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Committee on TRP ratings submits report to I&B minister Javadekar

The committee constituted to make the Television Rating Points (TRPs) of TV channels more transparent, submitted its report to the Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday.

India only country to keep commitments on climate change: Javadekar

Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar asserted on Friday that India is the only country to keep its commitments on climate action, despite accounting for only six to seven per cent of total carbon emissions in the world. Speaking at a webinar organised by Merchants' Chamber of Commerce & Industry here, Javadekar also claimed that the country is not responsible for climate change, but it is working towards enhancing the generation of solar and renewable energy. "India is the only country which is honouring its commitment on climate change, even though it is not responsible for it. Several other countries are now preaching carbon neutralisation, something that Indian industry has adopted on its own. "The Indian industry is taking steps themselves to go carbon neutral. And they are doing it responsibly," he said. Javadekar also said that the country should gradually shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce pollution. "Prices of EVs, as of now, are at least

MSP announced by govt is an 'administrative' decision: Prakash Javadekar

'MSP has always been an administrative decision and it has been working fine for the last 55 years, said Javadekar

Protection for Delhi's unauthorised colonies from punitive action extended

The extension is for another three years

Welfare of farmers, agri industry at core of govt initiatives: Javadekar

Amid the ongoing farmers' protests, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives

Centre of excellence in the works for gaming, visual effects: Javadekar

IIT Bombay to collaborate with govt on the project, I&B ministry has identified animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector as sunrise industry

Cabinet approves Rs 3,500 cr sugar export subsidy for 2020-21: Javadekar

The decision will benefit 5 crore farmers, said Javadekar, who is also union environment minister

Next round of spectrum auction gets cabinet nod: I&B minister Javadekar

The cabinet has also approved relief for sugarcane farmers

Doors always open, Govt ready to allay farmers' fears over bills: Javadekar

On the 18th day of farmers' protest on different border of the national capital, Prakash Javadekar said the government's door is always open for farmers and it is ready to discuss their issues

India not responsible for climate change, says Prakash Javadekar

He remarked that India is the only G20 nation to be in compliance with the Paris deal

Highways blocked, protests spread: 10 headlines from farmers' Bharat Bandh

BJP-ruled states were largely unaffected; Opposition leaders to meet President on Wednesday.

Govt to infuse Rs 2,000 cr in NIIF debt fund in FY21 for infra development

Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,000-cr fund over two years; this year's allocation to come if there is demand

CCEA gives the green light to Rs 2,480 crore FDI into ATC Telecom

ATC Asia Pacific is buying about 12 per cent stock of ATC Telecom

Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,000 cr infusion in NIIF debt platform

The move is part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat 3.0' package announced earlier this month

India names Lonar lake, Sur Sarovar as wetlands of international importance

India has named two more wetlands of international importance-- Lonar lake in Maharashtra and Sur Sarovar in Agra-- under the Ramsar Convention, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said

PLI scheme explained: Modi govt's subsidy plan to boost local manufacturing

Cabinet approves production-linked incentives worth Rs 2 trn for 10 sectors

incentives will be offered for sectors such as white goods manufacturing, pharmaceutical, specialised steel, auto, telecom, textile, food products, solar photovoltic and cell battery

Economy coming on track at a faster pace than expected: Javadekarar

The pandemic-hit economy is coming back on rails at "more speed than expected", Union minister Prakash Javadekar said citing factors like increased demand of power and higher GST collections

'Reminds of Emergency': I&B Min Javadekar condemns Arnab Goswami's arrest

Reacting to Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami's arrest, I&B minister Prakash Javadekar described it as "an attack on press freedom" in Maharashtra and said it reminded of the "Emergency days"

Cabinet approves bonus for central govt employees, 3 mn to benefit

The bonus will be given in a single installment, through Direct Benefit Transfer, before Vijayadashami, Javadekar said