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Topic: central government

Vacant posts, overburdened officials — why Haryana is asking Centre for more IAS officers

State has 166 officers against authorised cadre strength of 215, 28 to retire by 2026, officers burdened with two to three departments.

Kerala govt, Left leaders protest in Delhi against Centre’s alleged ‘neglect of state’

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, along with other leaders, marched from Kerala House to Jantar Mantar. He said 8 February will be a 'red letter day' in the history of the Republic of India.

‘Siddaramaiah’s tax devolution allegations lack solid grounds,’ says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM DK Shivakumar accused the Centre of indulging in economic oppression of Karnataka and will hold protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on 7 February.

‘Censorship’ or ‘no impact on criticism of govt’ — Bombay HC’s split judgment on IT Rules amendment

Comedian Kunal Kamra, Editors Guild of India & others challenged 2023 amendment allowing Centre to set up fact-check unit to identify false online content 'related to business of govt'.

ULFA signs peace accord with Centre, Assam government agreeing to shun violence

The agreement, signed in presence of Amit Shah and Himanta Biswa Sarma, came after 12 years of unconditional negotiations between the ULFA faction and govt.

Govt orders safety audit of all under-construction NH tunnels as Uttarakhand rescue ops near end

The 4.5-kilometre Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarkashi, which was under construction on a national highway, collapsed in the early hours of 12 November.

Govt stares at 1700 leftover postgraduate medical seats despite lowering qualifying marks to zero

Through a 20 September circular, the Union Health Ministry allowed MBBS candidates, who had appeared for NEET-PG, 2023, to opt for leftover seats in medical colleges. But has not got a favourable response as these seats are in non-clinical branches.

Royal Enfield, SX4s to photocopiers — govt aims to make Rs 400-cr off Central Secretariat ‘clean-up’

23 vehicles, cited by CISF as 'security threat', added to list of items languishing at Shastri Bhawan, which houses several ministries & govt depts. 'Scrap disposal' to begin tomorrow.

Amit Shah, Adhir, Ghulam Nabi part of Kovind-led panel to study ‘One Nation, One Election’ feasibility

Part of BJP’s poll promise of electoral reforms, theory aims for simultaneous LS & assembly elections. Panel to submit recommendations at the earliest, no time frame given.

Finance Ministry says inflationary pressures need greater vigilance by govt and RBI

The ministry's comments come weeks after data showed retail inflation in July rose to its highest in 15 months, as vegetable and cereals prices skyrocketed.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?