Government
- India
Nitish seeking two cabinet berths in Modi govt’s next expansion
Patna: Amid speculation of a cabinet expansion of the Narendra Modi-led Central government, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is aiming for two ministerial posts this time. Nitish Kumar, who has recovered from…
- Business
5G spectrum auction sees bids worth Rs 1,50,130 cr after 37 rounds
New Delhi: Day 6 of the ongoing 5G spectrum auction on Sunday saw an incremental increase in the bidding figure after 37 rounds, with the government now receiving bids worth Rs 1,50,130…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks govt to decide on ban on sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to decide on the recommendations of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on a plea seeking a ban…
- World
SL: President Wickremesinghe invites parties to form national govt
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has written to members of Parliament, inviting them to form an all-party national government to help the bankrupt country to recover from the worst economic crisis. “The…
- India
Govt stops releasing sowing data of paddy, two other crops
New Delhi: Amid concerns over paddy sowing in the ongoing kharif season due to poor rains in key growing states, the Union Agriculture Ministry has stopped releasing the weekly update of total…
- India
Govt cites SIPRI data on India’s ranking in military spending
New Delhi: India’s military spending for the year 2021 was ranked as the third highest in the world, the government said citing data collated by Stockholm-based defence think-tank SIPRI. “This (defence) ministry…
- Delhi
Can’t direct govt to frame law on forced religious conversion: HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to direct the Centre and the Delhi government to frame a law to stop forced religious conversions, saying they were free to make…
- World
Sri Lanka’s new govt under fresh pressure after assault on peaceful protesters
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s new government, much-dependent on aid to tide over its worst economic crisis, came under fresh pressure from the international community, human rights groups and the Opposition on Saturday as they…
- India
Uranium found beyond permissable limits in 409 groundwater samples: Govt
New Delhi: The occurrence of uranium in groundwater beyond the permissible limits was observed in around 409 samples against 14,377 samples analysed in 18 states, the Jal Shakti Ministry said. Responding to…
- India
Government does not maintain data of arrested journalists: MHA
New Delhi: Union Minister for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Tuesday informed in a written reply in Loksabha that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not maintain any specific data with…
- India
Monsoon session: All-party meet called by govt underway
New Delhi: An all-party meeting called by the government ahead of the start of the Monsoon session of Parliament got underway here on Sunday with leaders from across the political spectrum attending it.…
- India
Monsoon Session: All-party meet today, govt to focus on House productivity
New Delhi: The government will hold an all-party meeting today at 11 am, ahead of the Monsoon session of the Parliament which begins tomorrow, to formulate a strategy to maximise the productivity…
- Technology
Govt panel on EV testing standards to submit report this month
New Delhi: The government-formed committee to formulate new guidelines for electric vehicles (EVs) is set to submit its report this month, sources said on Wednesday. Alarmed at the growing EV fires in…
- Middle East
No bloc could earn enough seats to form Israeli govt: Poll
Jerusalem: No political bloc in Israel could win a majority in the 120-seat parliament to form a new government if elections were held, according to the latest poll published by state media…
- World
Sri Lanka: Role of activists in bringing down government within weeks
Colombo: A few activists played a key role in bringing down Sri Lankan government within weeks. Their initial meetings at a seaside in Colombo turned into massive protests later. As per Reuters,…
