June 29, 2024 13:54 IST
One of the biggest benefits for states classified as a special category earlier was that 90 per cent of funds under centrally sponsored schemes was contributed by the Centre, with only 10 per cent being the state contribution.
Sun, Jun 30, 2024June 29, 2024 04:25 IST
Following the protests over the alleged NEET-UG exam paper leak, the government handed over the probe to the CBI and removed the NTA's Director General Subodh Kumar Singh.
Sat, Jun 29, 2024June 27, 2024 08:00 IST
The statement comes amid speculation that the post could go to an ally, just like AIADMK had it in Modi’s first term.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024June 26, 2024 10:36 IST
The decision to back Kodikunil Suresh was taken after a late-night discussion between Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024June 26, 2024 04:18 IST
For a change, the Opposition benches appeared to have more heft and more noise than the Treasury when the UP MPs were taking oath.
Wed, Jun 26, 2024June 25, 2024 20:19 IST
Growing sense that a division may expose that it does not have adequate numbers; INDIA also resolves to have better coordination after TMC claims not “consulted” on Speaker nominee
Wed, Jun 26, 2024June 25, 2024 04:35 IST
About 280 MPs have been elected for the first time in the 18th Lok Sabha, an increase from the 2019 elections when 267 members were first-time MPs.
Tue, Jun 25, 2024June 23, 2024 16:25 IST
Although the NTA’s action against the 17 candidates (from 12 exam centres) rules out a decision on a full-fledged retest for now, ministry officials said the final decision will be taken by the Supreme Court once it starts hearing a batch of petitions pertaining to the controversy-hit NEET-UG.
Mon, Jun 24, 2024June 22, 2024 09:14 IST
The TDP, the main party in Andhra Pradesh, has not yet issued a statement either in support of the protests or against the National Testing Agency (NTA) that conducts the examination.
Sat, Jun 22, 2024June 21, 2024 08:15 IST
While the lower court's reasoning will be known when the order comes Friday, its decision is noteworthy due to the anti-money laundering law's high bar for bail.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024June 20, 2024 20:58 IST
NEET and NET episodes have unsettled sections with BJP, with party's Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha calling for criminalisation of any nexus found between paper setters and coaching institutes.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024June 20, 2024 19:59 IST
In the video, which surfaced on June 5, a day after the Lok Sabha poll results but came to the fore only recently BJP MP Bishnu Pada Ray is addressing a public gathering in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' union territory.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024June 19, 2024 02:17 IST
Sources said the initial focus would be to arrive at a ceasefire agreement between the two groups and then thrash out a framework under which further negotiations can go forward. “The idea is to achieve these things in the next few months at least,” the official said.
Wed, Jun 19, 2024June 17, 2024 11:30 IST
The meeting at North Block was attended by top security and administration officials, including those from the state and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Tue, Jun 18, 2024June 16, 2024 19:06 IST
Replicate Valley successes, Amit Shah tells security agencies
Mon, Jun 17, 2024June 16, 2024 06:40 IST
Uncalled for diversion by Cong, says JDU’s Tyagi; TDP says will select Speaker by consensus
Sun, Jun 16, 2024June 16, 2024 05:57 IST
136 Maoists killed in 2024 so far, highest since state was formed. Officials in state and Centre cite a host of factors -- from better coordination to a fresh resolution
Sun, Jun 16, 2024June 14, 2024 15:37 IST
After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said a ‘true sevak is not arrogant’, another RSS leader Indresh Kumar made similar comments on Friday
Sat, Jun 15, 2024June 13, 2024 04:16 IST
Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal had said on Tuesday that the UCC was still on the government agenda and one must “wait and watch”.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024June 11, 2024 09:17 IST
“The false ego that only BJP leaders understand ‘realpolitik’ and RSS cousins were village bumpkins is smirk worthy,” writes Ratan Sharda, a lifelong RSS member.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024June 11, 2024 07:03 IST
RSS chief says need to address Manipur on priority. "Manipur is still burning. Who is going to pay attention to it?"
Tue, Jun 11, 2024June 11, 2024 04:15 IST
The BJP’s biggest ally in the NDA, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), was allocated the Ministry of Civil Aviation. K Ram Mohan Naidu, son of veteran TDP leader Yerran Naidu, and the youngest Cabinet minister in the government, will handle this portfolio.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024June 10, 2024 21:23 IST
Two-thirds of 82 turncoats who contested from various states as BJP or Cong candidates lost the polls
Mon, Jun 10, 2024June 09, 2024 17:53 IST
Here in Delhi for the swearing in of the new Union ministers, Fadnavis said the NCP demand of a Cabinet rank could be accommodated later.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024June 09, 2024 14:10 IST
His party LJP (RV), while commanding the Paswan community votes, is said to have ensured that Dalit votes did not sway away significantly from the NDA in Bihar.
Sun, Jun 09, 2024