The Latest Breaking News from Centre

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports – and that hinders research on deaths in custody

Independent journalist Derek Sherwood submitted a records request in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in January 2026. He requested an autopsy report related to a 1987 cold case that he was researching for a book project. After Coroner Scott Sayers denied the request, Sherwood successfully appealed to the Office of Open Records,…

The Conversation · Jun 24

Brickbat: What Have We Here?

Former Centre, Alabama, police officer Michael Kilgore has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. According to the plea agreement, in early January 2023, Kilgore stopped a vehicle and found drugs. He offered the driver a chance to avoid charges by working for him. Kilgore contacted the driver about…

Reason · Aug 28, 2024

Yet another Centre-state row unfolds as Centre says Karnataka yet to submit proposal on increasing MGNREGA man-days

Karnataka has petitioned Centre multiple times to increase MGNREGA man-days in drought-hit areas from 100 to 150.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

NHRC seeks detailed report on snakebite deaths and preventive measures in India

NHRC has directed Health and Family Welfare departments of Centre and Odisha to furnish a detailed report on preventive measures and compensation for snake bike victims

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Supreme Court pulls up Centre, Nagaland governments over women’s quota in local body polls

The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Centre and Nagaland government over non-implementation of the constitutional scheme for one-third reservation for women in civic body elections in the northeastern State.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Pinarayi, Stalin call for united fight to uphold federalism, secularism and social justice

Seminar as part of 24th State Conference of CPI sees criticism of Centre’s attitude towards States

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2022

Centre, Odisha spar over fertilizer shortage

Odisha Chief Minister urges Centre to make Di-ammonium Phosphate, Muriate of Potash available to State to meet their shortage in kharif season.

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2022

Clarify actions taken against hate speeches, Supreme Court tells Centre, States

Court lists the case after six weeks

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2022

Still in deep waters, seafarers wait for COVID-19 curbs to lift

They face problems in availing 'on shore' and 'short hand' leaves that they are entitled to

The Hindu · May 29, 2022

Finance minister blames Centre of robbing Kerala’s powers

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance minister K N Balagopal while delivering a lecture on ‘Centre state relations and Kerala development’ at the 58th state convention of NGO union here on Sunday said the Centre was robbing the powers of state violating the essence of the constitution.

The Times of India · Apr 3, 2022