The government of Maldives has released a statement on Sunday (December 19) over false “misguided and unsubstantiated” information regarding the bilateral ties with India. The government of Maldives said that it is “profoundly concerned” by the attempts to propagate hatred towards India. Mentioning India as one of the closest bilateral partners, the Ministry of Foreign…Continue Reading
Thiruvananthapuram: The members of Kerala Government Medical Officers’ Association (KGMOA), who work in government hospitals under the Directorate of Health Services are continuing their protest for the third day over anomalies in their pay revision. Government doctors began an indefinite standing strike before the Secretariat on Wednesday. “Government doctors of Kerala are on warpath now.…Continue Reading
Gen Rawat’s daughters at Palam Air Force station on Thursday. (Credits: Prem Bisht)NEW DELHI: The government has begun the process to appoint a successor to General Bipin Rawat as the country’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who apart from other tasks also functions as the military advisor to the Nuclear Command Authority chaired by…Continue Reading
Bommai denies the decision was connected to upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and other States Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to farmers’ demand by repealing the three contentious farm laws.“Repeal of laws is not a setback to the ruling BJP. The Prime Minister responded to farmers’…Continue Reading
Many businesses that provided discounts, reduced prices, or extended payment cycles to customers amid the Covid-19 pandemic have approached the government to clarify the impact of goods and services tax (GST) on these amounts. According to tax experts, enterprises that issue credit notes or credit memorandums – which are given to consumers when money isn’t…Continue Reading
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Government announces Excise Duty reduction on Petrol and Diesel on the eve of Diwali Excise duty on Petrol and Diesel to be reduced by Rs. 5 and Rs. 10 respectively from tomorrowPrices of Petrol and Diesel will come down accordinglyThe reduction in excise duty on diesel will be double…Continue Reading
Jammu and Kashmir administration has come down heavily on terror in the region. According to our reports, several government officials have been sacked over connections with terrorist organisations. A deputy superintendent of jails, Feroz Ahmed Lone and a government school principal, Jawed Ahmed Shah have been sacked for their active connections to terrorist organisations.Continue Reading
Seeking to allay concerns, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said there will be more than adequate supply of crop nutrients, including urea and DAP, in November, and urged farmers not to hoard the commodities on rumours of shortage. He asked state governments to take strict action against hoarders and those engaged in…Continue Reading
NEW DELHI: The government is likely to launch the next tranche of the Bharat Bond ETF by December and expects to raise over Rs 10,000 crore to fund growth plans of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs), according to a senior finance ministry official. The fund requirements of CPSEs are being worked out and the third…Continue Reading
The government of India owes Rs 268.8 crore in outstanding bills to Air India as of March 31, 2021. Of this, the commissioner of customs under the ministry of finance owes Rs 64 crore to the airline alone. The department of posts under the ministry of communications has dues worth Rs 31 crore. The office…Continue Reading