The RBI report cautions against the return to the old pension scheme, suggesting that it will restrict growth and increase spending. It advises states to refrain from providing non-merit goods and services and subsidies. The report recommends increasing own tax revenue through measures like higher stamp duty and registration fees. It highlights the potential...
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A 30-year-old woman was raped in a moving train in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna district. She managed to escape, half-clad and bare feet, after the horrific ordeal. The suspect, 22-year-old Kamlesh Kushwaha, locked himself up in an empty AC coach and was arrested by cops after a three-hour pursuit. The survivor had boarded a passenger...
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BJP surprises by selecting Mohan Yadav, son of tea-seller, as Madhya Pradesh CM, signaling focus on new leaders and OBCs. This move ends Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s 20-year reign in state politics. Jagdish Devda, a Dalit, and Rajendra Shukla, a Brahmin from Vindhya region, become deputy CMs. Narendra Tomar, former Union agriculture minister, will be...
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The Supreme Court J&K verdict solidifies the revocation of the special status of J&K, allowing India to present it as a fait accompli to Pakistan. The judgement also highlights India’s position that Pakistan has no role in the internal affairs of J&K. It inspires hope for an India-Pakistan detente once the newly elected governments...
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The government withdrew the criminal justice bills from Parliament and will redraft and reintroduce them after incorporating recommendations from the parliamentary committee. Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to introduce the revised version of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita Bill 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Samhita Bill 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023. The decision to...
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The Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment on the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35(A), upholding the sovereignty and integrity of India. The court recognized that Article 370 was not permanent and that the decision taken on August 5, 2019 was aimed at enhancing constitutional integration. Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh have witnessed violence and...
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Mohan Yadav, the CM-designate of Madhya Pradesh, has been a prominent figure in the BJP in Ujjain. He has a strong Hindutva voice and has held key organizational posts in the RSS and its subsidiaries. Yadav, a three-time MLA, is known for his interest in local development issues and his work in the education...
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A Yemeni man named Saleh underwent successful bullet removal surgery in Bengaluru after living with a 3-cm-long bullet in his head for 18 years. The surgery, performed at Aster Hospital, was challenging due to the bullet’s location near vital vascular structures. However, the surgical team managed to dislodge the bullet without any major complications,...
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