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The Centre introduced the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in May 2016, to provide deposit-free LPG connections to women in poor households.
Updated : Mar 25, 2023

Centre extends LPG cylinder subsidy of Rs 200 under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana

Union minister Anurag Thakur said that the subsidy was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, wherein around 9.6 crore families will be benefitted from the move.

The Centre raised dearness allowance (DA) by 4 per cent
Updated : Mar 24, 2023

Cabinet hikes dearness allowance (DA) by 4% for central government employees; check details here

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said the Centre will spend Rs 12,815 crore to fund the hike in DA. This will benefit 47.58 lakh employees and 69.76 lakh pensioners.

They further said that entries will not be deleted from the electoral roll if a voter fails to show an Aadhaar number. 
Updated : Mar 22, 2023

Govt extends last date to link voter ID, Aadhaar card to March 31, 2024

A gazette notification stated that applications for including names in the electoral roll shall not be denied.

Congress Leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Updated : Mar 21, 2023

Aadhaar-PAN linking: Extend deadline by 6 months, remove charge to tackle touts, Congress MP writes to PM Modi

The Congress leader said the Ministry of Finance has introduced a notification in order to link Aadhar card with PAN online against a payment of Rs 1,000 till March 31, 2023.

Pro-Khalistani groups attack Indian mission in London
Updated : Mar 21, 2023

‘India bent over backwards to build ties’: Geostrategist slams UK for ‘culpability’ in Indian mission attack

Pro-Khalistani attack at UK's India mission: India also summoned the senior-most British diplomat in Delhi and demanded an explanation over complete "absence of security".

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Updated : Mar 16, 2023

BrahMos to artillery: India clears defence proposals worth Rs 70,500 cr amid tension with China

Out of the total proposals, Indian Navy proposals constitute more than Rs 56,000 crore, which largely includes indigenous BrahMos missiles, Shakti Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, utility helicopters-maritime etc., the ministry said.

Ahead of her questioning, Delhi police put up barricades outside the residence of Telangana’s Chief Minister as Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) workers and supporters also gathered outside his home in Delhi to demonstrate a show of strength
Updated : Mar 11, 2023

K Chandrasekhar Rao's daughter questioned in Delhi liquor policy case: Top points

Ahead of her questioning, Delhi police put up barricades outside the residence of Telangana’s Chief Minister as Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s (BRS) workers and supporters also gathered outside his home in Delhi to demonstrate a show of strength

Sebi said illustrations provided in the advertisements/ presentations/ brochures/ pamphlets would lead investors to believe that they will receive fixed returns on their investments.
Updated : Mar 06, 2023

Sebi to mutual funds: Don’t promise returns, comply with ad code regulations

In a letter sent out on March 3, Sebi noted that it has seen some advertisements where some MFs have assured investors in pamphlets and brochures with a fixed sum of money if opted for a systematic investment plan (SIP) and systematic withdrawal plan (SWP).

The EPFO could maintain the current interest rate of 8.1 per cent or reduce it to 8 per cent, a report said
Updated : Mar 05, 2023

EPFO meeting in March end: EPF rate expected to be around 8% for 2022-23

The EPFO had set the interest rate of 8.1 per cent for 2021-22, which was the lowest in four decades and was significantly lower than the 8.5 per cent credited in the previous year.

MP brings in new liquor policy
Updated : Feb 20, 2023

Madhya Pradesh new liquor policy: Liquor shops banned up to 100 mt of religious, educational places; all you need to know

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that no liquor shops will be allowed to have ‘ahatas’ or areas for drinking attached to liquor outlets, and shop bars.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the GST Council meet on Saturday
Updated : Feb 18, 2023

GST Council meet: Rs 16,982-cr pending compensation dues will be cleared today, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister said that the GST Council will reduce GST on liquid jaggery, pencil sharpeners, and certain tracking devices.

Mahua Moitra criticises Adani Group after DB Power deal collapse
Updated : Feb 16, 2023

Adani needs to pare down assets, SEBI needs to wake up: Mahua Moitra after DB Power deal collapse

Moitra was referring to Adani Power’s deal with DB Power that collapsed as the deadline to complete the Rs 7,017 crore deal ‘expired’.

Senior citizen concession was removed during Covid
Updated : Feb 03, 2023

Indian Railways may restore senior citizen concession for sleeper, 3 AC; know more

Standing Committee on Railways has advised to review and consider concession to senior citizens, at least in sleeper and 3 AC, says Ministry of Railways in Rajya Sabha

The rule shall not apply to the special purpose vehicles
Updated : Jan 31, 2023

9 lakhs govt vehicles, buses older than 15 years to be scrapped from April 1

As per a recent notification by the Road Transport and Highways Ministry, beginning April 1, all vehicles owned by central and state governments, including buses owned by transport corporations and public sector undertakings, that are older than 15 years will be de-registered and scrapped.

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Minister of State for Skill Development and entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Updated : Jan 21, 2023

Deep imbalance in content creation and monetisation: MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar

"There are certain issues in the way the internet has evolved where the ad tech platforms are controlling more and more digital advertising revenues and monetisation revenues, " Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The new Parliament building is part of the redevelopment of the Central Vista, the nation's power corridor
Updated : Jan 20, 2023

See pics: Here's how new Parliament building looks from inside

Amid reports that President Droupadi Murmu can address joint session of both houses in new building, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the New Parliament Building is still under construction

Thousands of UPSC aspirants are protesting for a one time relaxation in eligibility criteria for the civil services exam
Updated : Jan 12, 2023

'Robbed of my dream': Why UPSC aspirants are desperate for relaxation in eligibility criteria

Thousands of UPSC aspirants have been protesting and demanding a one-time relaxation in eligibility criteria for the upcoming UPSC exams, expected to begin in May. These protesters say that the UPSC did not make proper provisions for candidates who were down with COVID during the exam or lived in a containment zone. They also claim that no provisions were made to accommodate aspirants who worked as essential service workers. Furthermore, these candidates allege UPSC was discriminatory with its ‘Withdrawal Window’ policy.

Foreign varsities will have to ensure quality of education imparted at their Indian campuses is on par with their main campus, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar
Updated : Jan 05, 2023

Foreign universities opening branches in India not allowed to offer online classes: UGC

Foreign universities setting up campuses in India to get initial approval for 10 years, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar

According to exporters, the finance ministry needs to provide reasonable funds to the Department of Commerce not only for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme reimbursement but also for export promotion
Updated : Dec 28, 2022

Exporters seek support measures in Budget to boost shipments

According to exporters, the finance ministry needs to provide reasonable funds to the Department of Commerce not only for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme reimbursement but also for export promotion and other initiatives

 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Google CEO Sundar Pichai
Updated : Dec 20, 2022

'Discussed India’s digital transformation,' says EAM Jaishankar after meeting Google CEO Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai had met PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu on Monday

Exit polls had predicted an AAP landslide in Delhi MCD and a big loss for the BJP.
Updated : Dec 07, 2022

Delhi MCD Results 2022: AAP dethrones BJP; key takeaways from the civic poll results

Aam Aadmi Party has emerged as the single largest party as it clinched over 130 seats, hitting the majority mark.