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No Plan for Nationwide 'Love Jihad' Law, Religious Conversions Concern of States: Govt Tells Parliament
Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said issues related to religious conversions are primarily the concerns of state governments, adding that law enforcement agencies take action whenever such instances of violation come to the fore.
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exam Date Sheet 2021 Released at cbse.gov.in, Check Time, Schedule Here
CBSE Board Exam 2021: The board has also announced that the schools can conduct the practical exams for Class 10 and 12 from March 1. As per the official notification of the CBSE, the board exams will be conducted in pen-paper mode.
Fire Breaks Out at Mumbai Studio; No Reports of Casualties
The studio is located near the Inorbit Mall in the city. Initial reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a short circuit, India Today reported.
‘No Approval’: Delhi Police Seeks Explanation as Photos of Cops Armed With Metal Lathis Go Viral
The three major farmers' protest sites — Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur — were turned into fortresses by Delhi Police on Monday with multi-layer barricades, iron rods and heavy security deployment blocking the roads.
Aero India Takes off on Feb 3 Amidst Covid, Buzz Around 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'
A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report (dated January 31, 9 am or later) is a must to attend the three-day event, where each day only 3,000 visitors will be allowed at the flight display venue in view of the pandemic.
15th Finance Commission Keeps Tax Devolution to States at 42%, Suggests Fiscal Deficit Glide Path
In its report, the 15th Finance Commission further recommended additional borrowing room to states based on performance in power sector reforms.
Disappointed Over Govt Policies on FDI, Disinvestment in Budget 2021, Says Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh
Government's proposals to amend Insurance Act to increase FDI in insurance sector from 49 per cent to 74 per cent as well as relaxation of foreign investments in infrastructure sector will increase foreign dependence and should be reconsidered, the BMS su...
Punjab Mail Diverted Amid Charges Farmers Denied Reaching Delhi, Rlys Cites 'Operational Necessity'
Sources said that a group of farmers had boarded the Punjab Mail last night at Ferozepur (in Punjab) and they were to join others who have been protesting against the Central laws at the Delhi borders.
'Anti-farmer, anti-people budget': Mamata Calls BJP a Washing Machine for Black Money
The West Bengal Chief Minister said those who have quit TMC and joined BJP have done so to secure the money they have accumulated.
Gold Plunges by Rs 1,324 per 10 Grams to Rs 47,520, Silver Jumps Rs 3,461 on Budget Day
In the international market, gold was trading in the green at $1,871 per ounce and silver also quoted with gains at $29.88 per ounce.
DFI to be Set Up to Fund Infra Projects, Will Lend Rs 5 Lakh Crore in 3 Years: Finance Minister
The FM said a “professionally managed” DFI would soon be set up, and the government would come out with a bill to introduce it in the budget session of Parliament.
SC Seeks WhatsApp Reply on Plea for Non-sharing of UPI Data with Any Third Party
Several interlocutory applications have been filed in the plea which also seek direction for framing regulation to ensure that data collected on UPI platforms is not exploited or used in any manner other than for processing payments.
Budget 2021: NRIs Will Be Allowed to Set up One-Person Companies Soon
The proposed relaxations to rules governing One Person Companies (OPCs) are expected to benefit startups and innovators.
Union Budget 2021: Here is Full Text of Nirmala Sitharaman's Address at the Parliament
Here is the full text of the third Budget of the second Narendra Modi government tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Feb 1, 2021.
Union Budget 2021: 100 New Sainik Schools to Come up in Partnership with NGOs
The Committee on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Defence prepared its first report in the year 2019-20 and raised several issues regarding the paucity of funds and the lack of centers. It also highlighted the past recommendations and concerns about...
Railway Budget 2021: 100% Electrification, Fancy Coaches for Tourists Part of Govt's 10-Year Roadmap
Talking about the priorities of Indian Railways, Sitharaman spoke about the commissioning of the Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridors.