next generation 5G technology: PM Modi

Modi emphasised that every village will be connected through the high-speed optical fibre network

Amit Shah meets farmers for talks as protests spread against agri reforms

'There is no midway. We will demand just 'yes' or 'no' from Home Minister Amit Shah,' says union leader Rudru Singh Mansa.

Govt extends NMDC's Donimalai iron ore lease after two-year suspension

Centre signs agreement with Karnataka govt and Ministry of Steel in this respect

Govt's move to pare stake in Axis Bank fuels hope of divestment by stealth

Last week, it sold shares worth Rs 220 crore in the open market without making a formal announcement. The deal came to light only this week

RSS affiliate backs protesting farmers, says new acts only favour companies

While Bhartiya Kisan Sangh has pointed to lacunae in the farm laws, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch voices opposition as well

Adverse event in Serum's trial won't affect vaccine timelines: Health secy

Health ministry to come out with guidelines that will address the issues around vaccine safety to create awareness and dispel misinformation

PM Modi defends farm reforms, attacks 'misinformation, propaganda'

Prime Minister Modi again defends laws liberalising agriculture market, says farmers must trust him.

Fiscal deficit touches 120% of full-year target as revenues plummet

Experts estimate full year's fiscal deficit between 7 per cent and 9 per cent of GDP against 3.5 per cent estimated earlier by the government

Covid-19 relief: Centre mulls extending scheme for free grains and pulses

For wheat, rice and pulses (notably chana), the central government has enough stock to ensure additional supplies for the next 3-4 months

Green energy to offer $20-bn annual business potential for 10 years: PM

India has the fourth-largest renewable energy capacity, at 136 Gw, which is estimated to rise to 220 Gw by 2022

Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0: Prudent measures to boost job creation, stem capital destruction

The government is hoping that the green shoots visible in high-frequency data will further translate into a GDP uplift. And the latest measures - pragmatic and specific - will aid that

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Sources say after several rounds of discussion within ministries, the Centre has ruled out direct cash support

Gupkar Declaration: False narrative creates a 'New Hurriyat' in J&K

It is "new" because unlike the "old" Hurriyat it is free of Pakistan's influence. It does not seek "independence" or merger with Pakistan