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"Tamil should be medium of instruction up to standard five": Union Education Minister asks Tamil Nadu govt to implement NEP
Madurai, December 31: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday asked the Tamil Nadu government to implement the National Education Policy, 2020, in the state, stating that Tamil should be the medium of instruction up to standard five as per the policy's recommendation.
VB G RAM G Act likely to make states net gainers of Rs 17000 cr despite 60:40 funding shift: SBI Report
New Delhi, December 29: States are expected to remain net gainers in fund sharing under the proposed VB-G RAM G Act, and the framework can be further scaled up by states through their own contribution, according to a report by State Bank of India.
Nitish Kumar meets HM Amit Shah in Delhi, discusses Bihar's development projects
Patna, Dec 22: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed various development projects in Bihar.
Centre snatches legal right, guarantee of poor: Punjab Congress
Chandigarh, Dec 20: The Congress in Punjab on Saturday slammed the Centre government for scrapping the rights-based Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saying it had snatched the legal right and guarantee of the poor and the marginalised people of the country.
'Rural job schemes weakened, federal rights undermined': DMK slams Centre for replacing MNREGA with VB-G RAM-G
Chennai, Dec 20: Tamil Nadu’s ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union government over the newly passed Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, or VB-G RAM G, accusing the Centre of diluting the fundamental spirit of rural employment guarantees and undermining federal principles.
Alters rights-based character of MGNREGA: Tamil Nadu CM opposes VB-G RAM-G Bill, cites financial burden on states
Chennai, December 18: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday raised a strong objection to the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025, which replaces MGNREGA, saying that it will put "severe financial burden on states" under the 60:40 fund-sharing pattern.
'Avoiding confrontation with Centre': Stalin slams EPS for 'soft stand' on MGNREGS change
Chennai, Dec 18: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday levelled a strong criticism at AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS), accusing him of adopting a muted and ambiguous stance on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), which faces significant policy changes from the Centre.
Mamata Banerjee opposes the Centre's conditions for 100-day job scheme eligibility
Kolkata, Dec 9: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, opposed the new eligibility criterion set by the Union Government for the 100-day job scheme under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Shivakumar tells BJP to target Centre, not state, over Karnataka farm crisis
Belagavi, Dec 9: Responding to the plan of the state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party to organise a mega protest, Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that the protest should be against the Centre rather than the state government.
Will fight with Centre for funds, says Telangana CM
Hyderabad, Dec 5: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Friday, declared that he will fight with the Union government to bring more funds to the state.
Pralhad Joshi to skip K'taka govt's all-party meet; Shivakumar promises new date
New Delhi, Dec 3: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, Consumer Affairs, New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, has stated on Wednesday that due to the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament and heavy official workload, it will not be possible for him to attend the meeting of MPs convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
CPI(M)'s John Brittas was bridge between Centre and Kerala in PM-SHRI scheme: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, Dec 3: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday told the Rajya Sabha that CPI(M) Member of Parliament John Brittas acted as the link between the Central government and the Kerala government in matters related to the PM-SHRI scheme.
Have sought Jal Shakti Minister's time, will visit Delhi if I get appointment: Karnataka Dy CM on irrigation projects
Bengaluru, Dec 1: Stating that he has sought time from Union Jal Shakti and Environment Minister to discuss Karnataka's irrigation projects, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that he would visit Delhi if he gets an appointment.
Raj Bhavan's name changed without consulting Bengal govt: Trinamool Congress
Kolkata, Nov 30: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday claimed that the Centre changed the name of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan without a consultation with the West Bengal government.
CM Stalin criticises Centre for 'persistent neglect' of Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Nov 29: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday criticised the Centre for what he described as a "persistent neglect" of the state's rightful demands.
'Tamil Nadu's voice cannot be ignored': CM Stalin slams Centre ahead of Parliament session
Chennai, Nov 29: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday strongly criticised the Union government for what he described as a sustained and deliberate neglect of his state's legitimate demands, asserting that no government calling itself the head of the “world’s largest democracy†has the moral right to disregard the voice of an entire people.
CM Vijayan urges united stand from Kerala MPs ahead of Parliament session
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: Ahead of the upcoming Parliament session, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday urged the state’s MPs to set aside political differences and present a united front while raising issues critical to Kerala’s interests.
Kerala calls emergency meet against Centre's labour code push
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 26: Kerala has decided to host a National Labour Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, bringing together major trade union leaders, legal experts, and even Labour Ministers from non-BJP-ruled states.
Centre tightens screws on states over lapses in Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi, November 25: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has come under intense scrutiny as 287 central nodal officers, appointed at the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, carried out extensive ground verification of mega and single-village water supply projects across nearly 473 villages, covering schemes worth close to Rs 1.30 lakh crore.
Centre's plan to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 triggers fierce political backlash in Punjab
Chandigarh, Nov 23: A major political storm has erupted in Punjab after the Centre signalled its intent to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, a move that would empower the President to directly frame regulations for the Union Territory.
Against Punjab's interest: CM Bhagwant Mann opposes 131st amendment move to detach Chandigarh from Punjab
Chandigarh, November 22: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday strongly opposed the Centre's proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill for the upcoming Winter Session.
Ready to meet PM Modi to explain Coimbatore, Madurai metro projects: CM Stalin
Chennai, Nov 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has expressed strong disappointment over the Union government's refusal to approve Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai, stating that he is willing to personally meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to present detailed clarifications.
'Another betrayal': Stalin after Centre rejects TN's plea on paddy moisture norms
Chennai, Nov. 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.
Union Minister Manohar Lal slams Tamil Nadu CM for politicising Coimbatore, Madurai metro projects
New Delhi, November 20: After Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit out at the Centre for denying sanction for metro rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, highlighted discrepancies in the projects, targeting Stalin for "politicising" the issue.
16th Finance Commission submits report on distribution of taxes between Centre, States to Prez Murmu
New Delhi, November 18: The Sixteenth Finance Commission (XVIFC) has submitted its report for the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and States for award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to President Droupadi Murmu.
16th Finance Commission submits 2026-31 report to President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 17: Dr Arvind Panagariya-led 16th Finance Commission on Monday submitted its report for 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu here.
HM Amit Shah chairs Northern Zonal Council meet to enhance cooperative federalism
Faridabad, Nov 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council, steering solution-oriented dialogue on important issues related to the Centre and the states to strengthen cooperative federalism.
SC asks Centre to respond to Tamil Nadu's plea seeking release of Samagra Shiksha funds
New Delhi, Nov 14: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Union government to file its written statement within eight weeks in a suit filed by the Tamil Nadu government accusing the Centre of withholding Samagra Shiksha Scheme funds and linking their release to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the PM SHRI Schools scheme.
Election Commission must clear mist over SIR, says Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Oct 28: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that since several political parties have raised objections over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being undertaken by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the poll body must come forward and clarify the issue to maintain transparency and public trust.
Surprised and shocked: Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to revoke appointment of interlocutor for Gorkhas
Kolkata, October 18: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly objected to the Centre's move to appoint an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Tarai and Dooars regions of the state and said that the move was taken without any consultation with the state government.
Kerala LoP welcomes HC's observation slamming Centre over reluctance to waive loans of Wayanad landslide victims
Thiruvananthapuram, October 8: Congress leader VD Satheesan, who is Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation in which it criticised the Centre for its reluctance to waive the loans of those affected by the Wayanad landslides of 2024.
Not seeking mercy, but demanding rightful share: Kerala Minister welcomes HC remark on loan waiver
Thiruvananthapuram, October 8: Kerala Minister K Rajan on Wednesday welcomed the High Court observation criticising the Centre for its refusal to waive the loans of those affected by the devastating Wayanad landslides of 2024. The Minister accused the Centre of showing a stepmotherly attitude towards Kerala.
Centre did 'criminal neglect' with Punjab flood victims, claims AAP
Chandigarh, Oct 7: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Central government over its “criminal neglect†of Punjab’s flood victims, accusing it of showing bias and discrimination against the state.
More of a political CM than development CM: Basavaraj Bommai slams Siddaramiah
Haveri, October 4: Bharatiya Janata Party leader Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah of "focusing more on attacking the Centre rather than focusing on development".
Centre sanctioned not even one-eighth of Kerala's request: CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused the Centre of showing “injustice and neglect†towards the state by denying adequate assistance for relief and rehabilitation in the Wayanad Mundakkai-Chooralmala disaster.
Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah
Mysuru, Oct 3: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government will seek legal action to secure the funds, following the recent decision by the Central government to simplify GST, which would lead to an estimated loss of Rs 15,000 crore for the state.
Governor's statement, Centre's stance on floods unnecessary, says Punjab AAP
Chandigarh, Oct 2: Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday strongly reacted to the statement of Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who said that the state government is treating the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) as its own fund and that no change in the rules on its usage is possible.
Union Minister Kumaraswamy warns K'taka govt against fight with Centre, says trust PM Modi
Bengaluru/New Delhi, Sep 30: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday, urged the Congress-led government in Karnataka not to engage in frequent fights with the Central government, saying such confrontations are unproductive.
BJP condemns Leh protest; Cong slams Centre, calls it result of 'rhetoric and neglect'
New Delhi, Sep 25: The BJP on Thursday condemned the violent protests in Leh, calling the incident "deeply saddening," while the Congress launched a scathing attack on the government, blaming the unrest on what it termed as "years of misleading rhetoric and neglect."
Kerala class 10 social studies textbook now includes Governor's powers and centre-state relations
Thiruvananthapuram, September 24: The Kerala education department has released a textbook for class 10 social studies, which discusses the Governor's constitutional powers and Centre-state relations. This is the second part of the 10th-grade social studies textbook.