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Paswan asks states asked to expedite reforms to ensure PDS transparency
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.16 (ANI): Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday appealed to all states to expedite the reforms so as to bring transparency in the functioning of Public Distribution System (PDS), which is a key feature of National
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Centre taking several initiatives for better administrative reforms
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.15 (ANI): The Government of India has taken several initiatives for better administrative reforms and is working towards reform, perform and transform, said C. Viswanath, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) after inaugurating
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Telangana jails turning into education hubs for inmates
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad [India], Sept. 10 (ANI): In India, jails are normally used to punish criminals for the crimes that they have committed, but in Telangana, prisoners are being provided with an opportunity to reform themselves through various schemes, one of which is the "Vidyadanam Scheme"
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G20 needs action oriented agenda of collective, coordinated and targeted a
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Hangzou [China], Sept. 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on structural reforms to revive global growth and urged the G20 nations to adopt an action oriented agenda of collective, coordinated and targeted action.
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Triple talaq: Personal laws can't be written in name of social reform
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 2 (ANI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Friday told the Supreme Court that "personal laws cannot be re-written in the name of social reforms."
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UNSC needs to be reformed to reflect today's realities: PM Modi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India and Egypt have agreed that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) needs to be reformed to reflect today's realities.
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Trade unions go on strike today, may hit essential services
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 2 (ANI): The Central Trade Unions (CTU) have called for a strike across the country on Friday to express their disagreement with the Central Government's "unilateral labour reforms and anti-worker policies".
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UNGA President-elect to discuss UNSC reforms with Indian leadership
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], Aug. 28 (ANI): United Nations General Assembly president-elect Ambassador Peter Thomson, who arrived in New Delhi last night, will hold discussions on United Nations Security Council reforms with the Indian leadership.
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Citizens demand reforms in sports bodies, departments for better performan
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.23 (ANI-Businesswire India): Eighty-six percent citizens believe induction of accomplished sportsmen in various sports bodies will significantly improve selection and training of players
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GST Bill will hurt states 'initially', prove beneficial in long
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Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Monday hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill after it was implemented in the state and said that the indirect tax reform will simplify the tax system of the nation and strengthen its economy.
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Citizens demand reforms in sports bodies and departments for better perfor
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New Delhi, Aug.22 (ANI-Businesswire India): Winning medals in Olympics is not just about sports it affects the collective spirit of the Nation. India won just one silver and one bronze medal in the Rio Olympics that concluded today but the whole nation cheered. Beyond the low count of medal
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Moody's hints at India achieving robust growth with continued reforms
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service believes that the continued reforms to enhance business environment and moderate inflation will help India achieve robust growth.
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