UNION MINISTRIES
MEA on Indian worker's shocking death in Italy: 'We call for humane treatment of workers…'
Indian farm worker Satnam Singh's shocking death in Italy's Latina last week sent shockwaves in India. The accident resulted in the severing of his arm, which happened while he was working at the farm. As per Flai CGIL trade union, instead of receiving help fr...
IT union seeks probe on DXC Technology's 4,800 campus onboarding delays
Data from the IT employee union NITES showed that India’s leading IT firms including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and LTIMindtree have delayed joining dates of than 10,000 freshers. Harpreet Singh Saluja, president at NITES said these young professionals well-being and careers are at risk, we have asked the ministry to act as soon as possible.
Budget documents and their meanings, decoded by Ministry of Finance
The Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance has explained the meanings of different documents that you will come across while reading the Budget for this year. The first one in the list is Annual Financial Statement. As per the DEA, "Under Article 112 of the Constitution, a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India has to be laid before Parliament in respect of every financial year which runs from 1st April to 31st March. Annual Financial Statement is the main Budget document and is commonly referred to as the Budget Statement.
Income tax relief: Budget 2024 may increase standard deduction under new income tax regime
Will Budget 2024 increase standard deduction: The Finance Minister in the 2023 Budget included a standard deduction of Rs 50,000 for salaried taxpayers and individuals getting pensions in the new tax regime. This standard deduction was made the automatic choice, unless taxpayers chose not to take it.
MHA provides training, tech help for rollout of criminal laws
The Ministry of Home Affairs in India has trained 40 lakh grassroots-level functionaries and over 5.65 lakh police, prison, forensic, judicial, and prosecution officials to prepare for the rollout of three new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023.
PMAY-U 2.0 to build 1 crore houses in urban areas will be launched soon, says ministry officials
The Union Cabinet of Modi 3.0 government, in its first meeting held on June 10 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved government assistance for the construction of three crore houses under the PMAY.
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Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
Union Budget 2024: Incentivise capex, rationalise GST rates on EVs, components make part of ACMA's Budget wishlist
Auto components industry body ACMA has proposed measures to boost the auto component sector, including incentivizing capex expenditure, increasing depreciation rates on plant and machinery, and rationalising GST rates on EVs and their components. The recommendations were submitted to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
NEET row: 1,563 candidates to appear for NEET-UG retest today
NEET-UG retest: A retest for NEET-UG involving 1,563 candidates is scheduled for Sunday, overseen by officials from the National Testing Agency and the Union education ministry at exam centres. This decision follows the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays in starting the exam at six centres across Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh.
Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms to meet on Monday: Sources
Former AIIMS-Delhi director Randeep Guleria, University of Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor BJ Rao, professor emeritus in IIT-Madras' Department of Civil Engineering K Ramamurthy, People Strong co-founder and Karmayogi Bharat board member Pankaj Bansal, IIT-Delhi Dean of Student Affairs Aditya Mittal and Education Ministry Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal are other members of the panel.
HM Amit Shah suggests creation of large ponds in northeast, use of ISRO data for flood control
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed the creation of at least 50 large ponds in the northeast to divert water from the Brahmaputra River, aiming to help tackle floods and develop agriculture, irrigation, and tourism. He also highlighted the importance of using satellite imagery provided by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for flood and water management. Shah also highlighted the need to upgrade the forecast system of river water levels for better flood management.
Need to understand the correct legal history of India: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has urged the nation to understand its correct legal history, as the country's legal system was established from the perspective of colonial rulers. Meghwal argued that the laws in India during colonial times ignored the Indian ethos and societal realities of the time and were based on furthering the needs of colonial rulers. He called for the removal of old laws with a slave mentality and the re-enactment of three new criminal laws, namely the Indian Judicial Code, Indian Civil Defence Code, and Indian Evidence Act, which will be implemented across the country from July 1.
Round 10 of commercial coal block auctions launched, 67 mines on offer
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, including 67 mines, to enhance domestic production and energy security. With a focus on reducing imports and increasing production, he highlighted coal's significance, aiming for one billion tons production by 2024-25.
UGC NET cancelled as 'integrity compromised'; CBI to probe
The education ministry cancelled the UGC NET exam nationwide due to possible compromise. The Central Bureau of Investigation will investigate the case.
TDP shifts focus to Andhra specific union ministry-wise list of demands, sets aside speaker's post pursuit
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has opted not to pursue the Speaker's post and instead focused on presenting specific demands to the Centre concerning Andhra Pradesh. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu aims to secure central funds for the development of Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and clearance of arrears related to the Polavaram Irrigation Project.
Reasi terror attack: Home Ministry hands over probe to NIA after Amit Shah reviews situation
The terrorists opened fire at the 53-seater bus when it was en route from Shiv Khori temple to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra. The decision came a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations for the annual Amarnath yatra in two back-to-back meetings.
Delhi water crisis: AAP MLAs write to Union Jal Shakti Minister, urge intervention
AAP MLAs have penned a letter to Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil, urging his intervention to address the water crisis in Delhi exacerbated by the intense heatwave. Describing the situation as "very critical," Dilip Pandey, AAP's chief whip in the Delhi Assembly, emphasized the need for coordination from the Jal Shakti Ministry regarding the Yamuna water issue, which is deemed an inter-state matter. The letter seeks time to meet the minister for discussions on the issue. Pandey stressed the importance of all parties focusing on finding a solution instead of engaging in political wrangling.
High tariffs on EVs to protect from Chinese imports, says trade ministry
India's trade department said on Friday that the country's car market is "well-protected" through high tariffs on the import of electric vehicles, at a time when other major economies like the European Union have slapped tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitin Prasada take charge of electronics and IT ministry
Ashwini Vaishnaw took charge as the union railway minister, minister of information and broadcasting, and Union minister of electronics and information technology. Jitin Prasada is the minister of state for electronics and information technology, succeeding Rajeev Chandrasekhar after switching from Congress to BJP.
After years in work, law ministry clears fresh litigation policy document
The Union Law Ministry has finalized the National Litigation Policy, aimed at speeding up the resolution of pending court cases. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal signed the document immediately after assuming office, emphasizing faster justice in all court levels. The policy, part of Modi 3.0’s 100-day agenda, will be presented to the Union Cabinet soon for approval.
Suresh Gopi takes charge as Union Minister of State, thanks people of Kerala for "huge responsibility"
Malayalam actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi assumed dual responsibilities as Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and in the Ministry of Tourism. He expressed gratitude to the people of Thrissur for the opportunity, and dismissing rumors of resignation. His victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections reflects growing support for the BJP in the state. He plans to prioritise healthcare infrastructure and bring AIIMS to Kerala. He talked about his commitment to public service.
Modi 3.0 in action: NDA's 100-day dash unveiled with key ministry moves
With the National Democratic Alliance assuming power, all Union ministries are set to launch their 100-day plans. ET provides a snapshot of the key government initiatives and actions planned for the next three months.
Education ministry panel to look into NEET grace marks controversy, report in a week
A committee formed by the education ministry is investigating the awarding of "grace" marks to 1,600 NEET-UG medical entrance exam students. Chaired by a former UPSC head, the panel is set to deliver recommendations within a week. The government will then decide on revising marks for those given "grace" points. The issue has sparked political controversy, with demands for investigation and threats of legal action.
HDK, Chirag, Manjhi, Shinde, Ajit & Jayant could have one ministry each
Top BJP leaders, including Nadda and Shah, met with NDA partners to discuss cabinet formation. The meeting involved leaders from JD(U), TDP, and Shiv Sena. Potential ministers from various parties were considered, with JD(S), LJP, HAM, Shiv Sena, NCP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) likely to have representation. Bihar's cabinet allocation was also addressed, with a formula reportedly agreed upon.
NITES alleges onboarding delay of over 2,000 campus recruits by Infosys; seeks Labour Ministry probe
Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) alleged that the delays have persisted for more than two years, and caused significant hardship for the affected professionals, leaving them 'in a limbo'. Infosys did not comment on the matter.
Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike
Samsung Electronics in wage negotiations with union since January, failed to narrow differences, known for producing high-end memory chips for generative AI.
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