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Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution
1 day ago

Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the government order holding In the meanwhile, in view of the law laid down by the Supreme Court in the cases of State of Maharashtra v. Milind and others 2001 SCC 4 and E.V.Chinnaiah v. State of A.P. The five judges' bench of the Supreme Court again affirms in the case of State …

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Congress destroyed democratic norms, alleges BJP leader
1 day, 23 hours ago

Congress destroyed democratic norms, alleges BJP leader

The Hindu  

Calling the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ‘dictator in-chief’ for imposing Emergency and overthrowing State governments, the National General Secretary of BJP B.L. Santosh alleged in Mangaluru on Saturday, that the ‘Congress destroyed democratic norms’ in the country. ‘Nehru campaigned against Ambedkar twice’ When Ambedkar contested the 1952 Parliamentary elections from Bombay North Central, Congress leader Jawaharlal Nehru campaigned against …

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'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt
2 days, 5 hours ago

'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt

ABP News  

Kolkata, Dec 21 The Ministry of Railways has reported significant delays in several railway infrastructure projects across West Bengal, primarily due to challenges in land acquisition, an official statement said. Railways pointed out some key projects experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues include: Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham new line : requires 106.86 hectares; only 0.17 hectares acquired. The completion of railway projects …

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Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2024- [July To September]
1 week, 1 day ago

Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2024- [July To September]

Live Law  

Advocate All miscellaneous amounts charged by Bar Councils for enrolment are 'enrolment fees'. Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Ltd. v. Central Bureau of Investigation, 2024 LiveLaw 606 Section 227 – Discharge of accused in criminal cases – When an application for discharge is filed under Section 227, Cr.PC, the Court concerned is bound to disclose the reason, though, not in detail, …

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‘Centre, state CPSE capex could decline in FY25’
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Centre, state CPSE capex could decline in FY25’

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Capital expenditure by central infrastructure ministries, central public sector enterprises and state governments is expected to slow in FY25 after rising to a five-year high of 5.87% of GDP in FY24 due to reduced spending in the first two quarters, two people familiar with the matter said. "The Centre will continue its capital expenditure push in the upcoming …

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Supreme Court Issues Guidelines On Death Penalty Execution & Mercy Petitions To Avoid Delay In Process
1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines On Death Penalty Execution & Mercy Petitions To Avoid Delay In Process

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and union territories to constitute a dedicated cell for the prompt processing of the mercy petitions by death row convicts within the timeline laid down by the respective governments. The dedicated cell shall be responsible for the prompt processing of the mercy petitions within the time frame laid down by the respective …

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Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks Responses From 6 States & HCs In Suo Motu Case Over Stay Orders Affecting Trials & Delay In Prosecution Sanctions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of 6 State Governments and their High Courts on the issue of adverse effects of stay orders in criminal trials and the delay in granting sanctions for criminal prosecution. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar was hearing the Suo motu case regarding the adverse effect …

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₹100 trillion infrastructure plan to roll out over 5 years
2 weeks ago

₹100 trillion infrastructure plan to roll out over 5 years

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A grand plan to build India’s infrastructure to a new level is in the works. This person said the capital expenditure for infrastructure is likely to touch ₹100 trillion in five years, which would be used to transform India’s ports, airports, roads and other utilities. The blueprint would include a ₹20-trillion master plan to develop 50,000 km of …

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Jio, Airtel, Vi frustrated by state governments' recent internet service orders, seek alternative solutions
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Jio, Airtel, Vi frustrated by state governments' recent internet service orders, seek alternative solutions

India TV News  

Telecom companies have asked the central government to stop states from shutting down internet services temporarily. This temporary stoppage on the internet disrupts people's daily lives and critical activities like money transfers, government subsidies, and online learning. In a letter to the Department of Telecommunications, these companies pointed out that since April 2024, there have been around 3,711 hours, or …

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Parliamentary Panel Seeks Updates on Waqf Properties from State Govts
3 weeks ago

Parliamentary Panel Seeks Updates on Waqf Properties from State Govts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the contentious Waqf Bill has sought details from various state governments about the veracity and updated details of Waqf properties that, according to the Sachar Committee, they had occupied in an unauthorised manner. The Joint Parliamentary Committee, whose tenure has been extended by the Lok Sabha till the last day of the next Budget …

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Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments
3 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel seeks details of Waqf properties occupied ‘unauthorisedly’ by state governments

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, 2024, on Sunday sought details from state governments about the accuracy of Waqf properties which, as per the Sachar committee, they had occupied in an unauthorised way, PTI reported citing sources. The parliamentary committee also asked the states to furnish details of the properties that have been claimed by the Waqf board …

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What is ‘One Nation One Subscription’, Centre’s new scheme for students, researchers?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

What is ‘One Nation One Subscription’, Centre’s new scheme for students, researchers?

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has given the green light to the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme. Image courtesy: Pixabay/Representational The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme, aimed at providing nationwide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. The Department of Higher Education will operate a unified portal, ‘One Nation One Subscription,’ allowing institutions across the country …

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Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Prosecute Authorities Who Failed To Enforce Ban On Truck Entry
4 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution| Supreme Court Directs CAQM To Prosecute Authorities Who Failed To Enforce Ban On Truck Entry

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today came down heavily on authorities for not enforcing the ban on entry of trucks and light commercial vehicles to Delhi, a measure which was imposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management as part of its GRAP-IV measures to address severe air pollution.The Court directed the CAQM to initiate prosecution in terms of Section 14 of …

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Constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities In 6 Weeks If Absent: Supreme Court Directs States
1 month ago

Constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities In 6 Weeks If Absent: Supreme Court Directs States

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on November 12 directed State Governments to constitute State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities within 6 weeks wherever they have not been formed.The above direction was made when the Court was hearing a civil appeal against an order of the National Green Tribunal which disapproved the grant of Environment Clearances in certain leases by the District. The Supreme …

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Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government’s “Secret” Muslim Reservation Plan Exposed Before Assembly Byelection

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 14, 2024 13:19 IST - 3 MINS READ In the wake of the controversy over the past two weeks regarding the Waqf Board’s notices to farmers in Karnataka, a new dispute erupted in the State on November 12, a day before three Assembly constituency byelections. News broke that the State government was considering reserving four per cent …

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What Odisha government's rein-in order to bureaucrats signals
1 month, 1 week ago

What Odisha government's rein-in order to bureaucrats signals

India Today  

The Odisha government has issued an unusual order, prohibiting “all government employees.from exercising any form of influence, direct or indirect, to secure favourable transfers or postings”. The letter from chief secretary Manoj Ahuja to secretaries of all departments and district collectors cites Rule 23 of the Odisha Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1959. The rule states: “No government servant shall bring …

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Interview| BJP wants to make Muslims second-class citizens: Dr Syed Naseer Hussain
1 month, 1 week ago

Interview| BJP wants to make Muslims second-class citizens: Dr Syed Naseer Hussain

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 13, 2024 09:23 IST - 13 MINS READ Syed Naseer Hussain is a second-term Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka belonging to the Congress party. Excerpts: Various State Waqf Boards together control 8.7 lakh properties spanning 9.4 lakh acres across the country. The government states that it wants to bring about greater transparency by digitalising information regarding properties …

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Rajkot's Success in Municipal Bond Issuance: A Catalyst for Urban Development
2 months ago

Rajkot's Success in Municipal Bond Issuance: A Catalyst for Urban Development

Hindustan Times  

Rajkot's success in issuing oversubscribed municipal bonds offers hope for other cities facing financial challenges. However, the process is not without challenges, including low investment-grade ratings for cities, overlapping functions between state and local governments, and a need for citizens to adopt a recovery ethic to fund projects.

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Petrol And Diesel In The GST Conundrum: Unravelling The Test Of Cooperative Federalism
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Petrol And Diesel In The GST Conundrum: Unravelling The Test Of Cooperative Federalism

Live Law  

The inclusion of petrol and diesel under the GST ambit has sparked a significant debate, primarily revolving around the principles of cooperative federalism. Current Taxation Regime on Petrol & Diesel With the introduction of GST in 2017, subsuming an array of Central and state-level Indirect taxes on all goods and services, only two categories of goods were carved out to …

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Letters to the Editor (September 20, 2024)
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor (September 20, 2024)

The Hindu  

Readers respond to Frontline’s coverage. Shariff Chennai The Cover Story articles were a candid analysis of the Centre’s discriminatory practices in its financial allocation to State governments run by opposition parties. That said, the Congress accusing the Narendra Modi government of non-adherence to the spirit of cooperative federalism is hypocritical because the Congress itself carried out unilateral dismissals of elected …

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Badlapur protest spontaneous outburst of public anger; school linked to BJP leader: Shiv Sena (UBT)
4 months ago

Badlapur protest spontaneous outburst of public anger; school linked to BJP leader: Shiv Sena (UBT)

New Indian Express  

Danve complained the police are not taking prompt action in cases involving crime against women. Danve dubbed the state government's flagship monthly cash transfer scheme, Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana, a "sham" and alleged the government's failure to protect women in the state. Raut said had the Badlapur school been connected to leaders of the Congress, NCP or Shiv Sena, Deputy …

Kolkata Supreme Court Shiv Sena Protest Badlapur Raut Ubt Leader
Urban Agenda | Why India needs to update and digitise its urban land records
4 months, 1 week ago

Urban Agenda | Why India needs to update and digitise its urban land records

Hindustan Times  

Unlike rural areas, government authorities in urban and peri-urban areas across India do not have updated land record data leading to a large number of property disputes and frauds. A repository of land ownership records will be created, which is practically missing in many urban and peri-urban areas In her budget speech on July 23, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said …

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Standards to design to gaming, PM Modi's vision for India to take on the world
4 months, 1 week ago

Standards to design to gaming, PM Modi's vision for India to take on the world

Firstpost  

In sync with the Industry 4.0 revolution, the PM said the government’s focus is on comprehensive skill development, spanning every sector, from agriculture to sanitation. The Prime Minister in his 11th Independence Day stress from the Red Fort said Indian professionals must lead the rising global gaming industry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said many global companies want to …

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BJP remains silent over top court verdict on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP remains silent over top court verdict on sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes

The Hindu  

A week after the Supreme Court delivered a verdict allowing State governments to go ahead with sub-categorisation within the Scheduled Castes category, the Bharatiya Janata Party has not released any nationally formulated statement or reaction, and maintains a studied silence. Any well-wisher of SCs will be happy with the Supreme Court verdict and so will the BJP, following Prime Minister …

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