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Congress leader Valluru Bhargav has accused the NDA government of weakening the legal guarantee of rural employment under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). He alleged that the governm…
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The Central government opposed a plea in the High Court seeking a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers. Advocate Kapil Madan argued that air purifiers are essential items, not luxury, due to the se…
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A Delhi court has framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and son Tejashwi Yadav, along with others, in the alleged land-for-jobs scam. This devel…
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasized avoiding water disputes with Telangana over the Godavari river, advocating for the utilization of surplus water through interlinking of rivers. This approach ai…
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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has indicted Sabarimala Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru for criminal complicity and conspiracy in the temple's gold theft case. He faces charges of misappropriation of temple property, il…
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz undertook a two-day visit to India, meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad on January 12. This high-level visit signifies strengthening bilateral ties between India and Germany, a key European par…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) regarding the Sabarimala gold theft case. This move enables the ED to inve…
Read full storyThe Kerala government has introduced guidelines for 'antibiotic-smart certification' for hospitals and Local Self-Governments (LSGs). This significant initiative aims to combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), a growing…
Read full storyNITI Aayog has recognized Kerala's LIFE Mission as the best model for affordable housing in India. This scheme is lauded as a 'multi-faceted convergence and community-based model' for its effective integration of resour…
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Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi expressed significant concern over the state of state-run universities in Tamil Nadu, highlighting their noticeable absence from the top 20 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) r…
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In 1995, an incident occurred where eggs and stones were hurled at Tamil Nadu Governor Channa Reddy's convoy amidst escalating hostilities with CM Jayalalithaa. This event highlights the constitutional friction between…
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The Supreme Court deferred the hearing of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention case, challenged by his wife Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo. Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA). This case is signif…
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The Centre is seeking public comments on the draft Pesticides Management Bill, which aims to replace the 57-year-old Insecticides Act, 1968, and the Insecticides Rules, 1971. This legislative overhaul is significant as…
Read full storyIndia's central drug regulator has issued new guidelines for compounding of offences, allowing pharmaceutical firms to avoid court appearances for certain minor contraventions. Instead, companies can pay a fine and unde…
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) chief, Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth, announced that for-profit companies can now establish medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. This policy aims to increas…
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The government's first advance estimates project India's GDP to grow at 7.4% in the fiscal year 2025-26. This assessment also highlights the current fiscal year's performance, with Q1 and Q2 registering 7.8% and 8.2% gr…
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce a Bill in Parliament for statutory protection of Amaravati as the State's capital. This move is crucial for ens…
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Southern separatists in Yemen lost contact with their delegation in Riyadh amidst over 15 Saudi airstrikes targeting Southern Transitional Council (STC) camps in al-Dhale governorate. This highlights the escalating conf…
Read full storyThe Kerala High Court's Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M., suggested the state government form a special cell to tackle black magic and harmful rituals. This recommendatio…
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Nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamonds are pivotal in quantum physics due to their ability to maintain quantum spin coherence at room temperature, making them ideal for ultrasmall sensors. Recent research has shown t…
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Iran executed Ali Ardestani, convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad, marking a significant event in the ongoing clandestine conflict between the two nations. He allegedly received financial rewards via cryptocurrencies…
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Jharkhand is set to make its debut at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 18 to 26. Chief Minister Hemant Soren will lead an 11-member delegation, aiming to attract investments and showcas…
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Following renewed discussions by Mr. Trump regarding the annexation of Greenland, leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom joined Denmark's Frederiksen on January 6 to defend Gr…
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The article critically examines India's skilling outcomes, highlighting key challenges that prevent vocational training from becoming a preferred pathway for youth. It questions the limited reach of formal training, low…
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