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Centre moves Bill to provide reservation to OBCs in local bodies in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Local Bodies Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: The Union government introduces a Bill to provide reservation to OBCs in panchayat and municipal bodies of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Now, staff shortage hits land acquisition for AIIMS in Kozhikode

The Union government is yet to make its stand clear on the project

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP appoints election in-charges, co-in-charges for 23 States, Union Territories

BJP appoints election in-charges and co-in-charges for 23 states and Union territories ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

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Progressive organisations to launch joint nation-wide campaign against the BJP before the Lok Sabha polls

Progressive organizations unite to defeat BJP, opposing laws and rules implemented by the Union government.

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Need a ‘mechanism’ to detect vendetta in ED-States cases: Supreme Court

Supreme Court calls for a pan-India mechanism to address political vendetta between Union government and Opposition-ruled States.

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KRRS and Hasiru Sene plan to take out Delhi Chalo next month to press for farm demands

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Hasiru Sene have resolved to launch a Delhi Chalo on February 26 in a bid to pressurise the Union government to fulfil their long-pending demands. Addressing presspersons in Dharwad on Wednesday, State vice-president of KRRS Ningappa Divatagi said that following drought, the farmers in…

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Both State, Centre least bothered about Kalasa Banduri: Sobaradmath

The State president of Raita Sena KarnatakaVeeresh C. Sobaradmath Swamy has alleged that both the State and Union governments were least bothered about expediting the process to clear the hurdles for the implementation of the Kalasa Banduri Nala Project and the leaders from the State too were not concerned about…

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Awareness on PM Vishwakara programme conducted

Seminar-cum-awareness camp on PM Vishwakarma programme to help artisans avail benefits of Union govt scheme.

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Disunion, Slavery, and the Causes of the Civil War

Abraham Lincoln pledged in his First Inaugural Address to keep the union together but to allow slavery in the States that had it already

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Delhi HC asks Union, Delhi governments to consider plea to link property ownership to Aadhaar

Delhi High Court asks Union & Delhi governments to consider petition to link Aadhaar with property documents to curb corruption & 'benami' transactions.

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COVID-19 JN.1 strain Vs past COVID infections: Why precaution is recommended

Health officials are becoming concerned after it was discovered that India’s Kerala sees the rise of JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2, which is a descendent of the BA.2 lineage. An advice was released by the Union government emphasizing the need for heightened awareness, particularly among the most vulnerable populations.

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Union government’s policies pushing rubber sector into crisis, says Kerala CM

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Were the Confederates right? Spoiler: no

Peter Radan argues the South had every right to bust up the "slaveholders' union." Intriguing! But not convincing

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Welcome direction: On the Supreme Court’s deadline to conduct elections in J&K

But it is also incongruous that the Supreme Court judgment does not press the government to restore statehood to the bifurcated Union Territory

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Giving Article 370 permanent status will undo over 70 years of work to fully integrate J&K with the Union, says SC

SC: Article 370 was intended to enhance integration between Union of India and J&K, not cause disintegration. Abrogation in 2019 made J&K on par with other States

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SC upholds abrogation of Article 370, says move was part of 70-year-old exercise to integrate J&K to the Union

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the power of the President to abrogate Article 370 in August 2019, leading to the reorganisation of the full-fledged State of Jammu and Kashmir to two Union Territories and denuding it of its special privileges

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Increase cyclone relief to ₹10,000, Annamalai tells T.N. government

BJP president K. Annamalai demands relief for Cyclone Michaung-affected families to be increased from ₹6,000 to ₹10,000. He claims State govt. misled public by not contributing anything and using Union govt. norms. He urges CM M.K. Stalin to increase relief and not burden affected people with DMK functionaries' intervention.

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Punjab could lose ₹1,800 crore in capex funds due to re-branding Ayushman Bharat wellness centres as ‘AAP clinics’

Punjab set to suffer Rs 1,800cr financial jolt due to non-compliance of branding guidelines of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Union Finance Ministry has refused to release funds until Punjab rectifies violations. Other states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Rajasthan have been approved for capital investment proposals. Punjab Health Minister claims Centre…

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Anger builds among Hattees as Centre, Himachal Pradesh govt. undecided on who to include in the community

Anger builds among Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri area over delay in implementation of ST classification. Thousands march to demand ST certificates. State govt & Union govt yet to decide if SCs included in ST list. Gujjar community & SCs oppose move.

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Andhra Pradesh| CPI writes to Governor Nazeer seeking intervention on beach sand mining contracts in State

CPI urges Governor to stop beach sand mining in AP, citing threat to national security. Adani Group to get 92% of project contract, violating Union govt. restrictions. Mining of 6 minerals, incl. thorium, could lead to atomic power/bombs. Govts. disregarding laws, risking environment & tourism.

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One-size-fits-all approach will not work for India: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Udhayanidhi Stalin, Tamil Nadu Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, emphasised the need for a flexible policy framework for India, advocating for cooperative federalism. He highlighted the importance of cross-learning among States, citing TN's success in college enrollment. He expressed concern at the Union govt's centralisation of power and recalled…

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Drought relief is our right, says Minister

Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy expresses discontent over Union govt's reluctance to release drought relief to Karnataka farmers. He states that Karnataka contributes ₹4 lakh crore to Union govt's tax revenues, yet only gets back ₹30,000 crore. He urges Union govt to understand & release relief. He also directs officials to increase…

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Supreme Court okays Centre’s proposal to grant Delhi Chief Secretary six months’ extension of service

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s proposal to give a six-month extension of service to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar a day before he was due to retire on November 30

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Work to expand new terminal of Hubballi Airport to begin by December-end

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi chairs Airport Advisory Committee meeting in Hubballi to discuss expansion of new terminal by Dec-end. Funds released for 15,950 sq m terminal with 4 aero bridges, GRIHA 5-star rating. Increase in air passengers due to IIT, IIIT in Hubballi-Dharwad. New terminal to provide special experience to…

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Reduce tax burden on construction industry to spur economic activity, CREDAI urges Union and Andhra Pradesh governments

CREDAI's VP urges Union & State govts to reduce tax burden on construction industry to spur economic activity & create jobs. SBI Regional Manager & Chief Manager express happiness over positive response from buyers & bookings in property exhibition.

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