Topic: Union government
Right to Food Campaign slams Modi govt’s ‘unscientific’ 10% oil cut in school meals, calls for more nutrition, not less
The Right to Food Campaign, a network of activists working on food and nutrition, slammed the Union government’s move to cut down oil by 10% in the government school mid-day meal (MDM) or PM-Poshan programme under the anti-obesity drive launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it an “unscientific” decision.
“Undemocratic,” “Lack of confidence in Union govt”: Kashmiris decry ban on two Kashmiri groups
Masroor Ansari, a prominent Shia leader, also condemned the ban and told Maktoob, “The ban is unjustified, unfair, undemocratic, and unconstitutional. There is no justice or regard for the law in these allegations.
Union budget 2025 explained
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth consecutive Union Budget on Saturday highlighting measures aimed at economic growth, infrastructure development, and tax reforms.
Ease of doing business becomes ‘unease’ under Modi, alleges Congress ahead of upcoming budget
The Congress party on Sunday criticised the Union government for implementing "retrograde policies" that have eroded investor confidence and created an environment of "unease in doing business" in India.
Union govt adheres to SC ruling, revises prison manual rules to end caste-based discrimination
The Union Home Ministry has amended prison regulations to eliminate caste-based discrimination and manual scavenging in correctional facilities, following a Supreme Court order dated October 23, 2024.
No special relief for Wayanad landslide yet, Kerala CM criticises Union govt’s neglect
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed his disappointment with the Union government for not extending special assistance to the state after the devastating...
