The Centre is in the process of drafting a legislation that will guarantee protection to individuals against breach of their privacy through unlawful means, minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha.
Centre approved 300 crore package to save standing kharif crops from weak monsoon
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 300-crore rupees package to save standing kharif agriculture and horticulture crops from weak monsoon.
Union Cabinet approved Direct release of wages into bank accounts of MNREGA workers
Union Cabinet approved release of wages directly into the account of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers. The decision is aimed at further streamlining the flow of funds and to empower state governments to deliver entitlements as per the objectives of the Act.
Lok Sabha passed Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015
Lok Sabha passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2015. The Bill provides for filing of cheque bounce cases at the place where a cheque is presented for clearance and not the place of issue.
Rural Development Minister launched ‘SAMANVAY’ for Gram Panchayats
Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh launched SAMANVAY, a compilation of all schemes of both Union and State governments for Gram Panchayats.
Union Government signed historic peace accord with NSCN (I-M)
National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-MuivahUnion Government signed a landmark peace accord with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN (I-M)), putting an end to almost two decades long pending peace talks.
NIA’s online cell to monitor IS ideology
In the backdrop of government drawing up a comprehensive strategy to tackle radicalization through internet and preventing youth from getting attracted to the ideology of Islamic State (IS), National Investigation Agency (NIA) has for the first time set up a special cell to monitor internet content and chatter.
Union Cabinet approved Rajya Sabha panel’s amendments on GST Bill, 2014
The Union Cabinet on 29 July 2024 approved amendments proposed by Rajya Sabha Select Committee on Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, 2014.
India signed Loan Agreement of $300 Million with ADB for National Urban Health Mission
India signed a loan agreement of 300 million US dollars with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its flagship programme National Urban Health Mission (NUHM).
DoT released A K Bhargava committee report on Net Neutrality
The report of ‘the A K Bhargava committee on Net Neutrality’ was released by the Department of Telecommunications. The six member committee was appointed in January 2015. Though the Committee unhesitatingly recommended for adherence of the core principles of Net Neutrality, it also suggested few exceptions in the interests of national security and businesses.