Central Government: News
Centre opposes inclusion of live-in, same-sex couples in Surrogacy Act
The central government on Tuesday opposed the inclusion of live-in and same-sex couples within the purview of the Surrogacy Act, saying it would encourage "misuse" of the rules, reported LiveLaw.
40% litigation by Centre, state governments frivolous: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that 40% of litigations by the Central and state governments are frivolous.
Curfew relaxed in Manipur, no fresh violent incident reported: Centre
The Centre and Manipur government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that there were no incidents of violence in the state during the curfew relaxation on Sunday and Monday.
'Will consult all...': Amit Shah breaks silence over Manipur violence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Manipur government would consult all stakeholders before finalizing any decision on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, according to India Today.
Wanted pro-Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore
Two unidentified gunmen reportedly shot dead a Khalistani terrorist and Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief Paramjit Singh Panjwar on Saturday in Lahore, Pakistan, The Indian Express reported.
Centre looking for 'less painful' alternative to hanging execution method
The central government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it was considering forming an expert panel to find a less painful method of carrying out the death penalty.
Parents of LGBTQIA+ members write to CJI, seek 'marriage equality'
Parents of more than 400 LGBTQIA+ children have written an open letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud asking him to consider the plea for marriage equality, reported CNBC.
SC to hear same-sex marriage pleas, Centre's objection today
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a batch of petitions seeking legal recognition of same-sex marriages in India and the Central government's plea challenging the maintainability of the petitions.
Same-sex marriage 'urban elitist' concept, judiciary can't legalize it: Centre
The Centre on Monday termed the demands for legal recognition of same-sex marriage as merely a voicing of "urban elitist views" for social acceptance.
Pay Rs. 18L in damages, vacate bungalow: Centre to IWPC
The Centre on Monday sent a notice to the Indian Women's Press Corps (IWPC), a forum for women journalists, to vacate a government bungalow at the earliest, reported PTI.
Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut on Lawrence Bishnoi's 'hit list'
Is Shiv Sena (Udhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Sanjay Raut also gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's hit list?
J&K: Srinagar to get free Wi-Fi zones soon
Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir, which experiences unrest and internet shutdowns quite frequently, will soon get free Wi-Fi services under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement, News18 reported.
Government to push 3 Bills in 4 working days
The Central government seeks to push three Bills in Parliament with four working days left in the current session.
EPFO fixes 8.15% interest rate on Employees' Provident Fund
The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has fixed an 8.15% interest rate on the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) for 2022-23, reported NDTV.
EPFO continues investment in 2 Adani companies despite depleted value
India's largest retirement fund, the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), has continued its investment in Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited despite the conglomerate's recent market rout, reports said.
Karnataka: Protest outside Yediyurappa's residence over reservation; Section 144 imposed
A massive protest erupted outside former Karnataka chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yediyurappa's residence in Shivamogga's Shikaripura, demanding the withdrawal of the state government's recent move on the internal reservation for the Scheduled Castes.
India records nearly 1,900 new daily COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
India recorded nearly 1,900 new daily COVID-19 cases on Saturday—the highest in 149 days—the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry revealed on Sunday.
Differences don't mean confrontation: Kiren Rijiju on alleged Centre-SC clash
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the differences between the central government and judiciary were inevitable in a democracy and should not be misconstrued as confrontation, reported PTI.
Centre's objection to budget 'unconstitutional': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the Centre's objection to the proposed Delhi budget was "unconstitutional" and "completely groundless," reported NDTV.
Nearly 4,000 SC, ST, OBC central university teaching posts vacant
Around 3,874 teaching posts for candidates from reserved categories are lying vacant in all 45 central universities across the country, the Centre informed the Parliament on Monday.
Centre puts Delhi budget on hold; Kejriwal writes to Modi
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, urging him "with folded hands" to pass the Delhi budget for 2023-24.
Why CJI Chandrachud refused to accept Centre's sealed note
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud lashed out at using sealed cover envelopes for submissions to courts while hearing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) case on Monday.
Parliament must debate on same-sex marriage before SC decision: Rijiju
Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday the issue of same-sex marriage must be debated in the Parliament to come up with a law as it represents all parts of the country.
No pending case in SC older than 50 years: Rijiju
Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju has said that no pending cases, civil or criminal, in the Supreme Court are more than 50 years old, reported Hindustan Times.
RSS jumps the gun as same-sex marriage awaits SC nod
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said that the organization supports the government's stance on same-sex marriage as marriage can only take place between persons of opposite genders.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Setback for Centre; SC dismisses compensation plea
In a setback for the Centre, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed its petition seeking additional compensation from Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) for the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy, which killed over 3,000 people.
22 smart cities to be ready by April: Check list
As many as 22 smart cities in India will be soon ready as they are set to finish all required projects under the central government's National Smart Cities Mission by April, PTI reported citing officials.
Same-sex marriages incompatible with 'Indian family' concept: Centre to SC
The central government on Sunday opposed the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the country in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court.
Election Commission undergoes 'agnipariksha' after every election: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Rajiv Kumar, on Sunday said despite all the work done by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the country, it still undergoes agnipariksha (trial by fire) after every election it conducts.
H3N2 cases rise in India, experts say virus not life-threatening
Amid a steep rise in infections linked to Influenza A virus subtype H3N2 in India, experts said the outbreak was normal, and the virus was not life-threatening even as six people have died in the country.
10% reservation for ex-Agniveers in BSF, exemption from physical test
The Centre on Thursday announced a 10% reservation in the Border Security Forces (BSF) for the retirees of the Agnipath scheme.
How BS6 Phase 2 RDE norms will affect your car
With the central government getting ready to implement the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward, the automotive industry is bound to change soon.
Gold jewelry sale with HUID mandatory; 1-year jail for violation
The Central government has made Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID)-based hallmarking for gold jewelry and artifacts mandatory in the country from April 1.
MHA suspends think-tank CPR's FCRA license amid I-T probe
The Central government on Wednesday suspended the license of the well-known think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) after discovering that it allegedly violated the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Hindustan Times reported, citing sources.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking renaming of cities, historical places
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking the renaming of cities and historical places that he claims are named after "invaders."
Delhi HC rejects petitions challenging Agnipath Scheme's constitutional validity
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Agnipath Scheme for entry into the Indian Armed Forces.
BS6 Phase 2 in India: RDE, OBD 2 norms explained
The central government will be implementing the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward in a bid to further curb the harmful greenhouse gases from cars, bikes, scooters, and trucks.
Barring LoC, Centre considers withdrawing Army from Jammu and Kashmir
Over three years after revoking the special status of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Union government is reportedly mulling withdrawing the Indian Army from the Kashmir Valley entirely, with the exception of the Line of Control (LoC).
'It's concerning': Asaduddin Owaisi after Delhi house attacked with stones
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi's Delhi residence was allegedly pelted with stones by unidentified miscreants on Sunday, The Indian Express reported.
I-T Department surveys BBC using 'black money', 'benami' keywords
The Income Tax Department's "survey" at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC's) Delhi and Mumbai offices ended Thursday night after nearly 60 hours.