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Topic: Government of India

25 Omicron cases detected in India with mostly mild symptoms, health ministry says

At a joint press briefing Friday, the Centre said Omicron has not proven to be burden on the healthcare system & the symptoms have mostly been mild but the guard mustn't be lowered.

Undisclosed credits amounting Rs 20,353 cr detected in Panama, Paradise paper leaks: Govt

Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the amount has been detected with respect to 930 India-linked entities associated with the two leaks.

Terrorist incidents decreased in JK after Article 370 was revoked, govt tells Rajya Sabha

MoS for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai also informed that 14 terrorists have been apprehended and 165 terrorists were killed in Jammu and Kashmir between December 2020-November 2021.

Centre writes to 13 states, UTs expressing concerns over declining Covid testing rates

In the letter, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on maintaining high testing rates given the recent increase in travelling due to events like festivals and vacations.

Modi govt releases balance of Rs 44,000 crore to states to compensate for GST shortfall

With the release of Rs 44,000 cr, the total amount released in the current fiscal year as back-to-back loan in-lieu of GST compensation is Rs 1.59 lakh cr, the finance ministry said.

Plan to privatise Bharat Petroleum delayed as bidders struggle to find partners

The sale of state-run refiner-cum-fuel retailer BPCL would have fetched about $13 billion for the exchequer and other shareholders.

Modi govt asks states to utilise unallocated power from central stations amid coal crisis

The power ministry also said that the distribution companies should not sell electricity in the power exchange and starve their own consumers.

Centre dissolves Ordnance Factory Board, transfers employees, assets & management to 7 PSUs

OFB is currently a defence ministry entity and supplies critical arms, ammunition to the three armed forces and the paramilitary.

India could lag in 5G race if govt doesn’t make airwaves cheaper, says telecom industry body

Lowering airwaves base price has been a longstanding industry demand. However, proceeds from 5G auction, likely next year, is an important revenue source that could help spur pandemic-hit economy.

Govt accommodation meant for serving officials, not retirees as ‘benevolence’, SC says

The apex court said right to shelter doesn't mean right to govt accommodation while setting aside a Punjab & Haryana HC order allowing a retired public servant to retain such premises.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.