Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson met union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and urged her to ensure fair share of central tax revenues for the state and expedite release of due share of funds, clear pending GST compensation, besides giving financial freedom for states for energy transition and increasing FPO credit guarantee limit from Rs.two crores to five crores.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) The Centre and West Bengal government will hold an apex-level review meeting on Monday to assess the implementation of fisheries and aquaculture schemes in the state and chalk out a roadmap for tapping its untapped potential in the sector.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) The historic Town Hall complex in Chandni Chowk is set to be redeveloped as a Global Heritage Centre, with the Delhi government signing an MoU with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conserve the Grade-I heritage property and give it a new role as a major hub for museums, culture and tourism.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Centre has issued detailed operational guidelines for its Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan scheme, laying down mechanisms for assured purchase of compressed biogas (CBG), administered pricing, capital assistance, pipeline connectivity and credit guarantees in a major push to expand India''s waste-to-energy sector. The National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, approved by the union Cabinet on August 6, will run from 2026-27 to 2035-36 and seeks to increase domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold.
Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) BJP MLA Dr. Rajeshwar Singh today urged the central government to introduce a comprehensive law of torts, the “Bharatiya Civil Wrongs and Compensation Code,” to ensure that every citizen harmed by negligence receives timely and fair compensation.
Shimla, September 19 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has constituted an Expert Committee to examine a proposal for setting up Centres of Excellence in specialised departments of all Government Medical Colleges in the state, including Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty (AIMSS), Chamiana.
Ranchi/New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore on Saturday sought restoration of the state''s power to levy cess on mining, compensation for GST-related losses, and restoration of the 90:10 funding ratio under the G-RAM-G scheme.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Centre has done away with the geographical criterion for determining the eligibility of serving Central government employees to avail facilities under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), enabling eligible employees posted or residing outside CGHS-covered areas to opt for the scheme.
Jammu, Sep 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday underlined that Mata Lalleshwari’s teachings transcended social divisions and embodied the ideals of tolerance, equality and inner transformation.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The Mahanadi Bachao Andolan(MBA) on Saturday urged the Odisha government to ensure Cuttack’s water security before allocating Mahanadi water for the proposed Odisha Silicon Valley and a planned data centre at Naraj, warning that large-scale industrial withdrawals could affect the river’s flow and the water needs of downstream areas.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the drought-like situation prevailing in several districts following prolonged breaks in rainfall and widespread crop damage, and assured that affected farmers would receive assistance without waiting for funds from the Centre.
Bengaluru, Sept 19 (UNI) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B K Hariprasad on Saturday welcomed the State government''s decision to grant Tulu the status of a second additional official language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, while stepping up the demand for its constitutional recognition.
Chandigarh, Sept 19 (UNI) Dependent transgender children and siblings of serving and retired Central Government employees can now avail medical facilities under the Central government Health Scheme (CGHS) and CS(MA) Rules, 1944, irrespective of their age, according to guidelines issued by the union Health Ministry.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Centre will issue a Rs 100 commemorative coin to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat, according to a notification issued by the union Finance Ministry on Friday.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously adopted draft resolutions urging the union Government to provide immediate financial and other assistance to the state to address the prevailing rainfall-deficit conditions and undertake relief and mitigation measures.
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (UNI) union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Friday stressed the need for Centre-State cooperation to address region-specific agricultural challenges and increase farmers’ incomes.
Aizawl, Sep 18 (UNI) Mizoram Education Minister Vanlalthlana has urged the Centre to address the common challenges faced by northeastern states in improving education, saying their needs should not be overlooked in policy planning in comparison with larger states.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The government has relaxed sugar stockholding norms for bulk users ahead of the festive season, allowing them to maintain inventory for up to 30 days of consumption. However, the additional stock beyond the existing 15-day ceiling will have to come exclusively from eligible imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme (AAS) or Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ).
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana Rakshana Sena president K Kavitha on Friday alleged that the Centre was attempting to underreport the Backward Classes (BC) population by failing to ensure proper caste-wise enumeration in the upcoming census.
Lucknow, Sep 18 (UNI) In a major action, Uttar Pradesh police in Aliganj, Lucknow, uncovered an alleged cyber fraud call centre.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) The Centre has sanctioned two lakh houses for rural Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar said on Friday.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday met union Agriculture and Farmers'' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Madhapur here and sought the Centre''s support to address the impact of El Niño conditions on the State''s agriculture sector.
Ashok Raina Dharamshala, Sep 17 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has taken strict action against 129 State Open School (SOS) study centres for failing to conduct mandatory Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes for students enrolled in the September 2026 session. Board Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said all study centres had already been directed to conduct PCP classes for newly enrolled students and those opting for additional subjects.
Panchkula, Sep 17 (UNI) Haryana Police have busted an alleged Delhi-based cyber fraud call centre and arrested five people for duping credit card holders by promising higher credit limits and redemption of reward points, a police spokesman said on Thursday. .
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) Odisha’s World Skill Centre (WSC) has emerged as a model for industry-linked skill development, with the NITI Aayog highlighting its Bhubaneswar facility in a report on preparing India’s workforce for the jobs of the future.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has fixed ₹25,000 per month as the wage ceiling for the purposes of Chapter III of the Code on Social Security, 2020, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on Thursday. The new wage ceiling will come into effect from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette. The ministry issued the notification, S.O. 5109(E), in exercise of powers conferred under clause (89) of Section 2 of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
Stockholm, Sep 17 (UNI) Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has resigned after the centre-left opposition secured a narrow majority in the September 13 parliamentary election, allowing the speaker of parliament to begin formal consultations on forming a new government.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) The World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has emerged as a model for industry-oriented skill development, with NITI Aayog recognising its role in equipping youth with skills aligned to the evolving requirements of the industrial sector.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has amended the Passport Rules to provide that an ordinary 36-page passport for a child below 15 years will remain valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier. The Ministry of External Affairs notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 on September 15, exercising powers under Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to all States and UTs that have adopted the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, on the regulation of stem cell therapy.
Lucknow, Sep 17 (UNI) Terming the BJP government imposing MDR on UPI transactions as a money-grubbing scheme, Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav said that his party will oppose any move to realise any money from the public or small merchants."These schemes have been devised to fill the pockets of industrialists like the other schemes of the Central government," he said while commenting that it is like an old system of "Chungi"(octroi).
Mumbai, Sep 17 (UNI) Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh has called on the Maharashtra government to create Minority Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation Centres across all six revenue divisions, with the aim of helping young people from minority communities to develop skills and establish micro and small businesses.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has proposed bringing levonorgestrel 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg emergency contraceptive tablets under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, while requiring their packs to carry prominent warnings against regular or repeated use.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, on Thursday, launched a six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) for in-service primary school teachers holding B.Ed degrees, providing them a pathway to obtain the certification required to teach Classes I to V.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at licensed premises supplying drugs other than against prescriptions, with recordings to be preserved for at least three months.
Hyderabad, Sep 17 (UNI) The union Ministry of Culture on Thursday organised the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in a grand manner at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, commemorating the integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State with the Indian union on September 17, 1948.
Solan, Sep 16 (UNI) In a major boost to organized sector workers, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) Himachal unit has welcomed the union cabinet''s decision to raise the Employees'' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) statutory wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
Hyderabad, Sept 16 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Wednesday said the government was implementing Praja Palana (people-centric governance) in accordance with the aspirations of the people and was committed to their welfare and security.
Patna, Sept 16 (UNI) The Patna High Court has sought a response from the union Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging an alleged offensive typographical error in a Class 1 Hindi textbook published by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) The Centre has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with 18 members, giving the statutory film-certification body a new composition for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Srinagar, Sept 16 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday advised the leadership in Ladakh and Kargil not to rely on verbal assurances from the Central government, saying commitments should be given in writing before being trusted.
Patna, Sep 16 (UNI) Assuring farmers and flood victims of standing firmly with them in the crisis, the union Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said the Centre would take all possible measures to provide relief, rehabilitation and compensation to people affected by the severe floods in Bihar.
Tirumala, Sept 16 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday announced a series of measures for the development of Tirumala as a sacred pilgrimage and spiritual centre, covering devotee welfare, temple development, healthcare, education and environmental conservation.
Neeraj Bali Chandigarh, Sep 16 (UNI) India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched premises in Punjab’s Patiala and Mohali overnight as part of an investigation into alleged fake call-centre operations and cyber fraud, with investigators examining documents and computer records, according to officials and local media reports.
Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has made it clear that private coaching centres should not become platforms for political activities or politically motivated conspiracies.
Hyderabad, Sept 15 (UNI: Atharv Ability, an initiative of pharmaceutical company Lupin, has launched a neuro-rehabilitation centre in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, marking its entry into South India.
Hyderabad, Sep 15 (UNI) Dr P Srihari, Outstanding Scientist, has been appointed Director of the Research Centre Imarat (RCI), DRDO, Hyderabad, and assumed charge on Tuesday.
Aizawl, Sept 15 (UNI) union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Tuesday began her three-day Mizoram visit by meeting the state''s sports fraternity in Aizawl, with officials and representatives pressing for greater support for infrastructure, athlete development and different sporting disciplines.
Kakinada, Sept 15 (UNI) Efforts are underway to establish a regional centre of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) or the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) in Kakinada, Rajya Sabha member Sana Sathish Babu said on Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Sept 15 (UNI) AI-focused technology company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd on Tuesday said it has received formal confirmation from Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) regarding its association as an Industry Partner for the proposed IndiaAI Centre of Excellence (AI-CoE) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Bengaluru, Sept 14 (UNI) The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Bengaluru unit has escalated its opposition to the proposed screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), seeking direct intervention from the Centre for its permanent cancellation and a high-level inquiry into the university administration.
Patna, Sep 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and RJD national working president Tejaswi Yadav today urged the Centre to take cognisance of the flood situation in the state, with 45 lakh people affected, assess the loss of life and property and provide necessary assistance.
Hyderabad, Sep 14 (UNI) Telangana Government Advisor and senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Monday alleged that the Centre was denying justice to Backward Classes by failing to include a separate OBC category in the ongoing census.
New Delhi, Sept 14 (UNI) India will look to close out the three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan when the two sides meet in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, with young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi expected to add another attacking dimension to the Indian top order.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) More than 41 tonnes of old clothes have been collected at 10 Arpan Centres set up at Delhi Metro stations, with the material being reused, upcycled or recycled, Delhi government officials said on Sunday.
Patna, Sept 13 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) national working president Tejaswi Yadav on Sunday slammed the Centre and the state government over the prevailing flood situation, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not taken any initiative to enquire about the condition of flood-affected people in Bihar.
Nagpur, Sep 13 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole today raised questions over Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, alleging that the Centre was adopting a lenient stance towards China despite unresolved border concerns.
Agartala, Sep 13 (UNI) The State Mental Health Authority in Tripura has issued show-cause notices against 19 private rehabilitation centres and mental health establishments for various violations in Tripura.
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Vijayawada, Sep 12 (UNI) union Minister of Health JP Nadda responded positively to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s proposal to accord national recognition to the proposed ‘Quantum Bio Valley’ in Amaravati.
Dimapur, Sep 12 (UNI) Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio urged the Centre to withdraw the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Nagaland, as was unanimously adopted during the recently concluded Nagaland Legislative Assembly session.
Vijayawada, Sep 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Governor and Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) S Abdul Nazeer has said a ''Centre of Buddhist Studies'' should be established in the varsity campus. The Governor participated as Chief Guest at the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Acharya Nagarjuna University on Friday.
Dimapur, Sep 11 (UNI) The Governor of Nagaland on Friday notified the establishment and operationalisation of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC), under the National Hydrology Project (NHP), with immediate effect.
Dimapur, Sep 11 (UNI) In a major boost to logistics-sector skill development and training for the youth of Nagaland and the Northeast, the Redington Foundation opened its third Centre of Logistics Training for Excellence (COLTE) in the country at Kushiabil, Dimapur, today.
Aizawl, Sep 11 (UNI) A Rs 25-lakh Health Centre was inaugurated on Friday at Zochachhuah, a proposed border trade centre with Myanmar in Mizoram''s Lawngtlai district along the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) route.
Shillong, Sep 11 (UNI) The Meghalaya government has informed the High Court that 28 foreign nationals remain imprisoned across the state despite completing their jail terms.
Vijayawada, Sept 10 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh ITE&C department Secretary Katamaneni Bhaskar said that the government has set a goal to achieve a Data Center capacity of 6.5 GW by 2030.