A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Rajya Sabha, K.J. Alphons, has sought to introduce a Private Member’s Bill to amend the Preamble of … Private Member’s Bill to amend the Preamble to the ConstitutionRead more
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Digital India – Data govt takes, data govt offers
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Working through a pandemic in rural India
Overall, the unemployment rate in India shot up to 23 per cent in April and May 2020 – more than three times the rate (7.3 … Working through a pandemic in rural IndiaRead more
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Political Leaders Barred from Paying Tribute to Revered Martyrs of 1931 Agitation
The authorities on Thursday barred political leadership in the region from visiting the Mazar e Shuhada or the Martyr’s graveyard in Srinagar where 22 civilians … Political Leaders Barred from Paying Tribute to Revered Martyrs of 1931 AgitationRead more
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After Delhi Police’s Raids, Two – Including NewsClick Editor Purkayastha – Arrested Under UAPA
Two NewsClick employees – editor Prabir Purkayastha and administrator Amit Chakravarty – were arrested by the Delhi police under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act … After Delhi Police’s Raids, Two – Including NewsClick Editor Purkayastha – Arrested Under UAPARead more
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EV manufacturers fined over non-indigenous components
The central government has fined Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles (EV) for misappropriation of subsidies over not sourcing the components indigenously. However, we need to … EV manufacturers fined over non-indigenous componentsRead more
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Why Does the Government Want Birth and Death Certificates for Property Registration?
India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses … Why Does the Government Want Birth and Death Certificates for Property Registration?Read more
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More than 1 Crore 14 lakh Ration Cards ‘Deactivated’ Over Past 8 Months in West Bengal
Nearly 1 crore 14 lakh ration cards have been deactivated in West Bengal over the past eight months according to the sources in the government … More than 1 Crore 14 lakh Ration Cards ‘Deactivated’ Over Past 8 Months in West BengalRead more
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Dalit Man Killed After ‘Eating With Upper Caste People’ at a Wedding
A 45-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand by ‘upper caste’ people after he was found having food … Dalit Man Killed After ‘Eating With Upper Caste People’ at a WeddingRead more