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11 years later, Swachh Bharat progress mired in weak verification

Eleven years after India launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Union government’s flagship rural sanitation programme, it has missed its target of ‘Sampoorn Swachhata’ by 2024-25, exposing gaps in waste management, untreated sewage, and behavioural change that challenge the sustainability of India’s sanitation progress.

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The real E20 story: How a botched rollout turned India’s big fuel fix into a national burden

The most burning issue in the Indian motoring community of late has been fuel. That intentional PJ aside, the fact remains: vehicle owners have been crying foul ever since the Union government advanced its plans to roll out E20 nationwide – five years before it was originally intended.

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Ranveer Allahbadia case: The ripple effect of a single ‘joke’

“Life is crazy,” YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia said in excitement after receiving the ‘Disrupter of the Year’ award in March last year from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award, a first-of-its-kind recognition for digital content creators. Crazier events unfolded exactly a year later.

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Star Vijay holds back Neeya Naana episode on 3-language policy, DMK alleges BJP pressure

Amid the ongoing standoff between the union government and Tamil Nadu over the three-language policy, a fresh controversy has emerged after Tamil television channel Star Vijay stalled its programme on the issue. The network had recorded an episode for its flagship debate show Neeya Naana, hosted by television personality Gopinath.

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Central Govt decided to withdraw security cover of 32 important political leaders, read full list...

The Union Government has decided to revoke the security cover of 32 key political leaders. Read the full list on Dynamite News.

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Plea in SC for extension of CAA 2019 date to accommodate Bangladesh Hindus; Details here...

Plea seeks direction to the Union Government to take immediate diplomatic or other steps to prevent the atrocities committed upon Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court asks DoPT, states for timeline to fill up CIC and SIC vacancies

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the Union government’s Department of Personnel and Training as well as states to furnish a timeline to fill up vacancies in the central information commission and various state information commissions, according to Bar and Bench.

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J-K: Cabinet passes resolution for statehood

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet has passed a resolution urging the Union Government to restore. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandrayaan 3: First National Space Day to be celebrated on August 23

The Union Government has declared August 23 as "National Space Day" to celebrate the remarkable success of the Chandrayaan-3. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers announce to march towards Delhi on opening of Shambhu and Khanauri borders

Farmers will resume march to Delhi as soon as borders are opened to demand the Union government to fulfill its promises made to farmers in 2021. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No protests by Bar Associations against New Criminal Laws: BCI

The BCI has assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government regarding the new Criminal Laws. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What are the NIA’s allegations against NSCN? | Explained

NIA charge sheet reveals links between NSCN-IM and Meitei insurgent groups in Manipur amid ethnic unrest and border issues.

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Centre sets timeline for disposing living donor transplant applications

The Union Government has set a timeline of six to eight weeks for health authorities in the States/Union Territories to decide on applications seeking living donor organ transplantation

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Karnataka government does not have money to even fill potholes in the city: Bengaluru Central BJP candidate P.C. Mohan

Interview with Bengaluru Central MP and BJP candidate P.C. Mohan

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Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi's indifference towards Karnataka's drought, urging voters to question BJP's candidates' effectiveness.

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CPI-M activists protest against visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kalaburagi

The activists raised slogans against Mr. Modi and the Union Government demanding the release of pending wages payable to rural labourers under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) and relief to drought-hit farmers in Karnataka.

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Supreme Court’s ban on Patanjali ads | Explained

The Bench also issued a contempt notice against the company and its Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for failing to adhere to directions passed in November last year. The “entire country has been taken for a ride”, the Bench said, while reprimanding the Union Government for its failure to take “urgent…

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In an election year, Tamil Nadu Budget focuses on pro-poor measures, inclusive growth

Tamil Nadu's 2024-25 budget focuses on inclusive growth, pro-poor measures, infrastructure development, and welfare schemes amid financial challenges.

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T.N. CM Stalin moves resolutions against proposed delimitation process and ‘One Nation, One Election’ policy

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister opposes 'One Nation, One Election' policy and proposed delimitation process after 2026.

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Kerala not to implement Centre’s directive on displaying PM’s flex boards, selfie points at ration shops: Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan said the government will also consider informing the Election Commission about the issue, after making an intervention while Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil was replying to questions related to the matter.

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T.N. Governor’s ‘address’, read out by Speaker, critical of Centre on GST, CMRL funds; vows to not allow implementation of CAA

Tamil Nadu government's speech criticizes Centre on GST, funds for Chennai Metro, opposes CAA, highlights achievements and seeks funds for cyclone restoration.

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Mysuru Congress workers hold protest against Amit Shah’s visit

Mysuru District Congress protests Amit Shah's visit, criticizing Union Government's delay in releasing relief funds for drought-stricken Karnataka.

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Delhi Chalo rally | Farmers depart from Mysuru

A group of farmers from Mysuru boarded a train to the national capital on February 10 to participate in the February 13 Delhi Chalo rally organised by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to voice the grievances of farmers from across the country.

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Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna criticizes Congress govt. in Karnataka

Hassan Lok Sabha member Prajwal Revanna has criticised the State government for its comments against the Union Government regarding funds.

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Judicial contradiction in Delhi Chief Secretary’s extension

By allowing the unilateral extension of Delhi’s Chief Secretary’s tenure, the top court has lost sight of constitutional logic

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