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CAG Report finds Rs.2.3 Cr pension funds disbursed to dead beneficiaries

The Ministry of Rural Development (MORD) made payment of pensions amounting Rs 2 crore to 2,103 National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) beneficiaries in 26 states and Union Territories even after their death, the Comptroller Auditor General of India has said in its report.

Aug 11, 2023

Karnataka has highest total asset of MLAs; Maha comes at distant second [see figures]

According to a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch (NEW), the total asset of 223 MLAs analysed from Karnataka is Rs 14,359 crore, which is more than the individual annual budget of 2023-24 of Mizoram and Sikkim.

Aug 1, 2023

BJP courts allies – new and old; holds NDA meet in Delhi: Counters Opposition Unity Meeting [details]

PM Modi, ahead of the meeting, attacked the opposition leaders and parties and called them an alliance of, "corruption and dynasty politics."

Jul 18, 2023

"Unconstitutional, irrational, egregious": Industry stakeholders react to 28% GST on online games [details]

Online gaming industry stakeholders on Tuesday termed the 28 per cent GST on the full value of gaming as "unconstitutional, irrational and egregious", saying that the move is a self goal that will kill the skilled online gaming sector in the country.

Jul 11, 2023

Customary laws, constitutional provisions negate need for UCC, say NE parties [details]

After Mizoram and Meghalaya, political parties including NDA allies -- Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and Naga People's Front (NPF) -- in Nagaland are opposing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as the customary laws and other constitutional protections exist in the region.

Jul 9, 2023

From Blue Whale to The Cutting Challenge: Five dangerous games that kill people

Even though games are meant for fun, certain games have turned dangerous enough to claim the life of the gamer

May 24, 2023

No more maroon berets, regiment belts; standard uniform for Brigadiers, higher rank officers in Army

The decision was taken after detailed deliberations at Army Commanders Conference last month, while the changes will be implemented starting August 1 of this year

May 9, 2023

Jaipur Foot USA honours Harsh Vardhan Shringla; celebrates launch of "Not an Accidental Rise"

Jaipur Foot USA celebrated the launch of Harsh Vardhan Shringla's biography "Not an Accidental Rise" at an event organised in NYC to honour India's chief coordinator for the G-20 summit.

Apr 28, 2023

The launch of book on Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Not An Accidental Rise, in Darjeeling on April 6, 2023.

"Not An Accidental Rise": A fitting testament to Harsh Vardhan Shringla's diplomatic career

"Not An Accidental Rise" reflects on the life and career trajectory of Harsh Vardhan Shringla and his extremely diverse professional portfolio, which brings insights and experience in virtually all of India's major diplomatic accounts.

Apr 12, 2023

Tripura High Court gets new CJ after 46 days

Who is Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh; Tripura HC gets new CJ after 46 days [details]

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, as Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, officials said here on Tuesday.

Apr 11, 2023

Dark clouds hover over the Vidhana Soudha during a monsoon season in Bengaluru.

Heavy rain forecast for five Karnataka districts

The Meteorological department has predicted heavy rain for five districts in Karnataka from Thursday.

Apr 6, 2023

Army rescues 350 tourists stranded in Sikkim after sudden snowfall [details]

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) on Tuesday rescued a total of 350 tourists stranded in east Sikkim after they were stuck in a sudden avalanche, defence sources said.

Apr 4, 2023

Army rescues 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim after heavy snowfall

Army personnel rescued around 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim following heavy snowfall and later provided emergency assistance, including medical care and food, to them, defence officials said on Sunday.

Mar 13, 2023

Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura CM; Modi, Shah attend swearing-in

Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura CM; PM Modi, Amit Shah attend swearing-in [details]

Septuagenarian dental surgeon-turned-politician Manik Saha on Wednesday took oath as the Chief Minister, days after BJP-IPFT alliance retained power in Tripura for the second straight term by winning 32 seats in the 60-member state assembly, for which elections were held on February 16.

Mar 8, 2023

Prez Murmu appoints 13 new Governors; accepts resignations of Maha, Ladakh Guvs [see list]

Accepting the resignations of Bhagat Singh Koshyari as Governor of Maharashtra and of Radha Krishnan Mathur as Lt. Governor of Ladakh, President Droupadi Murmu appointed 13 new Governors.

Feb 12, 2023

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