Trump Bitcoin Reserve Faces Departmental Control Hurdles
A 'Trump Bitcoin Reserve' is reportedly encountering obstacles as various government departments seek to assert control over it.
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A 'Trump Bitcoin Reserve' is reportedly encountering obstacles as various government departments seek to assert control over it.

Additional state secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Environment. These appointments aim to strengthen leadership within these key government departments.

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has set a June 30 deadline for government departments to finalize the process for implementing a 20% job quota for former Agniveers in Group C posts.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that Ireland's EU presidency will be intensive but will not delay domestic commitments, as government departments hire 300 additional civil servants.
Approval has been obtained from two Government departments regarding a dispute between Children's Health Ireland (CHI) and a former business manager.
India's Supreme Court has ruled that temporary casual laborers in government departments are entitled to pensionary benefits upon superannuation, even without job regularization, following an 18-year legal battle.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has opened applications for 194 vacancies across 32 different posts in various central government departments, with a deadline of June 12.
New Zealand is set to implement an overhaul of its public service, which will include job cuts and the merger of several government departments.

Irish government departments are being pressed to explain why a settlement deal for a Children's Health Ireland (CHI) manager, who claims she was dismissed for refusing to delist spinal surgery patients, has not been approved.

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss implementing stricter controls on departmental spending. This initiative aims to enhance financial oversight and management across government departments.

A public inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze has heard testimony from multiple government departments regarding authorities' oversight during a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court prior to the tragedy.

UK government departments are reportedly at odds over the energy requirements of AI datacentres, raising concerns about the country's net-zero targets. The discrepancy in forecasts questions the government's planning for a decarbonised economy.

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has been informed that government departments and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the region owe thousands of crores in power tariff dues.

An investigation by multiple government departments is underway in Cyprus after dozens of dead fish were discovered in Athalassa Lake, with authorities now ruling out disease or pollution and early indications pointing to a sudden rise in water levels.
Any treasury instrument submitted after the time limit of 5 p.m. on March 24 will not be accepted, says Finance dept

Government departments are refusing to hand over records of institutional abuse to the State's archive project, citing legal concerns and blocking archivists from accessing the documents.

Beijing has called for all hands on deck to work out what ever-unpredictable US President Donald Trump might demand when he sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a few weeks. Several sources, all speaking on condition of anonymity, said various Chinese government departments had been told to research and assess the US leader’s potential demands and come up with possible concessions Beijing could put on the table. According to the sources, the entities included China’s Ministry ...

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15, marking a critical milestone in a major infrastructure overhaul designed to enhance the reliability of the city’s ageing rail network. The rail giant said on Tuesday that the new system had passed rigorous safety tests and received approval from the relevant government departments. “This marks a very important milestone in the upgrade of our urban lines’ signalling system...

China is gearing up to harness the extended Lunar New Year holiday to attract more spending by international tourists, as the country looks to shake off a recent economic slowdown and pivot towards consumption-driven growth. In a rare joint initiative by nine central government departments, Beijing announced plans earlier this month to turn the holiday – which this year began on Sunday and runs through February 23 – into a “consumption feast that links regions and engages everyone”. The move...

Darren Jones, a minister, stated that government departments could 'shrink' if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, framing Burnham's plans as a warning to Whitehall.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee, led by BJP leader Brij Lal, is reviewing the UPSC CSAT examination and examining vacancies across central government departments, as well as assessing recruitment drives.
The state of Kerala has given its approval for the appointment of integrated financial advisors across various government departments.

The Maharashtra Cabinet has increased the number of government departments from 33 to 43, aiming to expedite decision-making processes within the state.

A fire at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people, including 18 foreign nationals, many of whom were medical tourists. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the absconding owner, while police and government departments are shifting blame over alleged safety lapses and violations.

Penang's Chief Minister has ordered all members of the State Executive Council, along with state government departments and agencies, to implement tighter monitoring to keep projects on track.

Several Government departments including Transport, Foreign Affairs and Culture, Communications and Sport will be worst affected by the planned cuts to their budgets to pay for overspending in the…

Nearly 80 motorcycle clubs in Bulgaria have sent a petition to President Radev, demanding the immediate resignations of the heads of four government departments and an investigation into their actions regarding insurance problems.

Fórsa delegates are urging government departments to provide more support for school staff, specifically calling for extended assault leave for school secretaries injured while at work.

Irish government departments have been instructed to potentially reduce their expected spending this year by 0.1% to 1.4% due to increased financial demands on the Department of Education.

Proposed amendments to Slovenia's government law, which include a reduction in the number of government departments, are expected to receive parliamentary support. The changes are currently being debated, with discussions on their potential beneficiaries.

The Director General of the Government Printing Press, one of the most sensitive government departments during elections, is breaching public service rules by organising political events linked to…

The Indian Cabinet has approved a major bureaucratic shift, appointing new secretaries for the Information & Broadcasting and other key government departments.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique conducted visits to different ministries located at the secretariat, engaging with government departments.
The All India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) is collecting signatures to advocate for the recruitment of individuals to fill nearly 1.3 million vacant posts in central and state government departments.
Following President Trump's directive, the US Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency have ceased using Anthropic's AI technology.

Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T), intellectual property and investment promotion departments will receive budget increases of at least 10 per cent in the coming financial year, even as the government moves to curb recurrent spending, while the environmental branch and public broadcaster face sharp cuts of 70 and 28 per cent, respectively. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau will expand its civil service workforce by 16 per cent in 2026-27 – the largest increase among all departments ...
Government departments have spent millions on social media advertising and campaigns over the last 10 years, but have cut down on their use of X for ads almost entirely.

A high-level meeting recently took place between senior security officials from Irish government departments, the Irish Defence Forces, and An Garda Síochána. The discussion focused on how foreign militaries assisting Ireland during its EU Presidency are permitted to act.

Bulgaria's national budget is expected to undergo significant cuts and austerity measures across nearly all government departments, according to the chairman of the 'Progressive Bulgaria' parliamentary group, Petar Vitanov.
The culture secretary suggested that more money would be allocated for defense following Healey's resignation, with government departments already looking at further budget cuts to fund defense.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma has assigned 'guardian districts' to 16 cabinet ministers, who will be responsible for coordinating overall development in their respective districts in collaboration with various government departments.

Norwegian government departments have a Nynorsk language usage percentage far below the requirement. A year ago, they were instructed to improve, but the situation has worsened.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš intends to move several key government departments, including the Government Council for Gender Equality, under individual ministries starting in July, a move experts warn could lead to chaos.

A scathing report has found that Australian government departments, including Prime Minister Albanese's, are blocking 80% of Freedom of Information requests and delaying responses.
Six Chinese government departments have jointly issued new policies aimed at streamlining outbound tax refunds and stimulating inbound consumption to support economic activity.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reveals that almost one-third of key IT projects across Irish government departments and State agencies are running over budget, totaling €61 million.

Konstantin Prodanov, a Progressive Bulgaria MP, announced that the new government is preparing measures against inflation and plans to merge government departments, with an upcoming hearing for the finance minister to assess the state's finances.
An appeal has been made for government departments to set an example by paying for services provided by the City of Johannesburg.
Six Chinese government departments have jointly released a list of key invasive alien species to be controlled at ports, marking the first such comprehensive effort.
The Prime Minister of Jordan has issued directives for spending cuts and the implementation of stricter controls across all government departments.

A significant fire has broken out in the Botha Sigcau government building in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, which houses several government departments.

Preparations for elections in Delhi are reportedly slow, prompting the Chief Electoral Officer to request government departments ensure Booth Level Officers (BLOs) dedicate hours to election duties after their regular jobs.

Ganesh Naik announced that the 'Ladki Bahin Scheme' will continue, even though it may put a strain on various government departments.
IDFC First Bank has paid ₹583 crore to Haryana government departments to settle a bank fraud case, raising concerns about governance and branch-level controls.

As a nation Canada might not be meeting its national climate targets, but the federal government is exceeding its own internal greenhouse-gas-reduction goals.