Tag: Central government

Apex court says money laundering arrests “not arbitrary”

The Supreme Court today backed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) with a significant judgement that rejected…

Starting today, 5% GST on packaged cereals, pulses, flour weighing upto 25 kg

Starting today, a five per cent GST (goods and services tax) will be levied on…

Mamata Banerjee condemns Udaipur killing, urges to maintain peace

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the killing in Udaipur, saying violence…

Protests against “Agnipath” recruitment plan spread in Bihar & UP

Protests against Agnipath – a recruitment plan for the Indian armed forces – turned violent…

“No fund” from Centre on 100-days’ job scheme in 6 months, Mamata Banerjee forms “Crisis Management Fund”

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ordered the formation of a “Crisis Management…

Northeast areas under AFSPA reduced, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced that areas covered under the Armed Forces…

COVID-19: Vaccines for 12-14 year olds, booster for all above 60 from this week

Vaccination for children aged between 12 and 14 years will start from March 16, Union…

Indian student shot at while trying to escape Ukraine’s Kyiv, says Union minister

An Indian student was reportedly shot at in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, Union Minister VK Singh…

Veteran singer Sandhya Mukherjee refuses Padma Shri award

Veteran singer Sandhya Mukherjee refused the Padma Shri award on Tuesday saying it is more…

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refuses Padma Bhushan

Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Tuesday said he was not aware that…

Bill to cancel 3 farm laws passed in Parliament

A bill to cancel the three controversial farm laws – that had led to nation-wide…

Supreme Court forms Pegasus panel to probe allegations of unauthorised surveillance

The Supreme Court of India today set up an inquiry committee headed by a retired…