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ED director Rahul Navin’s tenure extended by a year
Rahul Navin received a one-year extension as ED director, which ends his fixed tenure. His service is now extended until August 2027, including post-superannuation service. Navin’s tenure began in September 2023 and was appointed ED director in August 2024. He has established a roadmap for completing probes and auctioning attached properties. This roadmap aims to…
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BSP president Mayawati opposes ‘creamy layer’ idea for SCs, STs, hits out at RSS
Mayawati described the RSS’s position a reflection of a ‘casteist mindset’, adding it might serve narrow political interests but would undermine constitutional objectives
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Protests on Nashik-Pune highway against revised Nashik-Pune railway route
MLC Satyajeet Tambe, nephew of Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat, was detained by police.
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Census 2027: Ladakh to lead Independent India’s first caste enumeration
Census form likely to have 40 questions, defence structures to be recorded on paper
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Government data point to uneven implementation of NRTS, with several large States lagging behind
Government data tabled in the Lok Sabha last month show that only 14.24 lakh of the country’s 46.02 lakh registered nursing personnel have been enrolled on the Nurses Registration and Tracking System
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BJD sees potential opportunity to regain political ground
Thriving on BJP government’s apparent loss of sheen and lack of strong political alternative in Odisha, the regional party appears to be putting its best foot forward
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7 of 25 high courts without CJs, collegium recommends names for just four
The Supreme Court collegium recommended four judges for High Court Chief Justice positions. These appointments aim to fill vacancies in key High Courts across India. The collegium also approved transfers of two judges from Orissa High Court. Orissa High Court faces a significant shortage of judges, impacting its functioning. No representation from Orissa High Court…
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Recent rain has little impact on national monsoon deficit
Recent rains have brought relief to Delhi, Haryana, and eastern Rajasthan, yet the national monsoon deficit persists. States like Bihar and Punjab continue to struggle with below-average rainfall. While the sowing of Kharif crops is nearly finalized across the nation, August’s rainfall may enhance water reservoirs for hydropower and upcoming planting seasons, with a low-pressure…
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Why distance from ‘crime scene’ matters in criminal law
A Prayagraj court’s summons to Independent MP Pappu Yadav for his skit at Parliament complex over the alleged theft of donations at Ram Temple raises the question of territorial jurisdiction
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Group flags online terror threat issued against Pandits in Kashmir, seeks probe
Panun Kashmir says a threat issued by United Liberation Council “has specifically named members of the Kashmiri Pandit community and disclosed their telephone numbers”