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03 Jun 2025

Government To Launch Portal 'UMEED' On June 6 To Regulate Waqf Properties

The central government is set to launch the UMEED portal on June 6, aimed at streamlining the registration of Waqf properties across the country.

23 May 2025

SC Issues Notice To Centre On Plea To Ban 'Illegal' Betting Apps

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N.K. Singh issued a notice to the Centre and sought its response, but refrained from issuing notices to the state governments at the present stage.

22 May 2025

Centre To Take Decision On Deal With Turkish Airlines, Says Indigo

IndiGo operates direct flights to Istanbul using two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines, and offers codeshare connections to Europe and the US through its partnership with the Turkish carrier.

National Security Advisory Board

30 Apr 2025

Centre Revamps National Security Board After Pahalgam Terror Attack Fallout

This decision comes in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including one Nepalese national, and injured many.

18 Apr 2025

'Tamil Nadu Always Out Of Control Of Delhi': Stalin's Fresh Swipe At Modi Govt

Throwing a challenge to Amit Shah ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Stalin said that the state “will never yield to Delhi's administration”.

Unified Pension Scheme

01 Apr 2025

NPS To UPS Switch: Central Govt Employees Now Eligible To Opt For UPS; Details

NPS To UPS Switch: The NPS to UPS migration is now live on the official CRA (Central Recordkeeping Agency) portal. This migration aims to offer a guaranteed pension, government contributions, and more investment flexibility to central government employees post-retirement. Notably, the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) offers a structured pension payout based on an employee’s service tenure. Those with 25 or more years of service will receive 50 per cent of their average last 12 months’ basic salary as a pension.

26 Mar 2025

Centre Calls Meeting Of All MPs To Discuss Waqf Bill Today

The government is keen on explaining the contents of the bill before presenting it to Parliament, amidst growing opposition.

Central government

16 Mar 2025

Centre Plans BIG Crackdown On Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals — DEETS

During the investigation, it has been instructed to identify the loopholes used to generate documents. All suspicious aadhar cards have been sent for re-verification, which includes scrutiny of the documents submitted for aadhar generation.

one nation one election

15 Mar 2025

'Bills Proposing Simultaneous Polls Are...': Union Minister Meghwal On ONOE

Meghwal highlighted that Lok Sabha and assembly elections were held simultaneously in 1952, 1957, 1962 and 1967.

8th Pay Commission

01 Mar 2025

8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM Secretary's BIG Take On Fitment Factor- Read

8th Pay Commission Fitment Factor: If the 8th Pay Commission adopts a fitment factor of 2.57, Central government employees can expect a salary hike of 157 per cent, according to reports.

27 Feb 2025

Union Cabinet Approves Waqf (Amendment) Bill Based On JPC Report: Reports

The Union cabinet has approved the Waqf (amendment) bill based on the JPC report.

22 Feb 2025

Examining Current Provisions, Need For New Framework For OTT Platforms: Centre

In its reply to a parliamentary panel's communication over the issue, the I&B ministry said that there is a rising concern in society that the constitutional right of "freedom of expression is being misused.

07 Feb 2025

Why Booking Train Tickets Online Costlier Than Counter Fare? — Govt Explains

Responding to questions raised by Sanjay Raut regarding discrepancies in IRCTC ticket pricing, the government explained the reasons why the prices of tickets are higher when booked online.

27 Jan 2025

Govt To Gain Control Over Properties Owned By Pakistani And Chinese Nationals?

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is gearing up and making preparations to initiate significant changes to the Enemy Property Act 1968, in a bid to tighten its grip over enemy assets and properties worth over Rs 1.25 lakh crore in India.

Central government

16 Dec 2024

Centre Has No Plans To Add New Cities Under Smart Cities Mission

Under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), the central Government has a total outlay of Rs 48,000 crore for the 100 cities.

one nation one election

15 Dec 2024

One Nation One Election: Centre To Skip Bill Introduction In LS Tomorrow

The first amendment Bill was to conduct simultaneous elections of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies and another Bill was for aligning the elections for Assemblies in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.

Farmers protest

14 Dec 2024

After Days Of Halt, Farmers To Resume 'Dilli Chalo March' Today

As farmers gear up to resume protests on Saturday, farmer leader Pandher said that the government must arrange a talk if it is serious about resolving the matter.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana

08 Dec 2024

Get Your Ayushman Card In Just 15 Minutes; Check Benefits, How To Apply Online

Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card Benefits: The Central Government has launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide support to senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their income. As per the ministry, the card has already benefitted over 4,800 senior citizens, including more than 1,400 women. Notably. the eligible applicants can apply online or through the mobile app in just 15 minutes to access free hospital treatment.

8th Pay Commission

04 Dec 2024

Big Blow To Central Govt Employees Awaiting 8th Pay Commission! FinMin Reveals

The question also raised concerns about whether the union government’s financial situation might hinder a revision of pay scales.

20 Nov 2024

Govt Unveils Performance Incentives for PSU Bank Executives

The central government has revised the performance-linked incentive scheme for whole-time directors and senior executives of public sector banks.

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