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Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks misleading, says Balagopal

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Friday described as “misleading” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent remarks concerning the Centre-State standoff on the State’s financial position. After blocking the State’s revenue sources, Ms. Sitharaman was trying to create the impression that it has been given everything, Mr. Balagopal alleged.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Making women millionaires is Prime Minister Modi’s dream, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Mininister Nirmala Sitharaman said PM Modi's main objective is to make women millionaires. She participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra at Govt. Girls High School

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Sand mining case effect: TN officials now need permission for producing official documents

Tamil Nadu govt. amends Conduct Rules to require govt. employees to get prior permission from immediate superior authority before producing official documents during inquiry by Central/State govt. Applies to enquiries conducted by any person, committee or authority. Appropriate authority means immediate superior.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Telangana sluggish in utilising Central education funds, says Ministry

The Ministry sources said that while ₹225 crore had been sanctioned under the scheme by the Centre in FY2023-24

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

ISRO invites scientists, engineers and academia for capacity building in space-based disaster management support

ISRO has issued an AO for capacity building in space-based disaster management support. Proposals are invited from ISRO, Dept. of Space, R&D institutions & academic institutes in India for financial support. Frequency & impact of disasters are increasing, so there is an urgent need to use tech & admin measures…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

ANU radio centre bags Central govt. project

ANU Community Radio Centre wins Central project; VC P. Raja Sekhar visits centre to extend support. Centre to create awareness on soil health, organic health for a year. 180 programmes of 30 minutes each to be produced as part of project.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

To tackle fake marks cards, Karnataka government makes digital academic documents for recruitments official

To avoid the menace of fake marks cards, the Karnataka government has issued an order that recruiting authorities and institutions should consider the marks cards and educational certificates in the National Academic Depository (NAD)-DigiLocker as official during recruitment.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

CBI opens Amaravati unit in Vijayawada

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) opened its new office in the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex in Auto Nagar here on November 22 (Wednesday). The Amaravati unit office comes under Chennai Zone, said a release.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Indian Coast Guard detains five Sri Lankan fishermen near Dhanushkodi

Five fishermen from Sri Lanka detained by ICG near Dhanushkodi for poaching. Boat confiscated and handed to Marine Police. Identified as Abdul Hameed, Ahmed, Vimal, Arul Prasad, and Ajit. Accidentally entered Indian waters; investigations by Central & State agencies.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

₹3.70 lakh annual lease for every e-car of MVD, says RTI query

MVD pays ₹3.7 lakh/yr for 71 e-cars leased from ANERT. This amounts to ₹4.95 crore in 8-yr lease period. Funds sourced from KRSA, which gets portion of fines collected for traffic rule violations. E-cars have been maintained well, but range issues limit deployment. CNG-run vehicles better option due to fuel…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023