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Chennai, March 28 The DMK on Saturday responded to TVK chief Vijay's claim that the police were preventing his campaign at the behest of the ruling party, stating that matters related to granting permission for public meetings fall under the purview of the Election Commission."Why would he...

New Delhi, March 27 In a relief for homebuyers, the Centre has proposed to remove the existing provision of a maximum one-year imprisonment for an allottee who fails to comply with orders from the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal.The amendment seeks to replace Section 68 of the Real Estate...

New Delhi, March 27 The Centre has proposed penalty provisions under the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956, which would impose a penalty of up to Rs 10,000 for each instance of non-compliance.Under the existing provision of Section 32, offences are punishable with imprisonment...

Shimla, March 27 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that any discrepancies in higher electricity bills received after the installation of smart meters will be rectified.Responding to a supplementary question from Congress MLA Ram Kumar, the chief minister...

New Delhi, March 27 The government has proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving license, during which it will remain valid.This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of...

New Delhi, March 27 A joint platform of central trade unions on Friday called for observing April 1, 2026, as a "Black Day" to stage a protest against the four labour codes implemented by the government.The Indian government has implemented four labour codes – Code on Wages 2019, Industrial...

New Delhi, March 27 The government has proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act to allow a 30-day grace period after the expiry of a driving license, during which it will remain valid.This is part of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, which was introduced by Minister of...

New Delhi, March 26 The Central Information Commission (CIC) has advised the GST Policy Wing of the Central Board of Excise and Customs to "examine the feasibility of developing appropriate mechanisms, guidelines, or public advisories" to enhance transparency and public awareness in GST...

New Delhi, March 26 – The busting of a spy network in Ghaziabad has prompted intelligence agencies to conduct an audit of closed-circuit television (CCTV) feeds in various parts of the country. Officials say that the ISI has been heavily relying on CCTV cameras to obtain live feeds from...

March 25, Kohima: The Nagaland Contractors & Suppliers Union (NCSU) has opposed the proposed new rules for the registration of contractors under the State Government, describing them as "impossible" and potentially harmful to the local contracting community.In a memorandum submitted to the...

Bhubaneswar, March 25 Amidst shortages of LPG cylinders, the Odisha government has simplified approval processes for the early execution of piped natural gas (PNG) distribution projects across cities in the state, officials said.In a move to expedite the expansion of clean energy...

New Delhi, March 25 A new law introduced by the Union government on Wednesday for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will regulate recruitment, deputation, promotion, and other conditions of service for their officers.All CAPFs – CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP and SSB – are governed by their...

Amaravati, March 24 YSRCP supremo and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy welcomed the renewal of FCRA permissions for the Rural Development Trust on Tuesday and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the decision.Founded by Vincent Ferrer in 1969...

New Delhi, March 24 – The filing of nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, along with by-elections in four states, ended on Monday, with over 4,000 nominations submitted, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.A total of 4,019 nominations were...

Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh government will soon formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline and monitor spa operations in the state, Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said on Monday.Responding to a question from Congress MLA from Manali Bhuvneshwar Gaur in the...

Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday decided to bar individuals involved in the smuggling of Chitta (adulterated heroin) from contesting the upcoming panchayat elections.This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder...

Mumbai, March 23 Amendments to the 'Press Note 3' by the government will help China increase its share in the overall foreign direct investments attracted by India to 2 per cent levels, a report said on Monday."The change in the rule is expected to increase the share of Chinese funds in...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated today that the Income Tax Act 2025 reduces errors, disputes, and compliance costs. Speaking at the PRARAMBH 2026, a nationwide campaign on the Income Tax Act, 2025, in New Delhi, the Minister emphasized that the new act is less ambiguous and provides a...

New Delhi, March 20 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has waived road restoration charges for three months for laying pipelines to expand piped natural gas (PNG) connections in its areas, according to a circular issued on Friday.The decision will remain in effect for three months and is...

Itanagar, March 19 Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik (Retd) on Thursday advised the Arunachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission (APPEIRC) to ensure transparent, merit-based admissions, strict monitoring of examinations and research standards, and full compliance with...