The Latest Breaking News from Ministry

YSR initials added to the name of a flagship rural housing scheme is costing Andhra Pradesh dearly

Andhra Pradesh's decision to add YSR Congress' initials to PMAY-G scheme has resulted in Union Finance Ministry putting a hold on ₹4,000 crore funds. Despite State agreeing to remove branding, funds have not been released. Monitoring team dispatched to check if State has removed YSR initials.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Union Power Ministry advises state power generation companies to look at buying stressed assets under insolvency process

Union Power Ministry advises state power generation companies to look at buying stressed assets under insolvency process

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts

Child adoption leave of 180 days is granted after the date of the valid adoption of a child below one year of age.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’

Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked low-cost carrier IndiGo to rectify its website following a series of complaints regarding practices by airlines and online travel agents that trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

I&B Ministry cancels registration of 477 cable TV operators

Ministry cancels reg. of 477 MSOs for non-compliance of rules. MSOs failed to submit subscriber list, conduct audit, provide details as per Cable TV Act. Show-cause notices issued, but no response. Last opportunity given, but no response. Appeal allowed within 30 days.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Coal Ministry generates ₹28.79 crore revenue via disposal of scrap

Coal Ministry reports ₹28.79 crore revenue from scrap disposal, freeing 50,59,012 sq ft area. 1,08,469 physical files reviewed, 8,088 old files weeded out, 29,993 e-files closed online after reviewing 80,305

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Gaza hospital generators to run out of fuel in 48 hours: Health Ministry

The healthcare system has reached its worst stage in history, a spokesman says, calling for more aid into the enclave.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023

India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

Health Ministry denies compromise on OTT smoking rules

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

MGNREGS is a demand-driven scheme, no question of deficit in it: Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh says MGNREGS is demand-driven, no scope of deficit. Finance Ministry has given blank cheque to meet shortfall. Govt. has shifted to DBT & Aadhaar seeding of job cards to bring transparency.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023