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December 20, 2024 9:56 PM

Centre, ADB sign $350 million loan to boost India’s supply chains

The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan agreement to support the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programme. This loan, under the programme's second subprogramme, is aimed at improving the logistics framework to enhance manufacturing capabilities and build resilient supply chains in the country. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry noted that the SMILE programme supports wide-ranging reforms in ...

October 10, 2024 8:42 PM

Centre declares Hizb-Ut-Tahrir as terrorist organisation

The Central government on Thursday declared Hizb-Ut-Tahrir (HuT), and its front organisations as terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for promoting terrorism by using various social media platforms. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) made the announcement through a gazette notification pointing out that HuT is an organisation "which aims to establish Islamic state and Caliphate globally including in India by overthrowing democratically elected governments throug...

September 4, 2024 10:20 PM

Centre and Tripura government sign peace accord with NLFT and ATTF

The Central government, in collaboration with the Tripura state government, has signed a significant peace agreement with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). The Memorandum of Settlement was formalized on Wednesday in New Delhi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha among the dignitaries present. Speaking at the event, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the progress made in the northeastern region unde...

September 16, 2024 3:34 PM

Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates’ verifications

The Centre on Wednesday allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to perform Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identity voluntarily, both at the time of registration and during various stages of examinations and recruitment. In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of clause (b) of sub-section (4) of section 4 of the Aadhaar, (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, (as amended) read with rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Goo...

June 11, 2024 9:12 AM

Centre releases over Rs 1.39 lakh crore in tax devolution to support state finances & development

The Centre has announced the release of a significant installment of one crore thirty-nine thousand 750 crore rupees in tax devolution to states. The Finance Ministry said yesterday that the release, which includes both the regular allocation for June and an additional installment, is aimed at bolstering state government capacity to accelerate development and capital expenditure. It further said that as of today, the total amount devolved to states for the fiscal year 2024-25 stands at t...

September 16, 2024 6:39 PM

NDA parliamentary party to meet today ahead of formation of a new government at Centre

As the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gears up to form the government, political activity has gained momentum in the national capital with leaders of the BJP and JD(U) holding separate meetings. Today (Friday), the NDA parliamentary party meeting will take place in New Delhi. Newly elected MPs of BJP, TDP, JD(U), LJP (R), Shiv Sena (Shinde Faction), JD(S), and other constituent parties of NDA will attend the meeting. A JD(U) Parliamentary party meeting is also scheduled to be held this mor...