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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicCentral government

Topic: central government

Centre comes out in support of passive euthanasia in SC, backs parents’ plea to let son die with dignity

Withdrawal of futile treatment is not 'killing', Centre argues. SC reserves verdict on withdrawing life support to 31-year-old.

To protect victims—in SC, Centre defends archaic system of disbursing railway accident compensation

Centre's affidavit came in response to petition by association of lawyers fighting cases on behalf of rail accident victims, who challenged 'rigid' application of compensation rules.

Panjab University officials back Centre’s move to trim Senate, abolish graduates’ constituency

Citing Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, Centre restructures PU’s top bodies, sparking state government’s fury over ‘power grab’.

After an all-time low representation, 60% of new joint secretaries are from IAS

With 25 of 41 new joint secretaries from the IAS, officials say the move suggests a recalibration of approach to central postings.

Centre’s secretary-level reshuffle is a clever move. It will bring efficiency, accountability

The implications of these bureaucratic changes are most impactful for the finance ministry.

Centre’s scheme for poor prisoners has few takers, only 8 states sought financial aid in past 2 yrs

According to an affidavit filed before SC, the ministry of home affairs has earmarked an annual budgetary grant of Rs 20 cr for 3 financial years from 2023-24 to 2025-26 for the scheme.

SubscriberWrites: Let us not lower the dignity of the governor’s office

Governors' partisan actions in opposition-ruled states spark debate on the erosion of constitutional dignity, highlighting the urgent need for reforms to restore federal harmony.

Siddaramaiah urges Centre to revoke Revanna’s diplomatic passport, MEA says ‘request being processed’

Accused of having sexually assaulted multiple women, MP Prajwal Revanna fled to Germany in April. BJP, in turn, has accused state govt of not taking adequate action when he was in India.

SubscriberWrites: How the government’s welfare schemes turn into a fad?

Rather than making it a public cause, if these had been made private causes involving every citizen of the country, some positive results would have been there.

Central Government opens nomination for Veterinary Council of India

The council is also responsible for ensuring that the required vaccines are available to animals in time.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.