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UPSC NDA Result 2023 result expected soon at upsc.gov.in; details inside

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Naval Academy Examination (II) and National Defence Academy 2023 result can be accessed at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in

Parliament special session: Govt introduces women's reservation bill in LS

The government on Tuesday listed the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha to provide one-third reservation to women in the Lower House of Parliament, state assemblies and the Delhi legislative assembly. The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023, was listed for introduction in the Lower House through a supplementary list of business. This will be the first bill to be introduced in the new Parliament building. The government said the women's reservation bill is aimed at enabling greater participation of women in policy-making at the state and national levels. The statement of purpose of the bill said the role of women is extremely important for achieving the goal of making India a developed country by 2047. The reservation will come into effect after a delimitation exercise is undertaken and will continue for 15 years. Seats reserved for women will be rotated after each delimitation exercise, according to the bill.

Bihar BTSC ITI Instructor Recruitment 2023 notice today on btsc.bih.nic.in

BTSC has declared 1279 ITI Trade Instructor openings for the year 2023 on btsc.bih.nic.in. The deadline of the application for the interested applicants is October 18

Seeking cultural roots: Beyond name change, regimes, and identity politics

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the govt is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, writes T N Ninan

FSIB recommends Vinay Tonse for MD position in State Bank of India

The final decision about the appointment will be taken by the government of India

Government invites bids to engage asset valuer for IDBI Bank sale

The asset valuer would be required to value IDBI Bank's investments; loans & advances; fixed assets and other assets

Govt unlikely to infuse capital in PSU general insurers in FY24: Official

The four public sector general insurance companies are unlikely to get capital funding from the government in the current fiscal, a senior official said. He said one of the PSU non-life insurance companies is likely to give a dividend to the government in the current fiscal and they will be able to meet their solvency margins. The government last year provided Rs 5,000 crore capital to three insurers --National Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and United India Insurance Company. The Budget 2023-24 has not provided for the capital infusion for insurance companies. "We do not think there is a need for capital infusion as of now. In fact, one of the general insurance companies may give a dividend this year," the official said. Currently, there are four general insurance companies in India -- New India Assurance, United India Insurance, Oriental Insurance and National Insurance Company. Of this, only New India Assurance is better placed than the rest. Insurance companies

India Post GDS 2023: Last date to apply for 30041 posts on official website

Interested and qualified applicants can apply online for India Post GDS recruitment 2023 via official portal at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in

Govt to launch 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' GST reward scheme in 6 states

The government will launch the 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' invoice incentive scheme, which offers cash prize from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 crore, from September 1, starting with six states and Union Territories. The scheme, which is aimed at motivating customers to ask for a bill every time they make purchases, will be launched in the states of Assam, Gujarat and Haryana; and the UTs of Puducherry, Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said. Invoice incentive scheme allows to earn cash prizes on upload of GST invoices, CBIC tweeted. All invoices issued by Goods and Services Tax (GST) registered suppliers to consumers will be eligible for the 'Mera Bill Mera Adhikar' scheme, under which monthly and quarterly draw of lots will be made and winners will be eligible for cash reward prize beginning from Rs 10,000 to up to Rs 1 crore. The minimum purchase value for the invoice to be considered for lucky draw is Rs 200 and individuals can ...

Govt launches wedding tourism campaign to show India as premier destination

This campaign also envisions exploring avenues of great potential, for scaling tourism in India to new heights, the ministry said in the statement

Centre to set up Bureau of Port Security soon: Sarbananda Sonowal

The minister highlighted the Centre's focus on sustainable development and shared about the Ministry's ambitious plan to develop Hydrogen Hubs across the Central Government and State Government ports

India's deprived do not want freebies, but ask for 5 things from govts

Good politics can be good economics if evidence-based feedback become the basis of public policy

Test for Opposition: How many of BJP govt's laws will it undo if elected?

If the Opposition wants to offer a different approach to political and economic issues, could it spell out the action it would take on the Bills that were passed despite its opposition, asks T N Ninan

Ministry set to implement two production-linked incentive schemes

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is set to implement PLI scheme for automobile and auto components (PLI Auto), and PLI scheme for advanced chemistry cell (ACC) (PLI ACC)

What is Delhi Services Bill? How will it change the governance of Delhi?

Delhi service bill 2023 was finally tabled by Union minister Amit shah in the Lok sabha yesterday with the removal of sec 3A ordinance, no annual report and modification of appointment process

Centre launches ULLAS mobile application to promote basic literacy

Addressing the citizens, Union Minister Pradhan emphasised the importance of the ULLAS mobile application in utilising technology to promote universal access to basic literacy

'Consideration', consensus required for women's reservation bill: Govt

The women's reservation bill requires "careful consideration" on the basis of consensus among all political parties before it is brought to Parliament, the government said in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said gender justice is an important commitment of the government. "The issue involved needs careful consideration on the basis of the consensus among all political parties before a Bill for amendment in the Constitution is brought before Parliament," he said. The women's reservation bill provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for 15 years. The 15th Lok Sabha could not pass the bill and the Constitution (108th Amendment) Bill, which was pending in the lower House since 2010 and lapsed following its dissolution. According to the law, any bill pending in Lok Sabha lapses with the dissolution of the House. Bills pending in Rajya Sabha are put in the "live register" and remain ...

All no confidence motions defeated or inconclusive in past; 3 govts fell

No confidence motions have been moved in Lok Sabha 27 times in the past, and all of them have either been defeated or remained inconclusive, data compiled by a think tank shows. However, at least thrice governments have fallen during vote on a 'motion of confidence', which is a motion brought by the government to prove its strength. A no confidence motion is a formal proposal moved by the opposition against the government in Lok Sabha under Rule 198 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. According to data compiled by PRS Legislative Research, the highest number of no confidence motions - 15 - in the history of independent India was moved against governments led by Indira Gandhi. In 1979, a no confidence motion moved against the Morarji Desai government had led to his resignation, even as the debate remained inconclusive and there was no voting. Thrice governments have fallen during the vote of confidence - the VP Singh government in 1990, H D Devegowda ...

Barring STs, SCs, no caste Census since independence: Govt in parliament

The central government has not enumerated caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Census since independence, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said some political parties and a few organisations have requested to collect caste details in the forthcoming Census. He said in the Census, the castes and tribes which are specifically notified as Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) as per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, and the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, as amended from time to time, are enumerated. "The government of India has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in Census since independence," he said, replying to a written question.

G20 destinations have put India on global tourism map: Govt in parliament

G20 meetings in India have fostered collaboration among governments, private sector and other stakeholders, and locations hosting these events have "attracted global attention and put India on the global tourism map", the Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written response to a query in Rajya Sabha, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said infrastructure has been upgraded at host cities and various initiatives have been taken up for building the capacity of stakeholders for successful conduct of events. He was asked in a written query as to whether the government has made any assessment of the impact of the G-20 Summit to be held in India, on the tourism sector of the country. "No formal assessment of the impact has been done but G20 meetings have resulted in increased visibility of prominent tourist destinations of India," the minister said in his response. "During India's G-20 Presidency, more than 200 meetings are planned at over 60 locations across the country. All th