Tag: Central Government

How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditure

July 7, 2026 admin

When the government borrows, the question that follows is rarely asked aloud: who lends? A large part of the answer is the life insurance sector. Every year, millions of households across India pay premiums into life insurance policies. That money is reinvested, for decades, in the very securities that finance government expenditure — roads, railways,…

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Government revokes Quality Control Order on polyester fibre and yarn

November 13, 2025 admin

Central government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) on polyester fibre and yarn, bringing relief to the textile industry. Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) on polyester fibre and yarn, bringing relief to the textile industry. In an order…

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Can Opposition Alliance Be Called INDIA? Court Gives Last Chance For Reply

April 2, 2024 admin

The opposition alliance was formed in July 2023. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted last opportunity to the Centre and Opposition parties to file their responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) for directions to prohibit the use of the acronym INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) by opposition political alliances. The…

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Centre Announces Dearness Allowance Hike. What Is It And How To Calculate

March 8, 2024 admin

Dearness Allowance is calculated using the All-India Consumer Price Index (AICPI). The Centre has approved a 4% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), bringing the total DA to 50% of the basic salary for central government employees and pensioners. This decision also includes a 25% increase in transport, deputation, and canteen allowances….

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel

October 20, 2023 admin

Bhupesh Baghel said BJP not getting any chance to arrest him. (File) Raipur: Accusing the BJP-led government at the centre of misusing its power as well as central agencies, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday alleged that the central government will immediately take action against him on getting an opportunity. CM Bhupesh Baghel said,…

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Centre Announces Bonus For Its Employees Ahead Of Diwali

October 18, 2023 admin

The bonus will also be applicable to eligible employees of central paramilitary and armed forces. New Delhi: The Central government on Tuesday has revived the Diwali bonus for its employees belonging to group C and Group D and certain categories of group B. In an office memorandum, the Department of Expenditure under the Finance Ministry…

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