Central Government: News
28 May 2025
IndiaCentre notifies new rules for Army, Navy and Air Force
The central government has notified new rules under the Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control & Discipline) Act 2023.
27 Mar 2025
Business8th Pay Commission: Central government employees may get ₹19,000 hike
With the 8th Pay Commission, central government employees are set to get a huge salary hike. This could mean an additional ₹19,000 in their monthly earnings, according to Goldman Sachs.
24 Mar 2025
National Pension Scheme (NPS)Unified Pension Scheme for government employees: Key features explained
The Pension Fund Regulatory Authority of India (PFRDA) has announced the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees, PTI reported.
20 Mar 2025
BusinessDeadline for opting Unified Pension Scheme extended to this date
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has said eligible central government employees can choose the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) till June 30.
06 Mar 2025
Domestic ViolenceCentre to double shelter duration stay for domestic survivors soon
The central government is considering increasing the temporary shelter period for domestic violence survivors at One-Stop Centres (OSC) from five to 10 days.
27 Feb 2025
GoaThis Mumbai-Goa ferry service lets you bring your vehicles along
M2M Ferries, the company famous for its roll-on, roll-off (Ro-Ro) service between Mumbai and Mandwa, is gearing up to launch a new RoPAX ferry service.
17 Feb 2025
Ayodhya'Enough': SC refuses new pleas in Places of Worship case
The Supreme Court on Monday raised alarm over the hundreds of intervention applications filed in the challenge against the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
15 Feb 2025
Kerala₹529.50 crore loan sanctioned for Wayanad rehabilitation
The Central government has approved ₹529.50 crore loan to Kerala under the 'Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2024-25.'
13 Feb 2025
Bhuvan Bam'India's Got Latent': Will Yuzvendra Chahal-Mallika Sherawat episodes ever air
The controversy surrounding the popular show India's Got Latent has intensified, prompting host Samay Raina to take down all existing episodes from YouTube.
12 Feb 2025
Jaya BachchanYou're trying to kill film industry: Jaya Bachchan slams government
Veteran Bollywood actor and Samajwadi Party leader, Jaya Bachchan, has slammed the Indian government for ignoring the film and entertainment sector.
06 Feb 2025
Supreme Court Of IndiaDiscovery+ staff threatened over Asaram Bapu documentary; SC orders protection
The Supreme Court of India has directed police protection for staff members of Discovery Communications India after the company's employees were allegedly threatened following the release of their documentary series, Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu.
16 Jan 2025
Delhi101 farmers to resume Delhi march on January 21
A "jatha" (group) of 101 farmers will march toward Delhi from the Shambhu border point on January 21, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced on Thursday.
23 Dec 2024
Madhya PradeshCentre scraps 'no-detention' policy for failing Classes 5, 8 students
The central government has officially scrapped the "no-detention policy" for students of Classes 5 and 8 who fail their year-end exams.
10 Dec 2024
COVID-19'Prioritize job creation over free ration...': Supreme Court to Center
The Supreme Court has urged the central government to focus on creating jobs instead of doling out free rations.
01 Dec 2024
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh government dissolves state Waqf Board
The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the state Waqf Board, which was first constituted by the previous YSR Congress regime.
29 Nov 2024
Bhagwant MannUnveil Bhagat Singh's statue...or we'll do it: BJP to Punjab
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has given the Punjab government a 72-hour ultimatum to unveil a 30-foot statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Chandigarh International Airport.
28 Nov 2024
Arvind KejriwalAtishi blames BJP government for law-and-order failure after Delhi blast
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government responsible for not maintaining law and order in the national capital.
28 Nov 2024
AllahabadExplained: What's the controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's citizenship
The Allahabad High Court has asked the central government to take a decision on a petition that alleges that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has British citizenship.
20 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexWhat's cloud seeding, artificial rain induced when AQI is high
The Delhi government has proposed cloud seeding, a weather modification technique, to tackle the severe air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
18 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Kejriwal likens Delhi polls to 'dharamyudh,' says AAP will win
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal has likened the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections to a "dharamyudh," making an analogy with the epic battle in the Mahabharata.
18 Nov 2024
Delhi GovernmentAtishi blames Centre for Delhi's air emergency
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government for its inaction against pollution, as the national capital region woke up to an air quality index (AQI) of 481—the worst this season yet.
13 Nov 2024
IndiaCentre takes over critical mineral exploration as states underperform
The Indian central government has taken over the responsibility of auctioning exploration licenses (ELs) for critical and deep-seated minerals.
12 Nov 2024
LiquorSC's notice to Centre over age check at liquor shops
The Supreme Court has sent a notice to the central government on a petition demanding compulsory age verification at liquor outlets and bars.
11 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'
After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.
07 Nov 2024
Calcutta High CourtSC refuses to transfer RG Kar trial out of Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to transfer the trial of the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal.
07 Nov 2024
GoaGoa government responds after travelers thrash its tourism infrastructure
The Goa government has issued a statement after travelers criticized its tourism infrastructure in comparison to international destinations like Sri Lanka and Thailand.
25 Oct 2024
DiwaliUse public transport, reduce firecrackers: Centre's advisory amid pollution spike
As air pollution levels rise in several cities across the country, the Centre has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories (UTs) to step up their preparedness. The situation is expected to get worse with the upcoming Diwali festival.
16 Oct 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentral government hikes MSP for 6 rabi crops
The central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
12 Oct 2024
DelhiGovernment to launch 'e-detection system' for old polluting vehicles
The central government is gearing up to launch an online system by Diwali to detect and fine older diesel and petrol vehicles without valid fitness and pollution certificates on Delhi roads.
03 Oct 2024
Confederation of Indian IndustryPM Internship Scheme: How to apply online and avail stipend
The Prime Minister's internship scheme, which was first revealed by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech on July 23, is all set to launch its online portal today.
30 Sep 2024
Finance BillNew TDS rates from October 1: What changes for you
The Finance Bill has given a thumbs-up to several important proposals from the Union Budget 2024, including revised Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rates.
30 Sep 2024
DiwaliDA hike in October: How much will your salary increase?
Central government employees are keeping their fingers crossed for an announcement about a dearness allowance (DA) hike, that could give their salaries a nice little boost.
26 Sep 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Karnataka Cabinet withdraws CBI's permission to probe cases in state
The Karnataka government on Friday withdrew its consent for any probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) within its territory.
13 Sep 2024
Arvind Kejriwal'Caesar's wife...caged parrot': SC pulls up CBI during Kejriwal hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the excise policy case.
07 Sep 2024
Delhi PoliceCentre discharges Puja Khedkar from IAS with immediate effect
The central government has discharged former trainee officer Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect.
31 Aug 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)'Need faster verdicts': PM Modi on crimes against women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for expedited verdicts in cases involving crimes against women.
31 Aug 2024
Amit Malviya'Factually incorrect': Centre responds to Mamata's letter on rape cases
The Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi has responded to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's second letter, which called for stricter laws and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes such as rape and murder.
29 Aug 2024
TripuraTripura declared natural calamity-affected area after devastating floods
The government of Tripura has officially declared the entire state as a natural calamity-affected area.
26 Aug 2024
DelhiDelhi doctor assaulted by patient's attendant amid security review
A resident doctor and a medical dresser at Doctor Hedgewar Hospital in Karkardooma, Delhi, were reportedly assaulted by a patient's relative late Saturday night.
16 Aug 2024
Delhi High CourtRahul Gandhi citizenship row: Subramanian Swamy moves Delhi High Court
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy has moved the Delhi High Court over the issue of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's citizenship.
