"Non-merit freebies which are the nature of giving out gifts, consumer durables. Those are to be looked at carefully and in any case should not be undertaken by the governments who have fiscal constraints," Rajiv Kumar told in an interview.
VP Naidu also proposed that schools should conduct nature camps for students from a young age so that children, especially those living in the urban areas, see and enjoy the splendour of nature.
A bench headed by chief justice NV Ramana said, "We're not against the withdrawal of cases if there is a malicious prosecution. But this needs to be examined by the judicial officer in HC. If the high court agrees then the cases can be withdrawn".
The Central leadership of the BJP has advised all the party-ruled state governments to conduct proper ideological background check of any individual before giving him/her any position in the government.
The seer cites a picture of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath sitting in a religious posture while performing astrological rituals for smooth functioning of his government.
The scheduled release date of the film, mired in controversy over conjectures that it "distorts history" regarding Rajput queen Padmavati, has been deferred from December 1.
The apex court issued notice to the Centre and the state governments concerned on the plea which also sought a direction to promote solar energy and electric vehicles to check pollution.
Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged the state governments to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel by 5 per cent
The move marks a shift from the existing procedure that bars state government entities from borrowing directly from external agencies
The Centre has made a considerable move to allow members from the third gender to use washrooms meant for both men or women in community and public toilets.
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