In a significant step, the Central government has declared 10 per cent reservation for ex-Agniveers in vacancies within the Border Security Force (BSF) as well as relaxed upper age-limit norms depending on whether they are part of the first batch or subsequent batches.
Stock indices in India fell for the second consecutive session tracking weak cues from the overnight US markets. Also, the US central bank signalling that further hikes in interest rates may be needed to bring inflation to comfortable levels also hurt the market sentiment.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, "On their Raising Day, best wishes to all CISF personnel. The CISF has a vital role in our security apparatus. They provide round the clock security at key locations including critical and strategic infrastructure."
Ravi Menon, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said most central banks have shifted to a more moderate pace of monetary policy tightening in line with inflation coming off its peak, however, he believes the tightening cycle has some ways to go as the inflation numbers a
According to the official statement, the partnership is aimed at providing easy access to finance to farmers/ food processors/ traders against the pledge of agriculture commodities stored in CWC warehouses.
"Wherever there is a complaint of corruption, Central agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate do their work. Probe agencies carry out an investigation in such matters, "Aruna said.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR against India Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) for embezzlement of funds under the Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme.
In a review meeting, chaired by Union Minister for Power R K Singh, a detailed discussion took place on various aspects to meet the high electricity demand in the upcoming months especially during April and May, according to a statement by the ministry of power on Thursday.
BRS MLC Kavitha addressing a press conference in Delhi said that if a woman has to be interrogated by a central agency, then as per law, she has a fundamental right to be questioned at her home by the Enforcement Directorate.
The Bharatiya Rashtriya Samiti (BRS) came down heavily on the Centre after the Enfrocement Directorate (ED) summoned MLC K Kavitha in connection with its ongoing probe of the Delhi excise policy case, saying that the central probe agencies have become an extended arm of the BJP.