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Why did Lord Mandelson fail his vetting for US ambassador role?

Details on what issues were flagged during the vetting process remain unclear

The Independent UK

Chhattisgarh spent Rs 18.57 crore on TV ads in 3 months; News18 got the biggest share

The Chhattisgarh government spent Rs 18.57 crore on television advertisements in just three months – between October and December 2024 – according to information obtained under the Right to Information Act. This works out to roughly Rs 20.41 lakh of public money every day.

Newslaundry

Allegations against Drone Federation of India, complaint filed to DGCA

The Drone Federation of India (DFI), considered an important organization in the drone industry, has come under scrutiny due to serious allegations of fraud. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hema Committee report hints even minors faced sexual harassment in Malayalam cinema

The Hema Committee Report on workplace harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, released to RTI applicants on Monday, hints that there could be one or more minors among those who recalled their experience of sexual harassment before the Committee.

Newslaundry

IT Rules amendment: Centre says not preventing fake news would violate basic rights

In the pleas challenging the IT Rules amendment, the centre defended its fact-check unit and told the Bombay High Court that not preventing fake or false news would violate the fundamental rights conferred by Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution, Livelaw reported.

Newslaundry

Pro AV Newsmakers: Sphere, L-Acoustics, Neoti Make Big Hires, Plus Another Acquisition

Another busy week in Pro AV. Here's what you need to know about the latest moves.

AVNetwork

Pro AV Newsmakers: ICYMI—AVI-SPL's Big Acquisition and Several Key Hires to Know

AtlasIED, RTI, Meyer Sound, and more made headlines in Pro AV last week. Here's what you need to know.

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Rabies from stray dog bites claimed 47 lives in Kerala in last four years, shows RTI reply

Rabies caused by stray dog bites has claimed 47 lives in Kerala in the last four years between January 2020 and January 2024, revealed a response by the office of the State health director to a RTI application

The Hindu

60% of funds allocated to PM SVANidhi utilised by March 31: RTI reveals

PM SVANidhi scheme: Over 60% of ₹2,096.49 crore funds utilized, 84.51 lakh loans extended, highest uptake in fruits and vegetables.

The Hindu

Pro AV Newsmakers: 12 People on the Move and 13 New Distribution Reps Highlight Busy April

2024 remains active in Pro AV with more new hires and partnerships. Stay up to date right here.

AVNetwork

Katchatheevu agreement did not ‘cede’ territory, Opposition hits back citing 2015 MEA response

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the agreements in 1974 and 1976 did not involve either acquiring or ceding of territory belonging to India

The Hindu

RTI's New System Makes Every Meeting an In-Person Meeting

Intelligent Meetings solution is now shipping.

AVNetwork

In major victory for labourers, Rajasthan extends urban jobs scheme to new municipal bodies

BJP government in Rajasthan revises the urban employment guarantee scheme in 42 Municipal Councils to address the loss of job opportunities.

The Hindu

Food Corporation to spend ₹15 crore in five States to buy foodgrain bags with PM Modi’s photo

Under the PMGKAY, free foodgrains are provided to about 81.35 crore beneficiaries

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Ahead of polls, FCI plans to deliver foodgrains in bags with PM Modi’s photo

In the run-up to the 2024 general election expected to be held between April and May, the Central government is ensuring that the brand of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is displayed conspicuously on foodgrain bags to be distributed

Newslaundry

‘Lazy hit job’: Assam CMO on media report that CM ‘used public money’ to attend weddings, campaigns

Hours after The Wire reported on Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allegedly spending “crores” of public money to “charter flights for BJP activity and weddings”, Sarma’s office described the report as a “lazy hit job based on selective reading of a handful of tweets”.

The Hindu

Telangana Forest Dept. registers 21 cases for use of Chinese manja

The Forest Department in Hyderabad has taken action against the use of Chinese manja for kite flying, seizing 95 kg of it and imposing penalties.

The Hindu

Railways tightens RTI norms days after revealing the cost of PM selfie points

The Indian Railways has tightened norms for Zonal Railways furnishing information under the RTI Act after a controversy over cost of selfie points installed at railway stations.

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Pro AV Newsmakers: TOA Appoints New CEO and President and other Moves to Close 2023

Get caught up on acquisitions, appointments, and new sales reps in Pro AV.

The Hindu

Railways spending big on PM’s selfie booths: RTI reply; brazen waste of money, says Opposition

Centre spending up to ₹6.25 lakh on 3D selfie booths with PM Modi's image in railway stations, sparking criticism from opposition leaders.

AVNetwork

Pro AV Newsmakers: Distribution Partnerships Aplenty

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PIB’s G20 media campaign: Senior govt officials selected to write op-eds across 315 newspapers

If you were in Delhi in September, it was hard to miss the relentless media blitz surrounding the G20 summit. From billboards to posters, the Narendra Modi government went all out to educate the public on the importance of India’s presidency of the G20.

The Hindu

₹3.70 lakh annual lease for every e-car of MVD, says RTI query

MVD pays ₹3.7 lakh/yr for 71 e-cars leased from ANERT. This amounts to ₹4.95 crore in 8-yr lease period. Funds sourced from KRSA, which gets portion of fines collected for traffic rule violations. E-cars have been maintained well, but range issues limit deployment. CNG-run vehicles better option due to fuel…

The Hindu

11.5 crore PAN cards deactivated after missing deadline for linking with Aadhaar: RTI reply

For new applicants of PAN card, the Aadhaar-PAN linking is done automatically during the application stage.

The Hindu

Uttarakhand government brings Waqf Board properties under RTI

SIC orders Waqf Board to put 2200 properties in Uttarakhand under RTI Act. RTI officers to be appointed and manuals to be prepared within 6 months. Order issued after advocate filed appeal seeking info on development in Roorkee's Piran Kaliyar Dargah. Right wing organisations complained about revenue model of Waqf…

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