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The appointments will come at a time when India is pulling out all the stops to meet its growing power demand with focus on renewable and nuclear energy

Kisan Pehchan Patra: All about Centre’s farmer ID initiative that aims to digitise agri sector

The Farmer ID, also known as the Kisan Pehchaan Patra, is a unique Aadhaar-linked digital identity dynamically connected to state land records. The government plans to generate Farmer IDs for 11 crore farmers by 2027.

All you need to know about SECI — the hitherto low-profile PSU suddenly in the limelight

SECI is also the nodal agency for the National Green Hydrogen Mission. It has awarded contracts for 412,000 metric tons of green hydrogen production capacity as well as a 1.5 GW electrolyser manufacturing capacity under the NGHM

OMI foundation launches EV-ready India dashboard for electric mobility insights

As per OMI Foundation, Tamil Nadu emerges as the E2W manufacturing hub of the country, Telangana leads in E3W manufacturing, Maharashtra in E4W manufacturing, Gujarat in battery manufacturing, and Karnataka in R&D.

Received an emergency alert on your mobile phone? Here’s what it means

Several mobile phone users received an emergency alert from the Indian government on September 15.

Zen Technologies up 3% on Rs 160-crore order from government

The deal is part of the government's Indigenous Design and Development plan, which calls for Indian intellectual property and more than 60 percent indigenous content

Govt to make Rs 300 crore equity infusion in Alliance Air

Alliance Air, earlier part of Air India, is now owned by AI Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL), a special-purpose vehicle formed by the central government.

National Quantum Mission launch soon: Anurag Thakur, Jitendra Singh brief on Cabinet decisions

Cabinet briefing by Union ministers Anurag Thakur and Jitendra Singh. Watch Live!

Centre gets mixed response from residents on rules for upkeep of stray dogs

Along with other conditions, feeding spots should be far from children play areas, entry and exit points, staircases, and in an area least frequented by children and senior citizens.

India needs to be flexible to meet fiscal glide path: Govt

The Government of India said on December 20 that external shocks and global uncertainties require it to build flexibilities in its budget plans, even as it intends to meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.5% of GDP by the end of 2025/26.

Names of people who don't link Aadhaar with election card won't be struck off voters' list: Government

The Election Commission has launched a programme to collect the Aadhaar number of existing and prospective electors on a voluntary basis from August 1 in all the states and UTs.

Centre moves SC seeking 3 months more to clear OROP arrears

This is the second extension sought by the Union government to pay the arrears after it had first moved the top court in June and sought three months to compute and make payment.

Centre spent over Rs 3,723 crore on advertisements in 5 years, Rajya Sabha told

In a written reply, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the expenditure on advertisements and publicity has not increased over the past five years.

Supreme Court to hold 2-day programme on POCSO Act

It is the seventh such consultation under the Supreme Court Committee on various child protection issues, which brings to a conclusion a series of similar state-level consultations held throughout the country.

Government clears 24th tranche of electoral bonds; sale from December 5

The sale of bonds coincides with the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections scheduled on December 5.

Govt proposes guidelines to combat fake online reviews and ratings

The Department of Consumer Affairs set up a committee in June to develop a framework for checking fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said.

Axis Bank share sale under SUUTI fetches Rs 38.4 billion for government

The government has garnered about Rs 3,839 crore by selling a 1.5 percent stake in Axis Bank, which it held through SUUTI.

Former PM Manmohan Singh calls on media to be vigilant, point out govt shortcomings

The former prime minister also said "governments come and governments go" but India's past was one of continuity and change.

Govt clears 23rd tranche of electoral bonds ahead of assembly elections

The 23rd tranche of electoral bonds will open for sale on November 9.

IT ministry to promote 10,000 startups in next 5-6 years: Secretary A K Sharma

In July, the government launched the Digital India GENESIS (Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups). The programme has an outlay of Rs 750 crore.

IT department collects Rs 28 crore in taxes from new ITR-U filing

The scheme was brought by the Union government for the benefit of taxpayers so that they can comply with their tax responsibilities without getting into hassles of the law

India restricts export of maida, suji, wholemeal atta

The notification will come into effect on August 14.

10 years and counting: India's poor elderly wait for monthly pension to go up from Rs 300

The government implements its various pension schemes under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for persons belonging to below poverty line (BPL) households.

Opposition uproar in Rajya Sabha as its 19 more MPs suspended

There were four adjournments till 3:40 pm as the Opposition refused to relent, and later the House was adjourned for the day, without transacting much business.

Not feasible to grant extra attempt, age relaxation for civil services aspirants: Government

The issue of granting age relaxation and an extra attempt to candidates for the civil services examination (CSE) due to COVID-19 was brought before the Supreme Court of India vide writ petitions by the aspirants.