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Mozambique's External Debt Decreases by 7.5%
Businessobservador4d ago

Mozambique's External Debt Decreases by 7.5%

Mozambique's external debt has fallen by 7.5%, primarily due to an advance payment from the Bank of Mozambique to the International Monetary Fund, while the central government's internal debt increased by 12%.

Uttar Pradesh Leads in E-Challan Traffic Violations
Worldhindustan-times5d ago

Uttar Pradesh Leads in E-Challan Traffic Violations

Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of traffic violations caught via e-challan, according to the Central Government, which has also introduced the Central Motor Vehicles (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026.

Andy Burnham Proposes Giving Regional Mayors Share of Income Tax
PoliticsBBCbloombergFT+9The GuardianAl JazeeraNHK WorldThe IndependentpolitikenTimes of IndianewsbeastThe Week+1 more10d ago12 sources

Andy Burnham Proposes Giving Regional Mayors Share of Income Tax

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has proposed a new devolution plan that would allow regional mayors to retain a share of income tax collected in their areas starting in 2028. This initiative aims to empower local authorities and reduce their reliance on central government funding.

Maharashtra Moves to Withdraw FIRs Against NEET Protestors
Politicsindian-express13d ago

Maharashtra Moves to Withdraw FIRs Against NEET Protestors

The Maharashtra government is taking steps to withdraw First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against individuals who participated in protests against the NEET examination. The central government has also pledged to withdraw these FIRs, though the process may take some time to complete.

DMK Demands NEET Abolition Amid Student Protests
Healthhindustan-times18d ago

DMK Demands NEET Abolition Amid Student Protests

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the DMK party are demanding the abolition of the NEET exam, calling ongoing student protests a 'wake-up call.' They accuse the central government of ignoring the concerns.

Support Grows for Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh Hunger Strike
PoliticsTimes of India26d ago

Support Grows for Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh Hunger Strike

Prominent Indian figures, including Shashi Tharoor and Shabana Azmi, have voiced support for environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike in Ladakh, which has entered its 18th day. Wangchuk is protesting for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, with activists criticizing the central government's silence on the issue.

Indian Centre Asks States to Curb Highway Congestion
Politicshindustan-times2mo ago

Indian Centre Asks States to Curb Highway Congestion

The Indian central government has urged states to notify and implement measures aimed at curbing congestion on highways, a move prompted by concerns that bypasses and ring roads often lose effectiveness within a decade.

China Appoints New Deputy Director to Hong Kong Liaison Office
PoliticsSCMPcaixin-global2mo ago2 sources

China Appoints New Deputy Director to Hong Kong Liaison Office

Beijing has appointed legal expert Yuan Gujie as the new deputy director of its Liaison Office in Hong Kong. This appointment marks a significant change in the leadership structure of the office responsible for representing the central government in the special administrative region.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Centre Over CBSE OSM Row
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago2 sources

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Centre Over CBSE OSM Row

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Central government over the CBSE OSM row, stating that attacks on him will not absolve the government of its alleged crimes. He specifically targeted Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, suggesting he should have been sacked.

Supreme Court Criticizes NTA Over NEET Paper Leak
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago3 sources

Supreme Court Criticizes NTA Over NEET Paper Leak

The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the central government, expressing strong disapproval over the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The court stated that the NTA 'hasn’t learned its lesson' from previous incidents.

RBI Approves Record Dividend Transfer to Indian Government
BusinessTimes of Indiahindustan-times2mo ago2 sources

RBI Approves Record Dividend Transfer to Indian Government

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a record dividend transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the central government for the fiscal year 2026. This amount represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year's dividend.

Estonian county libraries face potential closure
Worlderr-news3mo ago

Estonian county libraries face potential closure

An op-ed discusses the potential closure of county libraries in Estonia, attributing it to central government policies that pull jobs from counties and a resulting decline in residents and service users.

Granada Emerges as Spain's New Tech Employment Hub
Technologyel-mundo3mo ago

Granada Emerges as Spain's New Tech Employment Hub

Granada is rapidly becoming a leading center for technological employment in Spain, attracting talent and investment, partly due to a €700 million particle accelerator project being jointly developed by the regional and central governments.

Mamata Rejects Exit Polls, TMC Challenges Election Counting in West Bengal
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv3mo ago4 sources

Mamata Rejects Exit Polls, TMC Challenges Election Counting in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll predictions, asserting that her Trinamool Congress (TMC) would secure over 200 seats, while also alleging attempts at stock market manipulation. The Supreme Court rejected a TMC plea challenging the deployment of central government staff for vote counting in the state.

India's Unified Pension Scheme Sees Low Adoption
PoliticsTimes of India6d ago

India's Unified Pension Scheme Sees Low Adoption

The Indian government reported that the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees has attracted only 4% of National Pension Trust subscribers, indicating low adoption rates for the new scheme.

Telangana CM Reddy Offers to Fully Fund Hyderabad Metro Phase-2
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express1mo ago2 sources

Telangana CM Reddy Offers to Fully Fund Hyderabad Metro Phase-2

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that the state is prepared to fully fund Phase-2 of the Hyderabad metro rail project. Reddy stated that Telangana is ready to proceed with 100% equity if the central government does not contribute.

Budapest Faces Insolvency Next Week, Mayor Warns
Politicstelexhvg2mo ago2 sources

Budapest Faces Insolvency Next Week, Mayor Warns

Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has warned that the Hungarian capital will become insolvent next week. He attributed the impending financial crisis to central government policies and funding issues.

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Unity and Dialogue in Kashmir
WorldTimes of India2mo ago

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Unity and Dialogue in Kashmir

Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti has urged political parties and civil society in Kashmir to unite for dialogue with the central government, drawing inspiration from Ladakh's successful engagement and calling for an all-party meeting.

India Orders Campus Reforms After NIT Student Suicides
HealthTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express3mo ago3 sources

India Orders Campus Reforms After NIT Student Suicides

Following a series of student suicides at NIT Kurukshetra and other National Institutes of Technology, the Indian central government has ordered reforms. Education Minister Pradhan called for steps to improve campus life and address student well-being.

PP and Vox Governments Pass Ceuta Crisis Test
Politicsla-vanguardia11h ago

PP and Vox Governments Pass Ceuta Crisis Test

The governments formed by the PP and Vox parties have so far successfully navigated the crisis in Ceuta, maintaining a consistent line of attack against the central government with varying intensity.

Arvind Kejriwal's March to PM Modi's Residence Over Ethanol Policy Stopped
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtv6d ago3 sources

Arvind Kejriwal's March to PM Modi's Residence Over Ethanol Policy Stopped

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders were stopped by police during their march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. The protest was organized to demand that the central government provide ethanol-blended petrol to Delhi.

Cauvery River Water Dispute Escalates Between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express9d ago2 sources

Cauvery River Water Dispute Escalates Between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

The long-standing Cauvery river water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has escalated, with Karnataka deferring talks and Tamil Nadu planning to approach the Supreme Court. The central government is urging a resolution to the recurring conflict over water sharing.

Supreme Court Advises Against Introducing Third Language in Class 9
Times of Indiahindustan-times25d ago2 sources

Supreme Court Advises Against Introducing Third Language in Class 9

India's Supreme Court has advised the central government not to introduce a third language in Class 9, citing the existing stress on students. The court suggested introducing new languages earlier, such as in Class 6.

South Korea Ranks 6th in OECD Public Trust Survey
PoliticsKorea Herald28d ago

South Korea Ranks 6th in OECD Public Trust Survey

South Korea achieved its highest ranking to date, placing sixth among 38 countries in the OECD's latest Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions, with public trust in the central government rising significantly.

Rovira Criticizes Central Government Over Budgetary Impact
Politicsla-vanguardia1mo ago

Rovira Criticizes Central Government Over Budgetary Impact

Conseller Rovira has called for more dialogue from the central government, denouncing its approval of salary increases and other budget-impacting measures without negotiation with autonomous communities, while maintaining limits on spending growth.

Beijing's Liaison Office in Hong Kong Restructured
WorldSCMP1mo ago

Beijing's Liaison Office in Hong Kong Restructured

Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong has undergone a restructuring, splitting its economic department and expanding district-level groups, signaling a greater focus on financial, youth, and district work by the central government.

Haryana Gains 11 Additional IAS Posts
Politicsindian-express1mo ago

Haryana Gains 11 Additional IAS Posts

The Indian state of Haryana has received 11 additional Indian Administrative Service (IAS) posts following a revision of its cadre strength by the central government.

Indian Oil Firms Return Profits as Dividends for Public Investment
Businessndtv2mo ago

Indian Oil Firms Return Profits as Dividends for Public Investment

Sources indicate that approximately half of the annual profits made by Indian oil firms are returned to the central government as dividends, in addition to corporate taxes. These funds are reportedly used to finance public investment programs, including roads, highways, railways, and metros.

Delhi Gymkhana Club Asks Centre for Alternate Land Amid Vacate Order
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express2mo ago3 sources

Delhi Gymkhana Club Asks Centre for Alternate Land Amid Vacate Order

The Delhi Gymkhana Club has requested the central government to provide alternate land options as it faces an order to vacate its Safdarjung Road premises by June 5, while the Delhi High Court is set to hear a plea challenging the eviction.

NEET-UG Paper Leak Becomes Political Battleground in India
Politicsndtv3mo ago

NEET-UG Paper Leak Becomes Political Battleground in India

The leak of the NEET-UG examination paper has ignited a major political controversy in India, turning into a new battlefield between the opposition and the central government. Critics are raising concerns about systemic incompetence and demanding accountability for the incident.

Indian Supreme Court Urges Punjab to Tackle 'Alarming' Drug Menace
PoliticsFox Newshindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvinquirer3mo ago5 sources

Indian Supreme Court Urges Punjab to Tackle 'Alarming' Drug Menace

The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the 'alarming' narcotics situation in Punjab, directing the state to intensify efforts and target the 'big fish' involved in drug trafficking. The court highlighted the slow pace of trials in related cases and suggested potential central government intervention.

KP Jirga to Engage Centre on Drone Attacks
PoliticsDawnexpress-tribune3mo ago2 sources

KP Jirga to Engage Centre on Drone Attacks

A jirga convened by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister has decided to initiate talks with the central government and other stakeholders regarding the issue of drone attacks. The council aims to address concerns and find solutions concerning these strikes.