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Government may be going slow on FCRA to woo DMK, NCP(SP) for delimitation
As Parliament approaches its closing week, the FCRA amendment bill is notably absent from Monday’s Lok Sabha agenda, signaling a possible political strategy from the government. The legislation’s contentious nature is drawing connections to the pending delimitation exercise. Opposition groups, including DMK and NCP(SP), have raised alarms over its provisions. It seems the government wishes…
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ED chargesheets against RCom, Reliance Infra in 40k crore bank fraud
The Enforcement Directorate has formally charged Reliance Communications and Reliance Infrastructure with serious financial offenses, including money laundering involving over forty thousand crore rupees in misappropriated bank funds. The allegations indicate substantial financial misconduct by both companies and related individuals. The agency is pursuing the confiscation of properties worth more than eight thousand crore rupees,…
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One crore homes completed and delivered under PM scheme: Government
Since the inception of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, over one crore urban houses have been built, representing a significant achievement in housing development. Since 2015, 1.25 crore houses have gained approval, with nearly one crore allocated to women. Furthermore, PMAY-Urban 2.0 introduced over 2.09 lakh houses for EWS families, while 1.4 lakh homes were…
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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…