Amid a flood-like situation in Tamil Nadu's Chennai due to heavy rainfall caused due to Cyclone Michaung, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday assured all possible help from the Central Government adding that the first instalment of the Central share to the SDRF amounting to Rs
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Central government to furnish data on the number of immigrants who were conferred Indian citizenship through Section 6A(2) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and what steps have been taken so far to curb illegal migration into Indian territory.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deeply distressed by loss of lives due to Cyclone Michaung in Tamil Nadu. He has been closely reviewing the situation and also personally spoken to the Chief Minister assuring all possible help from the Central Government," the Defence Ministry posted on X.
The measures taken by the central government are preventing the development of the country and this will be explained to the people by the Nava Kerala Sadas, said Vijayan.
"40 talukas of the state have been declared drought-affected as per the criteria of the central government. Full assistance will be given to these talukas. Last year, aid of 10 thousand crores was given. 25 per cent advance amount has been deposited in the accounts of more than 20 lakh farme
"PM Narendra Modi is distressed by the loss of lives in Tamil Nadu. He is personally overseeing the response to the current crisis and has spoken to Chief Minister MK Stalin assuring all possible help from the Central Government," Rajnath Singh said.
The Central government has approved the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 crore for 'Integrated Urban Flood Management' activities for the Chennai Basin project, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia was informed by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju that a committee has been formed and the central government would require more time to formulate the guidelines.
The central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 175 million loan to improve the connectivity and resilience of roads in Madhya Pradesh.
Union Minister of State for Home Nityanad Rai on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that 100 per cent saturation of various schemes are being implemented in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Central government has blocked 100 websites operated by overseas actors for their alleged involvement in organized investment and task-based part-time job frauds.
More than 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned for eligible households, including slum dwellers, under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) since 2015, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.