Demonetisation is a big scam: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday called the move of note ban by the Centre last year as a 'big scam'.
Constitute special courts to try criminal cases involving politicians: SC
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Centre to set up special courts to exclusively try criminal cases involving politicians.
Ease of Doing Business rankings: Congress, BJP exchange barbs
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday attacked the Congress and its UPA rule and said during the BJP-led rule of the Central government the 'ease of doing corruption' has been replaced by 'ease of doing business'.
Centre sanctions Rs. 256.55 crore for flood and erosion management projects in Assam
Guwahati, Oct 25 (IBNS): Union Water Resources Ministry has accorded investment clearance against implementation of five flood and erosion management projects in Assam with an expenditure of Rs. 256.55 crore.
No need to stand up during national anthem in theatres to prove patriotism: SC
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it is not compulsory for people to stand up in the cinema halls when the national anthem is played to prove their patriotism.
Mehbooba welcomes Centre's decision to start sustained dialogue on Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 23 (IBNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the decision of the Central Government to start a sustained dialogue on Kashmir and the appointment of an interlocutor in this regard.
Centre calls emergency security review meeting ahead of draft NRC publication in Assam
Guwahati, Oct 21 (IBNS): Ahead of the draft publication of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam, the Centre has called an emergency security review meeting on October 23 next.
Ryan International School murder : SC issues notices to Haryana Govt and Centre
New Delhi/Gurgaon/Mumbai, Sep 11 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre, the Haryana Government and the CBI on a plea filed by the father of the murdered Ryan International School student pertaining to the safety and security of all school students and seeking a probe into the incident by the central agency, reports said.
Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over Panchkula violence
Kolkata, Aug 28 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday attacked the Centre over the recent violence in Haryana following the conviction of self-styled spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case.
Patna rally: Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre
Patna, Aug 27 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday slammed the Centre and said it made false promises to the people of India in the name of 'acche din' (good days).
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All aspects of privacy cannot be put under fundamental rights: Centre to SC
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that 'Right to Privacy' can be considered a Fundamental Rights but all aspects of privacy cannot be put under the rights category.
Mamata Banerjee opposes Centre's move to make Aadhaar mandatory
Kolkata, June 16 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday opposed Centre's move of making Aadhaar mandatory for opening bank accounts and financial transactions of Rs 50,000 and above.
Centre launches Tele-Law to mainstream legal aid in rural India
New Delhi, June 11 (IBNS): In its effort to make legal aid easily accessible to the marginalized communities and citizens living in rural areas, the Government of India has launched the ‘Tele-Law’.
Madras HC suspends Centre's ban on cattle trade for slaughter
Chennai, May 30 (IBNS): In a significant development, the Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed the operation on the new restrictions on sale and purchase of cattle for slaughter as ordered by the Centre.
Govt committed to curbing circulation of black money and widening of tax base: IT official
Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS): The Government is committed to curbing the circulation of black money and widening of tax base, said, Priyabrata Pramanik, Additional Director, Income Tax (Intelligence and Criminal Investigation), West Bengal and Skkim here on Thursday.