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Centre's power reforms tied in knots amid protests by Opposition states

The irony is the states opposing the amendments on the ground of threat of privatisation already have private partnerships in power supply

Every rule, process that is a hindrance must go: Modi on Independence Day

Outdated laws that make doing business in the country difficult should be scrapped, he says.

India must commit itself to a 25-year timeline for progress, change: Modi

Time has come for India to take up new development journey, says Prime Minister in Independence Day speech.

Centre notifies amended rules for single-use plastic items

The thickness of plastic carry bags will be increased from 50 microns to 75 microns from September 30, 2021, and to 120 microns from December 31, 2022

Govt extends bidding deadline for RINL transaction advisors till Aug 26

This is the second extension given for transaction advisors

As elections near, BJP returns to Uttar Pradesh for launch of Ujjwala 2.0

PM Modi to launch today the second phase of the Ujjwala scheme, under which 10 million more LPG connections will be provided.

The chequered past of retrospective tax: All you need to know

The government has now proposed to refund principal amount in full to the litigants, with certain conditions

Experts welcome govt's move to bury retro tax, but with riders

They, however, say are not sure if the lack of interest and costs payable by govt will satisfy all litigants

BJP's UP outreach: First task for 7 new Union ministers from the state

BJP chief J P Nadda has asked all the 40 newly inducted Union ministers, including those from Uttar Pradesh, to carry out a 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' covering three to four parliamentary constituencies

Pegasus impact: Loss to Indian Republic and government is much greater

Just the fear of intrusive surveillance can have disastrous consequences for India's democratic functioning.

We must move forward with 'Nation First, Always First' mantra: PM Modi

Stressing on 'Nation First, Always First' mantra, PM Modi said that as the country enters its 75th year of Independence, every citizen should lead a 'Bharat Jodo Andolan'

Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs: Of the powerful, by the powerful

The role of the CCPA was in sharp focus during the years P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister

IT minister, Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among Pegasus 'targets'

Govt denies hand in snooping; Amit Shah says report is 'by disrupters for obstructers'

Local procurement for defence to see 6% hike this year: Govt to Parliament

64% defence capital budget for buys from domestic firms

Pegasus: Rahul Gandhi, Prashant Kishor among those allegedly targeted

Other top targets in India included Gagandeep Kang, one of India's eminent medical scientists, former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and several others

Phone nos of ministers, journos in India could have been hacked: Report

Indian government dismisses allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people.

Monsoon session: Govt to face rain of queries on fuel price, Covid control

A series of meetings were held on Sunday ahead of the session, indicating the seriousness with which both the government and Opposition parties will approach the session

Deeply disturbed over changes in pension rules: Ex-civil servants to PM

The former civil servants said they were unable to understand why there was a need for such an amendment to the Central Pension Rules

All gaps in Indian borders will be plugged before 2022, says Amit Shah

Shah said the government has sanctioned 32 more border roads measuring about 683 km for the Sino-India frontier

PM Modi got India's its first independent security policy, says Amit Shah

He said this security policy was a "big achievement" as the country wanted such a good plan