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Former Union Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed as new Director General of NTA, Subodh Kumar dismissed amid NEET-UG row
Former Union Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
What’s wrong with India?’ trends on X: Centre joins netizens with a befitting response to counter malicious online campaign aimed at targeting India
The Indian govt shared news clippings of the recent achievements of the country in response to the malicious online campaign 'What's wrong with India' on X.
Government of India notifies implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules: Read what gazette notification says
The Lok Sabha on 9th December 2019 passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 while the Rajya Sabha passed it on 11th December 2019.
“Not in favour, we reject it…”: Farmer leaders on Centre’s proposal over MSP
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After the fourth round of talks, General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Sarvan Singh Pandher asserted that the farmers will continue to move forward with the 'Delhi Chalo' march on February 21 adding that the discussion will also be held on the proposal proposed by the government on MSP.
Breakthrough in fourth round of Centre-farmers talks: Govt proposes 5-year plan for purchase of crops at MSP, ‘Delhi Chalo’ march halted temporarily
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the proposal's focus on diversification into pulses, cotton and maize with MSP assurances without limitations on the quantity.
Farmers protest: ‘Positive discussions’ held but no breakthrough in talks with Centre; next meet on Sunday
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Haryana government has announced the extension of internet shutdown in districts including Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa tomorrow in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march by the farmers.
Govt calls for a special session of parliament: What happened during the last time the Modi government called for a special session
In 2017, the Modi govt had called for a special session of parliament for the passage of the momentous Goods and Services Tax.
Haryana: Violence fueled by social media in Nuh, Govt starts crackdown on accounts spreading disinformation
Centre has begun crackdown on social media users involved in spreading propaganda related to the Nuh violence.
Same-sex marriage row: Centre to set up a committee headed by Cabinet Secretary to address concerns of LGBTQIA+ community
The Centre will be forming a committee headed by Cabinet Secretary to explore steps to address issues raised by LGBTQIA+ community.
185 non-residents bought land in Jammu and Kashmir in 3 years: Centre in Rajya Sabha
The Centre on Wednesday said that 185 persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have bought land in the Union Territory in three years.
