The Latest Breaking News from the Union Government

Is State government alone funding housing programme, asks BJP

BJP questions State govt's claim of constructing 21.76 lakh houses for poor. Union Govt sanctioned 21.50 lakh houses under PMAY-Urban with total investment of ₹92,000 crore. Union Govt released ₹22,000 crore & ₹8,000 crore under PMAY-Rural. 4 lakh houses completed when CM assumed office. YSRCP claims 80% of houses completed…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Bombay HC takes dig at Centre’s ‘ease of doing business’, says it is mindful of pendency of cases

Bombay HC shocked to find Union Govt. litigant in case pending for 7 yrs. Govt. cited ease of doing biz, but often seeks adjournments. Court expressed displeasure over repeated adjournment requests, but adjourned plea out of courtesy to ASG.

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

INDIA parties speak up for arrested AAP MP Sanjay Singh; Congress gives qualified support

INDIA parties express solidarity with AAP's Sanjay Singh, arrested by ED in money laundering probe. Congress miffed with AAP for arrest of Punjab MLA. DMK, RJD, JD(U), Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) criticize Union govt. for "vindictive politics" & "assault on democracy". INDIA bloc links arrest to 2024 election & calls…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Akhilesh, Mayawati say BJP is fishing for women’s vote, using reservation as bait

Mayawati & Akhilesh Yadav attack Union Govt. for linking women's reservation Bill to census & delimitation. Demand quota be implemented "immediately" without census & delimitation. Yadav accuses BJP of making a mockery of serious issue & Mayawati demands 50% reservation for women.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

The larger project of subverting the idea of India

In the simultaneous elections idea, lies the larger well-known ideological agenda of denying India its strength in heterogeneity

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

All India Lawyers Union opposes One Nation, One Election proposal

AILU opposes One Nation One Election policy, citing it against democracy, federalism & Constitution.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

India’s crèche scheme and the laws that govern childcare facilities | Explained

The Hindu explains the functioning of India’s National Crèche Scheme and what research shows about childcare services‘ impact on women’s participation in the labour force.

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

Transportation plays a major role in transformation of nation, says Ports Minister Sonowal

Union Minister Sonowal inaugurated four projects at Visakhapatnam Port Authority, including the Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal (VICT). This is part of the Union Government's Maritime India Vision (MIV)-2030 and Amrit Kaal 2047, with a target of nine lakh port-bound tourist arrivals by 2030.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Upper Krishna Project: State to urge Centre to issue gazette notification

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that the State government would urge the Union government to issue the gazette notification on the Upper Krishna Project so that the government could go ahead with phase 3 of the project.

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023