Tag: Government
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Finance Ministry Addresses Pension Revision Concerns: Relief for Central Government Employees Ahead of 8th Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission update: In a fresh development, the Finance Ministry has clarified certain concerns flagged by various labour unions and employee representative bodies regarding the 8th Pay Commission Terms of Reference (ToR). Ever since the government notified the ToR, a small but crucial omission about the absence of the ‘pension revision’ term had set…
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Government Clarifies: No Advisory on Halting New Green Energy Project Financing
The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Sunday clarified that it has not issued any advisory to Financial Institutions for stopping lending to either renewable energy power projects or to renewable energy equipment manufacturing facilities, as has been reported in some sections of the media. However, MNRE has circulated to the Department…
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Government Affirms Ongoing Support for Renewable Energy Financing
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Sunday moved to dispel speculation regarding restrictions on financial support for renewable energy initiatives, mentioning that no directive has been issued to halt lending for green energy ventures. India’s renewable energy sector continues its robust expansion, with non-fossil fuel sources now accounting for half of the nation’s…
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IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Government Imposes Fare Caps, Mandates Refunds, Summons CEO
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s nationwide operational crisis entered its fifth day on Satuday, with the airline cancelling over 800 flights, even as the government tightened oversight, imposed fare caps, ordered immediate refunds and warned of regulatory action for any non-compliance. While the disruptions continued to affect thousands of passengers across the country, the…
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Government Plans Major Overhaul of Customs System Ahead of Budget
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that several major changes will soon be made to the customs system. This will be the government’s next biggest reform. Its purpose is to simplify rules so that businesses and traders don’t face difficulties. Over the past two years, duty rates have been gradually reduced and now there…
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Jammu Kashmir Government Implements Major Restructuring in Finance Department
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced a fresh round of transfers, postings and additional charge assignments in the Finance Department to streamline administrative operations. As per Government Order No. 336-F of 2025, issued by the Finance Department, several officials have been allocated new responsibilities with immediate effect. Javed Maqbool Khanday, Treasury…
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Clarity on 8th Pay Commission Pension Revision for Central Government Pensioners
Ever since the central government announced Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC), many employee and pensioner bodies have written to the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister to instruct the 8th CPC to amend ToR and also include the topic of pension revision. The Finance Ministry clarified in Rajya Sabha…
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Delhi Government Introduces AI Training Program to Enhance Student Digital Skills and Innovation
District-wide programming will engage students in advanced technology and hands-on problem solving, starting this winter. Delhi’s Department of Education has set in motion an expansive artificial intelligence (AI) training programme for students in grades 6 to 9, as well as those in grade 11, across the city. The effort forms a cornerstone of the government’s…
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JK Government Calls for Postponement of JKAS Exams Until Age Relaxation Is Resolved
Srinagar, Dec 06: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday said the examination for JKAS should be deferred till the issue of age relaxation, which is pending consideration of Lieutenant Governor, is addressed. “The elected government is in favour of relaxing the upper age limit for recruitment and we have sent the file to the Lok…
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Government Enhances Financial Access for MSMEs, Announces MoS Karandlaje
The Government of India is actively working to enhance financial access for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Minister of State for MSMEs Sushri Shobha Karandlaje stated in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Stakeholder consultations remain a continuous part of policymaking in the sector, ensuring that initiatives align with the needs of MSMEs…