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New Delhi, April 11 Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday highlighted the government's focus on strengthening institutional arbitration, decriminalizing minor offenses, and modernizing legacy laws to align with constitutional values and ease of doing business.Addressing the...

Jaipur, April 11 The Rajasthan government has created significant opportunities for entrepreneurs in the automobile sector, which makes a substantial contribution to the state's economy, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Saturday."Automobile dealers play a significant role in boosting...

New Delhi, April 11 All user fee payments at national highway toll plazas across the country will be processed exclusively through digital modes, using FASTag or the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), starting Saturday, according to an official statement.This move represents a significant step...

New Delhi, April 11 The government on Saturday increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 per litre.The duty hike will be effective immediately, the finance ministry said in a notification.The government had, on March 26...

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi schools must ensure that at least 10% of their bus fleets transition to electric within two years, according to the government's draft EV policy.The new policy aims to establish a clear timeline for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across institutions...

New Delhi, April 11 – In line with India's vision of becoming a global pharmaceutical innovation hub, "India Pharma 2026" aims to accelerate the sector's transition from a volume-driven model to a value- and innovation-led global powerhouse, according to an official statement on Saturday.The...

Patna, April 11 – The new rules issued by the Bihar government regarding the use of social media by its employees, which include strict disciplinary action in case of violations, have finally come into effect.In January this year, the government approved the Bihar Government Servants' Conduct...

Amaravati, April 10 Andhra Pradesh has set a target of 10 lakh piped natural gas (PNG) connections within the next six months. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday emphasized the need to promote the use of PNG as a preferred alternative.Reviewing the domestic gas supply with officials...

Chandigarh, April 10 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said on Friday that the Centre has agreed to run special trains to transport about 155 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of wheat and rice in the state, providing major relief to farmers and easing the storage crisis ahead of the Rabi...

New Delhi, April 10 India will postpone maintenance shutdowns at thermal power plants and operationalize additional capacity to ensure around 10,000 MW of extra supply during peak summer demand, the Ministry of Power said on Friday, as it moves to strengthen short-term electricity availability...

Amaravati, April 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday set a target of providing 1 million PNG connections within the next six months, amid constraints in the supply of cooking gas linked to the Israel-US-Iran conflict.Reviewing the domestic gas supply, the CM directed...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has clarified that no permanent construction will be allowed on Lumpongdeng Island under the proposed resort project. Addressing environmental concerns, he stated that only temporary structures such as tents and stalls will be permitted for short...

Mumbai, April 10 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday ordered the establishment of an effective mechanism for affordable rental housing in Mumbai, along with the development of a dedicated portal to facilitate access for citizens.Fadnavis noted that a large number of people...

New Delhi, April 10 Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari stated on Friday that no new national highway project should be approved without 100 per cent land acquisition, as this is a major obstacle in road construction.Addressing the 17th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards &...

The Supreme Court today dismissed a petition seeking a directive to the Centre to halt the caste census. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, dismissed the petition, which also sought a directive for the Centre to formulate policies to...

New Delhi, April 10 The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to stop the caste census, and criticized the petitioner for the language used in the public interest litigation (PIL)."You have used inappropriate language in your petition. Who wrote this...

Tokyo, April 10 – Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday, adding to the ongoing efforts that began in mid-March.Takaichi revealed the plan at a ministerial meeting on the day to address the Middle East situation amid...

Amaravati, April 9 – The Andhra Pradesh government will prepare a comprehensive regulatory framework to restrict children under 13 years of age from accessing social media and to design a digital environment appropriate for teenagers.On Thursday, State Minister for Education, IT, and...

Jaipur, April 9 – In a major relief for farmers affected by unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and adverse weather conditions, the Central government has relaxed wheat procurement norms for the ongoing Rabi season in Rajasthan.The decision comes after an initiative by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla...

Amaravati, April 9 Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Thursday directed officials to draft a comprehensive law to regulate access to social media for children below 13 years of age.The minister chaired a Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting with senior officials and representatives of major...