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Topic: central government

Centre moves HC seeking recall of its order to supply oxygen to Delhi

The central govt in its application seeking recall of high court's 1 May order said its officials are working hard and such orders would have a demoralising effect on them.

Hashtag calling for PM Modi’s resignation blocked ‘by mistake’, says Facebook

The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Modi govt to set up 13 oxygen generation plants in 5 Northeastern states amid shortage

These are among the 551 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) medical oxygen generation plants to be set up inside public health facilities across the country, an official said.

Acute staff crunch paralyses tribunal set up to ensure quick disposal of service matters

The Central Administrative Tribunal has 27 out of 64 posts lying vacant, leaving some benches without the requisite strength to assemble and hear cases.

Vaccine is for most vulnerable, Modi govt says on demands to ease age limit

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the government's aim is never to administer the vaccine to those who want it but to those who need it.

Modi govt asks all its employees aged 45 years and above to get Covid vaccine

The employees are advised to continue following Covid-appropriate behaviour after vaccination, a Personnel Ministry order Tuesday said, in light of a spike in cases nationwide.

Delhi Cabinet approves nameless scheme for doorstep delivery of ration after Centre objection

The ration scheme will not have any name due to the Centre's objection, and wheat flour atta, rice, and sugar will be delivered to homes in packed bags, Delhi govt said Wednesday.

27 lakh minority children devoid of education in West Bengal, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Monday also said the state government has not taken the benefits of central scholarships for the last two years.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal appeals to Centre to take back bill on Lt Governor’s powers

Speaking at a protest organised by the Aam Aadmi Party against the bill in Delhi Wednesday, Kejriwal alleged that the Centre wants to weaken his government with this bill.

Delhi Congress stages sit-in at Jantar Mantar against bill on Lt Governor’s role, powers

Delhi Congress chief Anil Kumar said his party is protesting against the Central government's 'autocracy' and 'murder of democracy', and demanded that the Centre withdraw the bill.

On Camera

Officers Qureshi, Singh & Deosthalee on KBC hot seat—a Bollywood-like spectacle

At one point in the episode, Commander Deosthalee, who is the first Indian woman to command a naval warship, compared the three of them to a trishul—such was their synergy.

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?