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(Search results - 47)IndiaSep 19, 2020, 12:48 PM IST
Farmers’ Bill: Harsimrat Kaur makes a U-turn, clarifies it’s farmers who said it is against them
SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur resigned on Thursday as she was not happy with the farmers’ bill introduced by the Union government
IndiaJul 2, 2020, 5:28 PM IST
Where will Priyanka Gandhi go now?
After the Union government served notice to Priyanka Gandhi to vacate her bungalow in New Delhi, it is being said that the leader would move to Lucknow
IndiaMay 17, 2020, 9:32 PM IST
Lockdown 4.0 – State govts get more freedom to decide on important issues based on home ministry’s guidelines
The Union government has extended lockdown till May 31. Lockdown 4.0 grants more autonomy to the state governments in deciding on important issues like transportation among others.
IndiaMay 10, 2020, 2:16 PM IST
Aarogya Setu app alerted authorities about 300 emerging COVID-19 hotspots: Niti Aayog CEO
The Aarogya Setu app alerts the user about how many coronavirus positive cases are around, including symptomatic individuals. It also alerts users about trends giving a sense of emerging hotspots.
IndiaMay 10, 2020, 2:07 PM IST
As India eases lockdown to restore economy, MHA issues guidelines for reopening industries
The Union government issued detailed guidelines for the restart of manufacturing units across the country.
IndiaMar 11, 2020, 7:29 PM IST
Delhi riots: Amit Shah assures nation rioters will be punished, further reminds Congress of ’84 riots
In a riveting response to Opposition’s charge that the Union government was lackadaisical in dealing with Delhi riots, Union home minister Amit Shah said they had taken strict action in containing the riots and did not make incendiary remarks like former PM Rajiv Gandhi did during the ’84 riots
IndiaFeb 10, 2020, 6:56 PM IST
Why Union government donated Re 1 towards the Ram Mandir Trust
The Centre made a donation of Re 1 in cash towards the Ram Mandir Trust. To understand the role of the trust in terms of accepting donations and working towards constructing the temple, watch SimplifiedBy on MyNation.
IndiaJan 8, 2020, 7:40 PM IST
Government offers Imported Onions to States at Rs. 49 to 58 per kg
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan held a press conference on 7th January to brief media about the overall availability and prices of Onions across the nation along with the imported quantities so far. Paswan said that the Union Government has decided to offer Onions to State Governments at the landing price in Mumbai ranging from Rs. 49 to Rs. 58 per Kg.
IndiaDec 15, 2019, 12:06 PM IST
Congress feeds rumours that J&K, Ladakh will get special status; BJP dismisses them categorially
While there are rumours that the Union government is trying to grant special status to J&K and Ladakh (by the Congress) the centre has denied any such development.
IndiaNov 27, 2019, 6:07 PM IST
Why Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill is necessary
The Special Protection Group (SPG) security cover that was provided to the Gandhi family including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi was withdrawn by the Union Government on November 8, 2019. The SPG cover remains exclusive only to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Supriya Krishnamurthy simplifies why it was necessary to remove the SPG cover for the Gandhis, with inputs of Vicky Nanjappa.
IndiaNov 19, 2019, 4:10 PM IST
Bharat Ratna for Savarkar: Modi government asserts no formal recommendation needed
The Union government has given a written reply on the issue of awarding Bharat Ratna to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar stating that no formal recommendation is required for awarding the honour.
IndiaNov 16, 2019, 6:03 PM IST
Sudarsan Pattnaik becomes first Indian to be honoured with Italian Golden Sand Art Award
The president of 'Promuovi Scorrana' Vito Maraschio sent an invitation to Pattnaik to participate in the World Sand Sculptures Championship. In India, Pattnaik was awarded Padma Shri by the union government in 2014.
IndiaSep 29, 2019, 4:26 PM IST
Centre prohibits export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect
Union government has banned export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect by amending an export policy following rising prices of onions across the country. Onion price increased at least 30% in the past one week.
IndiaSep 18, 2019, 6:25 PM IST
E-cigarettes banned: Doctors welcome move, say it will have a positive impact
As the Indian government bans e-cigarettes with the help of an ordinance, doctors welcome the move saying it will influence the younger generation away from the very habit of smoking
IndiaSep 12, 2019, 7:51 PM IST
Motor Vehicles Act 2019: While vehicle users cry it’s not ‘fine’, Union government says it is!
Is paying exorbitant sums the way out to discipline violating riders and drivers? The government may think so, but the common says the government must also provide quality roads and infrastructure.