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SC to hear on May 5 batch of pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act

SC to hear on May 5 batch of pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act
Published on May 04, 2025 04:44 PM IST

U.P. IAS cadre’s declining number at Centre a cause of concern, feel officers

UP IAS cadre once dominated the Centre and many cabinet secretaries were from the state. (For Representation)
Updated on May 02, 2025 10:43 PM IST

Centre plans $1 billion fund for content creator economy

Ashwini Vaishnaw (Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 14, 2025 01:25 AM IST

3 parties agree to form new Austrian government

Nearly five months after the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) won an election and is now marginalised, the three largest centrist parties in Austria's parliament indicated on Saturday that they were close to reaching an agreement on a coalition administration.
Published on Feb 27, 2025 02:34 PM IST

Centre approves 1,554.99 crore aid for 5 states hit by natural disasters

Five states hit by floods, flash floods, landslides, and cyclonic storms in 2024 will receive an additional 1554.99 crore in national aid under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 12:38 PM IST

Centre sanctions 529.50 crore loan for Wayanad rehabilitation

Under its capital investment policy, the Centre has approved a loan of around 529.50 crore for the restoration of Wayanad's landslide-affected regions, with the requirement that Kerala use the funds before March 31.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 10:21 AM IST

Sweden's deadliest mass shooting linked to adult education center shooter

People stand next to candles and flowers placed near the Risbergska school, following a deadly shooting attack at the adult education centre, in Orebro, Sweden
Published on Feb 07, 2025 03:22 PM IST

Priyank Kharge slams Centre’s economic policies, calls it ‘Modinomics’

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has called the economic policies of the Central government "Modinomics" and voiced dissatisfaction with them.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 10:26 AM IST

FIITJEE breaks silence: ‘Centres shut as partners quit overnight’

Noida's education department inspected four coaching centres in Noida on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:50 AM IST

Centre grants special allowance to select VIP security personnel from CAPFs

According to a directive issued by the Centre, VIP security commandos of CAPFs who offer armed protection to a select group of high-profile individuals protected under the top two Z plus (ASL) and Z plus categories will get a special pay allowance.
Published on Jan 25, 2025 03:24 PM IST

UAPA tribunal upholds Centre's 5-year ban on Gurpatwant Pannun's SFJ

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (File)
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 02:07 PM IST

Explained: Centre scraps ‘no-detention policy’. Will Classes 5, 8 students fail?

Severeal states and UTs have already scrapped the no-detention policy.
Published on Dec 25, 2024 08:31 AM IST

Centre scraps 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 students in its schools

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) affiliated schools will also promote all students of classes I to VIII to the next grade in view of the present coronavirus inflicted lockdown.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 08:30 AM IST

‘Treat Muslims as…’: NC urges Centre to stop actions ‘causing’ communal tensions

National Conference president and Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah (File)
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 04:25 PM IST

Who is Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, the new NCW chief?

Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 04:41 PM IST

NDA’s 100-day record shows massive infra push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of SEMICON India 2024, in Greater Noida, on Wednesday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:42 PM IST

Centre extends ceasefire with Naga insurgency group NSCN-K for another year

The Union ministry of home affairs in New Delhi. (File Photo)
Published on Sep 05, 2024 06:51 PM IST

New districts for Ladakh: Local bodies hail move, but say demand for statehood remains

New districts for Ladakh: Local bodies hail move, but say demand for statehood remains
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 06:48 AM IST

Congress alleges 'polarisation' attempt as Centre-Oppn lock horns over Waqf bill

Members in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 12:18 PM IST

Apex court to consider hearing Punjab’s plea for release of RDF

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday agreed to consider listing an interim plea of the AAP-led Punjab government seeking release of over 1,000 crore urgently from the Centre on account of alleged dues pertaining to the Rural Development Fund.
Updated on Aug 07, 2024 07:24 AM IST

Evening briefing: Sufi body backs Centre's 'Waqf Board plan'; more news

The Central Waqf Council (CWC) is a statutory body operating under the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, established in 1964 as per the Waqf Act, 1954.
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:12 PM IST

Govt projects leading to ‘unnatural flooding’ in Delhi, says TMC’s Jawhar Sircar

Waterlogging, traffic snarls in several parts of Delhi after heavy showers (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 03:12 PM IST

Wayanad landslides: Early warning was given to Kerala on July 23, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 03:12 PM IST

Two HT basmati rice varieties cleared for commercial produce

HT basmati will be grown in the summer-sown season. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 08:24 AM IST

Channi slams Centre for ‘undeclared emergency’, says Punjab ignored in budget

Jalandhar Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi speaking in the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Jul 25, 2024 04:34 PM IST

Supreme Court nine-judge bench rules in favour of state’s authority to tax minerals

The bench held that states were well within their rights to impose extra levy and surcharge. (HT file photo)
Published on Jul 25, 2024 12:11 PM IST

Setback to Centre as Supreme Court rules royalty on minerals is not tax

In a majority verdict of 8:1, a nine-judge Constitution bench held that royalty payable on minerals is not a tax. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 02:20 PM IST

Allahabad HC seeks govt response in PIL challenging ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ notification

The Allahabad high court fixed July 31 as the next date of hearing in the case. (For Representation)
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 09:23 PM IST

Union Budget: Centre cuts Census 2021 allocation to 1,309 crore

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget documents at the Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 23, 2024 08:18 PM IST