Tag: Central government

Centre to Release ₹3,200 Crore Crop Insurance Payout to 30 Lakh Disaster-Hit Farmers

The minister described PMFBY as a “boon” for disaster-affected farmers, providing crucial support when crops—and consequently, farmers’ livelihoods—are destroyed.

August 11, 2025

“Have They Become So Weak?” Priyanka Gandhi Slams Centre Over Refusal to Debate Bihar Voter List Revision in Parliament

Leading the charge, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the central government’s reluctance to debate the matter in the House.

August 6, 2025

Priyanka Gandhi Urges Centre to Allow Parliamentary Debate on Voter List Revision in Bihar

Addressing reporters outside Parliament, she said, “This (SIR exercise in Bihar) is a very serious issue. If this is happening in the voter list, then why shouldn’t we raise it? The government should agree to a discussion and move on.”

August 4, 2025

No Formal Talks Held with US on F-35 Fighter Jets, Government Tells Parliament

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh responded to a query by Congress MP Balwant Baswant Wankhade about India's defence cooperation with the US.

August 2, 2025

Ektaa Kapoor issues statement after government blocks ALTT, 24 OTT platforms for obscene, vulgar content, says “not associated in any capacity whatsoever”

The directive was issued on July 23, 2025, in consultation with multiple government departments and civil society stakeholders, according to sources.

July 26, 2025

Centre Blocks 25 OTT Platforms Over Obscene and Pornographic Content Violations

The move, initiated on July 23, 2025, follows consultations with key government ministries, civil society groups, and legal experts.

July 25, 2025

No Proposal to Drop ‘Socialist’ or ‘Secular’ from Constitution, Government Tells Rajya Sabha

"The government’s official stand is that there is no current plan or intention to reconsider or remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble of the Constitution," Meghwal said.

July 25, 2025

Siddaramaiah Accuses Centre of Sabotaging Mahadayi Project, Says Karnataka Being Betrayed

Siddaramaiah further pledged to pursue the issue “legally, politically and morally” to ensure the state receives its rightful share of water.

July 24, 2025

Rs 27,000 crore worth government securities fully subscribed on Friday

The 2030 maturing bond will yield 6.01 per cent annualized returns, and 7.09 per cent for the 2054 maturing bond.

July 18, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre’s “Witch Hunt” After ED Attaches Robert Vadra’s Properties

In a post on social media platform X, Rahul Gandhi wrote: “My brother-in-law has been hounded by this government for the last ten years. This latest chargesheet is a continuation of that witch hunt.

July 18, 2025