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Govt Forms Committee To Facilitate Peace In Violence Hit Manipur
The Centre has constituted a committee in Manipur headed by the governor to facilitate the peace-making process among various ethnic groups and initiate dialogue between conflicting parties, said the Union Home Ministry. The members of the peace committee include the Chief Minister, a few ministers, MPs, MLAs, leaders from different political parties and civil society groups. The decision after the recent visit of Amit Shah to Manipur.
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Central Govt Likely To Shut Down MTNL Amid Losses
The Central government is planning to shut down the telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). According to the report, a inside source stated that the intention is to transfer MTNL's workforce and operations to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). This is a drastic shift from the previous plan of the government to merge the two entities.The recent decision was due to debt and persistent losses faced by MTNL.
Tags: MTNL, Central Government, bsnl, Merger, Business News
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Congress Leaders Suggest Not To Support AAP In Ordinance Row
Leaders of Punjab Congress unit met with Rahul Gandhi and President of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) to discuss the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ordinance issue. As per sources, the leaders of Punjab suggested not to extend support to the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP in the ordinance row. Notably, the Central Government has issued an ordinance to reverse the Supreme Court orders, allowing power to the AAP Government in administration.
Tags: AAP Ordinance, Central Government, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, congress meeting
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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Same Sex Marriage: SC Asks Centre To Provide Benefits Similar To Marriage
In a relief to homosexual, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to find a way to give same-sex couples basic social benefits, like joint bank accounts or nominating a partner in insurance policies, even without legal recognition of their marital status. The statement came during an ongoing hearing into a bunch of PILs filed in the Top Court, seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage in India.
Tags: Homosexual, SC, PILs, Central Government, Marriage, same-sex marriage
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Apex Court Resumes Hearing On Same Sex Marriage
Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud entered the second day of its hearing on the historic same-sex marriage issue. The bench continued hearing the bunch of PILs filed seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage in India. However, on the second day, the Central Government filed an application, demanding the appearance of states and UTs in the hearing, as they are major stakeholders and should give opinions.
Tags: same-sex marriage, Supreme Court, DY Chandrachud, PILs, Central Government
Courtesy: The Times of India
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G Kishan Reddy Writes To CM KCR Over Unused Funds
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy wrote a letter to Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao, expressing concern that its "inability" to utilise funds approved for compensatory afforestation and forest and wildlife conservation. In the letter Reddy said the Centre approved Rs 1,737.75 crore for compensatory afforestation over the last three years, of which only Rs 1,127.93 crores has been utilised while Rs 609.82 crore remains unused, having negative… read-more
Tags: G Kishan Reddy, Telangana CM, K Chandrashekar, Central Government, Letter
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
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Telangana Amongst Top States For Providing Standard Quality Water
Telangana stood at number one position for providing standard quality drinking water to the citizens of the state. The Central Government, after conducting a survey and test of water samples in Indian states, announced that Telangana tops the list, followed by West Bengal and Gujarat. Notably, Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao led BRS Government launched 'Mission Bhagirathi, which aims to provide free drinking water to 100% household of… read-more
Tags: telangana government, National List, Central Government, drinking water, Top States
Courtesy: India Postsen
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Amit Shah Seeks Report On Howrah Ram Navami Violence
Union Home Ministry led by Amit Shah sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the violence during Ram Navami in Howrah. The development from central government came days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Governor CV Ananda Bose. The home ministry sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the violence that took place on Ram Navami in Howrah, the sources confirmed.
Tags: Central Government, Union Home Ministry, Amit Shah, West Bengal Govt, ram navami violence
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
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Central Govt Extended Date For Aadhar Card, PAN Card Link
The Government of India announced a new date to link Aadhar Cards with PAN cards. As per the central government notice, the new date is said to be June 30. It said that notification in this regard is being issued separately. Linking PAN with Aadhaar is important to help curb tax evasion. The CBDT also mentioned the penal action a taxpayer will have to face from July 1.
Tags: pan card, Aadhar Card, Central Government, Notice Issued, LINK
Courtesy: NDTV
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Centre Transfers 2 Judges To Madras HC, Issues Notice
The Union Law Ministry transferred two judges of the Andhra Pradesh HC and Telangana HC. On March 23, the Central Government issued an official notice, transferring Justice D Nagarjun of Telangana HC and Justice Battu Devanand of Andhra Pradesh HC to the Madras High Court. The notification was issued as per recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation. The two judges will assume charges as the Madras HC judge, immediately.… read-more
Tags: Telangana HC Judges, AP HC, transfer, Central Government, Notification
Courtesy: The Hindu
