Tag: Indian states
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PM Modi holds meeting with CMs of 7 states/UTs worst-hit by COVID-19
With the last phase (Unlock 4) of post-pandemic reopening of the economy coming to an end on September 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the chief ministers of seven states that are worst affected by COVID-19. On Wednesday, chief ministers of Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Punjab ... -
Working hours can only be increased if employees are paid overtime: Centre
In a major development, the Centre has told a Parliamentary standing committee that working hours of employees cannot be increased beyond eight hours in a day without compensating the employees for the overtime. This decision has come in view of the efforts made by several states to bring changes in labour laws in the country ... -
PM Modi holds 2-day virtual meet with chief ministers for ground report on COVID-19 situation
In view of the rising Coronavirus infections across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 16 held the first round of two-day video conference with chief ministers of the states. Reportedly, PM Modi’s meeting with the chief minister will take place on June 16 and June 17, for which the states and Union Territories have ... -
India’s COVID-19 battle can alter its political discourse
The Narendra Modi government has put the country of 1.3 billion people into a strict lockdown in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the Coronavirus is not only a challenging test for humanity, but for the political system of India as well. In his six years to the office, Prime Minister ...