Centre returns Mamata's proposal to change WB's name to 'Bangla', backs 'Paschimbanga'
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday returned the state’s proposal to rename itself as ‘Bangla’ and suggested 'Pashimbanga' instead.
Centre opposes court review of Rafale deal, says 'its for experts'
New Delhi, Nov 14 (IBNS): Opposing a court review of the controversial Rafale deal (buying of 36 fighter jets by India from France), the Centre on Wednesday said it is for the experts to assess the matter, media reports said.
Rape laws can't be gender-neutral: Centre informs Delhi High Court
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IBNS): Responding to a petition, the Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that rape laws can't be gender-neutral, media reports said.
Please bring prices of petrol, diesel under the ambit of GST: Rahul Gandhi tells PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring the prices of petrol and diesel under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Price rise may prove costly for Modi government: Baba Ramdev warns
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has said that if the Centre is unable to control the price rise then the issue might prove costly for the Modi government in the Lok Sabha polls next year.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet recommends releasing of seven convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case
Chennai, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Tamil Nadu Cabinet on Sunday decided to recommend state Governor Banwarilal Purohit to order the release of seven convicts linked to the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Census 2021 to collect OBC data, map: Centre
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): The Census 2021 will collect data on Other Backward Classes (OBC), the Centre said on Friday, media reports said.
My heart goes out to people who have become refugees in their own country because of NRC: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS): Attacking the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said her heart goes out to those left out of the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the Indian state of Assam.
Reservation in promotion : Benefits can not be taken back, Centre tells SC
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS) : In a reply to the Supreme Court on the removal of creamy layer concept from promotion in government jobs, the Centre on Thursday stated that once benefits are given, it cannot be taken back, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee criticises Centre as rupee hits new low
Kolkata/New Delhi, Aug 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government as the Indian currency touched a new low on Thursday.
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Centre rejects TN govt's plea to release seven convicts
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): The central government on Friday rejected the Tamil Nadu government's plea to release seven convicts in the assassination case of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, media report said.
Centre gives nod to Justice KM Joseph's elevation to Supreme Court
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): The central government has given its consent to the elevation of Justice KM Joseph to the Supreme Court of India, media reports said.
Centre to introduce Bill to reinstate provisions to protect Dalits
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): The Centre is all set to introduce the Bill to reinstate the provisions to protect the Dalits from any sort of atrocities, media reports said on Wednesday.
GST rates slashed with eye on upcoming polls: Chidambaram
New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS): Former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday attacked the Centre and said it slashed the GST rates on certain items by keeping the upcoming Assembly polls in mind.
Centre leaves section 377 which criminalises gay sex up to Supreme Court wisdom
New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): Days after trying to defer the hearing by a month, the Centre on Wednesday said it has left the matter of Section 377, which holds gay sex as an offence in India, up to the wisdom of the Supreme Court which is now reviewing its own earlier verdict on the issue, media reports said.