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7th Pay Commission: Good News! Big pay hike for THESE govt employees, allowances under the 7th CPC announced

Business | August 22, 2019 13:36 IST

7th Pay Commission: In another good news for these government employees that the Centre has announced a big pay hike for the staffers as their demands have been accepted. According to reports, the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has accepted the proposal of employees and doctors of King George Medical College (KGMC) and Ram Manohar Lohia Institute (RML).

Pakistan opposition accuses government of Kashmir 'sellout'

World | August 20, 2019 21:31 IST

The opposition parties in Pakistan have accused the Imran Khan-led federal government of 'selling out' Kashmir under an international conspiracy.

Govt increases oil, gas bidding round to three times a year

Business | August 18, 2019 12:25 IST

The government has increased the expression of interest (EoI) submission cycle for oil and gas acreage to three times a year from two times earlier, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) said

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat

Uttarakhand government donates Rs 5 crore for Assam flood relief

India | July 27, 2019 14:07 IST

Expressing grief over the loss of life and property due to the floods in Assam, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "We are aware of the hardships being faced by people in Assam due to recent floods. We can feel their pain." Uttarakhand stands with the people of Assam at this hour of crisis, he said, adding that Rs 5 crore is being sent to the government of the northeastern state for flood relief measures.

Government passing bills 'hurriedly', 17 parties tell Rajya Sabha Chairman

India | July 26, 2019 19:29 IST

Raising concern over the government "hurriedly" passing the bills without Parliamentary scrutiny, 17 opposition parties have, in a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, said that it is a departure from the established practice and healthy traditions of enacting legislations.

Auto sales downturn: Govt might call stake-holders meet

July 25, 2019 23:48 IST

The Central government might bring in a proposal to lower GST rate on automobiles which is currently in the highest 28 per cent tax bracket. Alternatively, the cess over GST slab rate applicable on automobile may be lowered.

Government reconstitutes GoM on sexual harassment at workplace

India | July 24, 2019 14:47 IST

The government has reconstituted the Group of Ministers looking after the issues of how to prevent sexual harassment at workplace and strengthen legal frameworks with Home Minister Amit Shah replacing his predecessor Rajnath Singh, officials said.

Centre's reply sought on parenting norms over divorce

India | July 19, 2019 17:45 IST

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre and sought its response on a plea seeking framing of a law for joint parenting of a child in the event of a divorce.

Mango production likely to drop slightly to 20.95 million tonnes in 2018-19: Government

India | July 19, 2019 16:54 IST

Mango production in the country is estimated to drop slightly to 20.95 million tonnes in the 2018-19 crop year (July-June) due to less output in five states such as Karnataka and West Bengal, Parliament was informed on Friday.

Govt seeks explanation from IndiGo on Gangwal's complaint

India | July 18, 2019 20:09 IST

The government has sought explanations from InterGlobe Aviation on allegations of corporate governance lapses raised by co-founder and promoter Rakesh Gangwal.

Government considering capital infusion in BSNL

Business | July 18, 2019 17:41 IST

Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government is taking steps to make BSNL more competitive and these include up-gradation of technology and capital infusion.

2,110 Indian prisoners repatriated from Pakistan since 2014: Government

India | July 17, 2019 20:06 IST

India has been successful in securing the release and repatriation of 2,110 Indian prisoners, including fishermen, from Pakistan's custody since 2014 due to its persistent efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.

NEET: Tamil Nadu says won't hesitate to move court against Centre

India | July 17, 2019 18:40 IST

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday assured the Assembly it would not hesitate to move the Madras High Court to ascertain the reasons for return of two Bills by the Centre over excluding the state from the ambit of NEET.

Naga peace talks at advanced stage, government tells Lok Sabha

India | July 16, 2019 16:24 IST

Talks between the Naga insurgent group NSCN-IM and an interlocutor of the central government are at an advanced stage, Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said on Tuesday.

Anti-dumping duty likely on aluminium and zinc coated flat products from 3 nations

India | July 16, 2019 16:12 IST

The government may impose a provisional anti-dumping duty of up to USD 199 per tonne on imports of aluminium and zinc coated flat products from China, Vietnam and Korea, according to a notification of the commerce ministry.

As IndiGo faces turbulence, regulators intensify scrutiny of governance lapses

Business | July 14, 2019 14:11 IST

Bringing into public the differences between long-time friends and promoters of IndiGo into the open, Rakesh Gangwal has sought Sebi's intervention into alleged corporate governance lapses at the company and even said that 'paan ki dukaan' (betel shop) would have managed things with more grace.

Centre invites fresh bids to sell Pawan Hans; Details inside

Business | July 11, 2019 15:52 IST

The Centre on Thursday invited fresh bids for offloading its stake in Pawan Hans Ltd (PHL). Previously also the government attempted to sell the country's biggest public sector helicopter operator. In PHL, the government holds 51 per cent stake.

Convicted people will not be allowed media space: Pak govt

World | July 10, 2019 18:54 IST

The Pakistan government has decided that media should not be allowed to promote the narrative of convicted or under-trial persons, in a move that aims to curtail the space given by the press to jailed politicians like Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari.

312 officials found to be allegedly corrupt or inefficient retired: Government

India | July 10, 2019 18:30 IST

As many as 312 government officials found to be allegedly corrupt or inefficient were given retirement in public interest, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

Deserved to hold CM's post: Ashok Gehlot

India | July 10, 2019 18:06 IST

Months after the bitter lobbying for the Rajasthan chief minister's post between him and state Congress chief Sachin Pilot, Ashok Gehlot said he became the CM because he deserved it.