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A farmer sprays pesticide in a field on the outskirts of Prayagraj. | Photo Credit: PTI The Central government has notified for a ban on paraquat dichloride, a herbicide, that has been linked to thousands of deaths due to self-harm, homicides and accidental deaths in India. The notice comes on the back of a series…
The projects approved under the SASCI scheme include Delhi Metro projects, Barapullah Elevated Corridor, Karawal Nagar flyover, EV charging stations at DTC depots and other road infrastructure works. | Photo Credit: ANI New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the Centre has approved all 28 major projects proposed by the Delhi government under the…
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre to respond to petitions filed by a club member and employees’ association of the Delhi Gymkhana Club challenging the June 29 show-cause notice by the Estate Officer of the L&DO, asking the club and all its occupants to explain why eviction proceedings should not be initiated…
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Delhi Gymkhana Club | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed concern over the Centre’s move to take over properties in Lutyens’ Delhi, including the Delhi Gymkhana Club, the Indian Polo Club and the Delhi Race Club, observing that the shrinking green spaces in the national capital could worsen the…
Various schemes are implemented by the government under the family planning programme. (Representational) New Delhi: India has achieved a total fertility rate (TFR) of 2.0 as per National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21), said the Union government on Tuesday. In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today, Union Minister of State for Health and Family…
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The Centre has formed a committee to verify “candidature claims and other details” submitted by trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who has been accused of allegedly misusing disability and OBC quota to secure a position in the service. The 2023-batch trainee IAS officer is also at the centre of a massive allegations of impropriety and…
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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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The Centre has said there is a dedicated ministry executing schemes for the benefit of minorities. New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday defended before the Delhi High Court its decision to dissolve Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF), saying its continued operation was “obsolete” when there is a dedicated ministry holistically executing schemes for the benefit…
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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Congress is extremely proud of the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Army, he said. New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Tuesday accused the government of using the Army “politically” for elections and claimed the ruling party has hurt its dignity by “capitalising on the popularity of soldiers”. He claimed the Narendra Modi government has…