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India crossed its Covid peak almost a month ago. Since Sept. 17, when the seven-day average of new cases peaked at 93,199, the numbers have fallen steadily, save for a small spike on Oct. 1. And this has happened while the corresponding average for the tests increased from 10.6 lakh …

NEW DELHI: For the first time, the GST council failed to reach a consensus due to the sharp division along political lines, which Center leave 20-something state Issue bonds to raise funds and cover the collection shortfall. Continuing from where they left, the 10 opposition-ruled states and UT lobbied for …

There was no clarity on whether online classes would also be suspended in this period. Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced a three-week holiday for students and teachers in Karnataka schools amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. “I have directed officials to issue an order declaring a three-week holiday for …

NEW DELHI: The states ruled by the Center and the Opposition are set for another showdown on Monday when the GST Council meets to discuss the constitutionally required goods and services tax (GST) offset for state governments for fiscal year 21 . The central government is in a bind as …

The letter gives six recommendations to the state government to better manage the increase in infections. The Indian Medical Association has written to the Kerala government to declare a “health emergency” in the state due to an alarming increase in COVID-19 infections. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday that …

Stockbrokers react to BSE Sensex share prices (Photo: Kamlesh Pednekar) Indian markets were weak on the expiration day of the September derivatives series, falling more than one percent, due to subdued global signals. The S&P BSE Sensex fell 610 points to 37,020 levels and the Nifty50 index fell below the …

JEE Mains 2020: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to take the JEE-Mains engineering entrance exam starting Tuesday amid elaborate arrangements to maintain social distancing at the centers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the governments of Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have assured students that they will …

[ad_1] The government released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the second equivalent monthly installment of the Revenue Deficit Grant after Repayment on Monday. “This would provide them with additional resources during the Corona crisis,” the finance ministry said in a statement Monday. The grant was recommended by the …

[ad_1] Coronavirus India LIVE updates: Outside a liquor store in New Delhi. Coronavirus India LIVE updates: As the third phase of the blockade began on Monday with several added relaxations, there was a noticeable increase in road traffic. Non-essential stores raised blinds, including liquor stores, through which people went directly, …

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The government has not talked about charging anything from migrant laborers as 85 per cent of the transportation cost is borne by the railways and 15 per cent by state governments, the Center said on Monday amid a row over the national transporter allegedly charging the workers …