Delhi's election was fought as a direct battle between the 'Modi Model' and the 'Kejriwal Model', with the BJP promising a mix of continuity and expansion in welfare schemes. The saffron party's win in Delhi not only strengthens its position but also expands the NDA's control over key states.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been holding pre-budget consultation meetings with various stakeholders, economists and experts since June 19. The upcoming budget is the first budget of Modi government after winning the third term.
Many of the Indian states have adopted official songs and anthems which are played at the state functions and ceremonies. As many as 16 states and UTs have their own songs. Let's take a look to them.
The case was addressed by the apex court after senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan filed submissions and said that state information commissions had become defunct due to the absence of serving commissioners. The bench also observed seven vacant positions in the CIC.
According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the BRAP report includes 301 reform points that cover 15 business regulatory areas such as access to Information, single window system, labour, environment, sectoral reforms and other reforms spanning across the lifecycle of a typical business.
These 9 states and union territories are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, TN, UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi and J&K.
A total of 1,04,58,46,415 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far through govt of India and through direct state procurement category, the health ministry said.
Extending the ongoing COVID-19 guidelines for one more month till September 30, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the overall pandemic situation now appears to be largely stable at the national level, except for the localised spread observed in a few states.
The Centre on Tuesday asked states to submit data on the deaths caused due to the shortage of oxygen, sources said. The data is likely to be presented before the Monsoon Session of Parliament wraps up on August 13.
In a letter to all states and UTs, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said Covid-appreciate behaviour is not being adhered to in public transport and massive crowds are thronging marketplaces, violating social distancing norms.
Medical fraternity welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of free COVID-19 vaccines to states.
The finance ministry on Friday asked state governments to accord priority to employees of banks and insurance companies for COVID-19 vaccination, saying they are exposed to high risks during these difficult times.
The Home Ministry wrote to different states and Union Territories on Friday to clarify its order on implementation of night curfew between 9 pm and 5 am and advised against restricting the movement of buses, trucks carrying goods, and other essential services.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the government has raised the borrowing limit of states from 3 per cent of Gross State Domestic Product to 5 per cent in 2020-21. This will add an extra availibility of Rs 4.28 lakh crore for the states.
The Supreme Court Friday sought the Centre's response on the allegation that it has not implemented a slew of directions issued last year to curb lynching and mob violence.
Indian legislature has laid down major guidelines for renaming a state or a city. The Central government and the state government have to follow a given set of guidelines necessarily so that, it may be considered as democratically acceptable and may represent the will of the majority.
Farmers begin 10-day nationwide protest.
The farmers are demanding waiver of loans, right price for their crops and implementation of recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.
Thunderstorm accompanied with squall and hail are very likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh while thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds are very likely on Monday at isolated places in Uttarakhand and Punjab.
Battling security concerns after the recent violence, MHA asked all the state governments to be extra vigilant to avoid any violence and loss of life and property amid calls on social media for the nationwide shutdown.
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