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The State is seeking assistance from the Centre to address the impact of El Nino. The collaboration aims to mitigate challenges posed by the climatic phenomenon.

Left parties and YSRCP have criticized the Centre and Andhra Pradesh government over democratic rights. The criticism focuses on perceived threats to democratic principles.

The Centre stated that only 10 investment projects monitored by DPIIT and Invest India are active in Andhra Pradesh, with two completed and others in various implementation stages, contradicting state claims about investments and job creation. YSRCP highlighted this discrepancy in Parliament.

The Indian government has released a revised version of the Index of Core Industries (ICI), updating the base year, sectoral coverage, and weights. The changes aim to reflect current industrial growth metrics more accurately.

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to confer a gallantry award on a Madhya Pradesh cop within four weeks. Justice Nath raised concerns about the government's inability to comply with the court's order while pursuing a review petition.

R.P. Sisodiya, Special Chief Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce (Handlooms and Textiles), emphasized the importance of accurate disaster prediction and close cooperation among the Centre, State government, district administration, and line departments during emergencies in a lecture on disaster preparedness and response.

Mahua Moitra criticized the Centre for introducing a 'traitor bench' seating arrangement for rebel TMC MPs, arguing it disrupted the traditional parliamentary layout and created a new classification. The TMC leader labeled the change as compromising the house's established practices.

Congress criticized the Centre for handling issues related to Wangchuk and exams, opposing the Higher Education Bill. A Congress leader accused Mr. Pradhan of remaining in office despite repeated question paper leaks and protesters demanding his resignation.

In 1995, eggs and stones were thrown at Tamil Nadu Governor Channa Reddy’s convoy, prompting mutual accusations between Reddy and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Reddy reported the AIADMK government to the Centre, while Jayalalithaa wrote to President Shankar Dayal Sharma and Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.

A drought report will be submitted to the Centre within 15 days following a comprehensive survey of ground realities, as stated by DKS. The report aims to assess the current situation based on field data.

Congress attributes recurring exam paper leaks to the Centre. The APCC working president claims repeated examination irregularities have undermined confidence in the testing system and impacted millions of students nationwide.

Bandi Sanjay has requested the Centre to investigate the diversion of Telangana's public relations funds. The appeal focuses on potential misuse of allocated resources.

Naveen Patnaik urges the Centre to start a dialogue with students, emphasizing that compromising the examination system's integrity endangers the nation's future and requires urgent parliamentary attention.

The High Court has sought the Centre's response to a plea requesting a CBI investigation into a ₹700-crore scam. The case involves allegations of financial misconduct requiring scrutiny by the Central Bureau of Investigation.

The Centre has ordered stricter scrutiny of digitised birth and death records due to concerns over fake/unauthorised certificates. The Deputy Registrar General highlighted that such issues undermine the integrity of the Civil Registration System and threaten the reliability of vital records.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram criticized the proposal to expand Lok Sabha to 815 seats, calling it ineffective. He urged the Centre to consult all political parties before proceeding, accusing the government of avoiding consultations by relying on technicalities and procedures.

BMRCL is set to implement new metro penalty rules with fines increased up to ₹25,000 under the Centre’s notification. The initiative is part of the government’s Jan Vishwas effort to promote trust-based governance and simplify law enforcement.

The Centre has launched a scheme for employers to settle provident fund cases, aiming to promote voluntary compliance, reduce litigation, and resolve long-pending disputes over penalties or damages while protecting employee interests.

DMK has urged the Centre to establish a tribunal on Mekedatu. A resolution supporting this was passed during a virtual meeting of the party's MPs, attended by party president M.K. Stalin from London.

Karnataka has requested the Centre to declare the current drought situation as a 'calamity of national significance'. Preliminary assessments indicate that nearly 80% of the sown crop has been lost in affected areas due to inadequate rainfall and persistently high temperatures, according to Parameshwara.

The Centre has released another draft of CAFE-III regulations, offering special recognition to ethanol and biofuel cars. Industry stakeholders have until August 6 to respond, as the proposed norms have caused division between manufacturers of smaller and larger vehicles.

The High Court has issued notices to the Centre and State in response to a plea seeking to operationalise the KLIS project. The legal action highlights ongoing efforts to address project implementation.

Under the India-U.K. trade treaty, 99% of exports will become duty-free, as stated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who described the agreement as a testament to the Centre's pro-people diplomacy.

The Centre has extended the service of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Sai Kumar by six months. He was due to retire in August 2026 as a 1990-batch Tamil Nadu cadre IAS officer.

Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and Delhi government to respond by tomorrow to a plea concerning Wangchuk’s deteriorating health, citing the urgent nature of the issue.

Vinod Kumar praises the Centre for banning paraquat. The herbicide paraquat has been prohibited.

The amended RPwD Act now includes persons injured by acid ingestion, expanding protection beyond previous recognition of acid-throwing victims. The amendment has a retrospective effect, addressing a gap in the 2016 law.

The Centre allocated ₹1.20 lakh crore for the Tadicherla-2 coal block to SCCL after resolving legal hurdles. Kishan Reddy confirmed the allocation following the clearance of legal issues.

PM Modi will inaugurate the renovated Mangalagiri railway station on July 17. The station was modernized under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of ₹12.56 crore, featuring upgraded passenger amenities and improved infrastructure.

The Centre has allocated ₹1,000 crore to West Bengal under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana for constructing 2,400 km of rural roads. Additionally, the government has sanctioned the building of one lakh houses in the state, as announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.

The Centre is supporting South Central Coalfields Limited (SCCL) through coal block allocations, while the state government is urged to clear ₹54,000 crore in outstanding dues by the Union Minister for Coal and Mines.

The Supreme Court has stated that airfares need to be rationalized. The Centre informed the court that new aviation rules targeting predatory airfares are in an advanced stage of formulation.

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to place new aviation rules on record to regulate volatile airfares. The government states the regulations have been finalized and are being translated into Hindi and other official languages before being tabled in Parliament.

The Centre is reviewing messaging platforms' responses to a notice regarding the username feature. Meta has submitted responses to notices related to child sexual abuse material.

Barricades were erected in Srinagar ahead of the 1931 revolt anniversary. Since 2019, the L-G administration has prevented regional parties from paying tributes at the Naqshband Sahib shrine following the revocation of J&K's special status.

The Centre has introduced an amnesty scheme for Provident Fund (PF) Trusts to regularize their status. Recognition under the Income Tax Act, 2025 will be granted only to provident funds that have secured exemption under Section 17 of the 1952 Act.

The Centre notified 852.151 sq.km around the MTR boundary as an eco-sensitive zone. A meeting was held with Adivasis, farmers, resort owners, and vehicle safari operators to prepare a zonal master plan.

An MP has urged the Centre to lift restrictions on LPG cylinder bookings. The request focuses on removing current limitations affecting the booking process for LPG cylinders.

The Supreme Court ruled to construct a temple at the disputed Ayodhya site and allocate alternative land for a mosque. The Centre is directed to create a scheme within three months and establish a trust to manage the property and oversee temple construction.

The Centre has given in-principle approval for a revival package for Kerala’s cashew industry. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the State to immediately submit a detailed project proposal.