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Govt refuses to disclose details on RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das appointment

The DFS also asked to provide details on composition of search committee to short-list candidates.

26 Mar 2019 2:21 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi told the Delhi government counsel that it will look into the matter. (Photo: File)

AAP in Delhi moves SC seeking constitution to decide who controls services

The apex court had on February 14 referred the issue of control of services to a larger bench after delivering a split verdict.

25 Mar 2019 12:51 PM

The intended outcome of this pilot project was to reduce accidents due to potholes, monitor the quality of road construction, and prioritize road repair budget.

Ola sign MoU with Telangana govt to strengthen Hyderabad traffic infra

Under the partnership Ola will work with the government to build innovative solutions for the city.

19 Mar 2019 12:44 PM

The accused has been identified as Rajkumar, a resident of Kirari area in Delhi, they said. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Fake IPS officer duped Rs 1 lakh from woman in Delhi, arrested

The victim approached the man through social media platforms but he started avoiding her after she learned he was a conman, police said.

18 Mar 2019 9:28 AM

Currently all the schemes implemented by the governments are to create ownership-based affordable homes. (Photo: AP)

Govt needs to set up green channel for speedy hsg projects approval: MahaRera

Out of the 6,900 new projects launched and registered under MahaRera, nearly 80 per cent are less than 640 sqft.

16 Mar 2019 11:05 AM

Commerce ministry will engage with the industry to understand the constraints they face both domestic and international and try to address them.

India to seek better deal for exporters under FTAs: Commerce Secy

Govt is in the process of further streamlining procedures for exporters to avail benefits offered under trading opening pacts.

15 Mar 2019 12:02 PM

Indian government has decided to bar Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from flying in Indian skies and will not take any deliveries of the narrowbody jet until safety concerns. (Photo: AP)

India won't take deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX until safety concerns cleared

Boeing Co’s 737 MAX aircraft would not be allowed to enter or transit Indian airspace after 1030 GMT on Wednesday.

14 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

PSUs have approached the government for relief and partial equity investment in line with industry practice to compete in the market.

Govt releases Rs 171 crore pending dues to MTNL to pay salaries

Both companies have failed to pay salaries of their employees for last month, according to employees' representatives.

14 Mar 2019 9:07 AM

As per preliminary estimates, around Rs 168 crore will be invested for infrastructural development and creation of common facility centres.

JSL gets govt nod for private industrial estate

The industrial estate envisages an investment of around Rs 1,532 crore with an employment potential of 19,000 persons.

07 Mar 2019 3:59 PM

The Rs 20 coin will weigh 8.54 gm and its outside diameter will be 27mm. (Representational Image)

First time ever: Govt to come out with Rs 20 coins

The face of the new Rs 20 coin shall bear the 'Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar' with 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below.

07 Mar 2019 1:46 PM

PM Modi said that his government aims to empower society to conduct more and more social works. (File)

Expecting everything from govt a trend now: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that asking the government to account for its work has now become a trend in the country.

05 Mar 2019 12:51 PM

Electronic vehicle charger. (Photo: Twitter)

E-rickshaws 'low hanging fruit' to accelerate EVs adoption in India: Deloitte

The government should rather be more of a facilitator by providing support such as subsidies and developing policy framework: report.

03 Mar 2019 1:30 PM

The official further said that the Centre wants to improve governance of IMS and give it more functional and financial autonomy. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

Govt to spend Rs 616 cr to transform IMS BHU into AIIMS-like institute: Official

An MoU was exchanged between the ministries of HRD, Health, Family Welfare, UP govt for upgrading the IMS-BHU to the level of AIIMS.

03 Mar 2019 12:42 PM

The MoCA will be then send the reserve price to the Evaluation Committee. (Photo: File)

Financial bids for Pawan Hans to be submitted by March 6

Separately, the transaction advisor has worked out a reserve price for Pawan Hans which will be submitted to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

03 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in the current fiscal till February totalled Rs 10.70 lakh crore.

GST collection drops to Rs 97,247 crore in February

Govt has lowered the GST collection target for current fiscal to Rs 11.47 lakh crore.

01 Mar 2019 4:54 PM

Former finance secy A N Jha joins 15th Fin Comm as member

Jha, a 1982 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, superannuated as a finance secretary to the Government of India on February 28.

01 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

The 28 draft questions, each with a suggested score attached, begins with a potential five points if a country’s constitution had a provision to protect privacy or has been interpreted to encompass such a protection.

How much does your government spy on you?

Any country answering “yes” to that would forfeit 1,000 points and should abolish its system and start again.

01 Mar 2019 12:41 PM

Sebi wants govt rethink on RBI representation on its board

Officials said Sebi first proposed to the Ministry of Finance to amend the relevant provisions in the Sebi Act.

28 Feb 2019 5:51 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: ANI)

Govt keen on merger of PSBs to create globally competitive, healthy large banks: Jaitley

Reserve Bank insisted that banks should provision for all stressed assets so that only sound banks survive.

28 Feb 2019 3:53 PM

A statement from the railways' catering and ticketing arm said the exclusive digital payment gateway will provide an improved online digital payment convenience and ease of doing business to passengers availing online travel related services through the IRCTC website. (Photo: File)

IRCTC launches payment aggregator, IRCTC iPay

Under this new arrangement, IRCTC will have full control of the payment system.

28 Feb 2019 1:59 PM

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