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Waqf Amendment Bill will bring transparency, and stop misuse, says Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan

Op India

Clearing the air regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, which is facing resistance from the opposition, the Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan said that the Bill will bring accountability and transparency in the Waqf Boards. Delhi: On the Waqf Amendment Bill protest, Chairperson of the Delhi State Haj Committee, Kausar Jahan says, "The protest is politically motivated, but the …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

Parl passes amendments to Disaster Management Act

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi:The Parliament on Tuesday passed amendments to the Disaster Management Act, 2024, with Union home minister Amit Shah asserting that there will be no centralisation of powers or discrimination with states in handling disasters. Replying to the debate on the bill in the Rajya Sabha, he launched a sharp attack on the Congress party’s past management of the Prime …

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4 days ago

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

Op India

Justice Yashwant Varma of the Delhi High Court has been embroiled in controversy since an enormous amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered after a fire at his residence. Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 laid forth judicial standards, mandates that judges disclose their assets and creates procedures for dismissing Supreme Court and High …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

23andMe bankruptcy: Here's who could buy biotech giant amid uncertain future

Hindustan Times

23andMe, a formerly high-flying genetic testing company, recently announced that it was declaring bankruptcy. CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki is stepping down immediately, the company said, and will be replaced by Chief Financial and Accounting Officer Joe Selsavage as interim chief executive. 23andMe bankruptcy: Here's who could buy biotech giant amid uncertain future Back in November, 23andMe moved to slash …

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4 days, 7 hours ago

Hammer headphones to lookout for in 2025: 10 models we suggest for all the audiophiles out there

Hindustan Times

When it comes to choosing the perfect headphones, there are a plethora of options available in the market. Specifications Wireless Range Up to 30 feet Battery Life Up to 20 hours Noise Cancellation Active Noise Cancellation Compatibility Bluetooth-enabled devices Reasons to buy Immersive sound quality Comfortable over-ear design Long battery life Reasons to avoid May be a bit bulky for …

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4 days, 8 hours ago

Social Security transparency initiatives: Trump's new plan in 5 points

Hindustan Times

The Social Security Administration on Monday announced several ‘transparency initiatives’ under President Donald Trump - including a detailed explanation of its newly introduced identity verification change. Social Security transparency initiatives introduced under Donald Trump In a press release, SSA stated that President Trump ‘has been clear that good government must serve the People’. “With this guiding principle in mind, Social …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

Boost to transparency or premature? Ex-SC judges split

Hindustan Times

New Delhi Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna’s decision to publicly disclose evidence related to the cash pile found at the official residence home of sitting Delhi high court judge, justice Yashwant Varma, has led to a divide among former Supreme Court judges. Offering his reasons to doubt the correctness of CJI’s action, the former SC judge said, “Presently, the …

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1 week ago

MK Stalin-led JAC passes resolution on delimitation, expresses concern over ‘lack of transparency & clarity’ from Centre

Live Mint

Amid ongoing row over delimitation, the Joint Action Committee led by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on Saturday passed a resolution on the issue, expressing concern over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government. Demanding transparency from the Centre over any delimitation exercise, the JAC asked for extending the freeze on parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 Census …

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1 week ago

Judges' asset declarations: Supreme Court rulings and ongoing transparency debate

Op India

On 21st March, reports emerged that Delhi Fire Services found a pile of cash at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma’s official residence during a firefighting operation. Detailed history of Supreme Court rulings on judges’ asset declarations On 7th May 1997, the Full Court of the Supreme Court of India passed a resolution that required all judges to declare their …

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1 week ago

Karnataka passes public procurement amendment bill to boost local body autonomy

India Today

The Karnataka government on Friday tabled and passed the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Bill, 2025, introducing significant changes to the 1999 Act, aimed at enhancing governance, empowering local bodies, and promoting inclusivity in public tenders. The amendment is officially named the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, 2025, and takes effect immediately upon enactment. With certain amendments, the Act …

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1 week ago

'To Maintain Faith In System & Ensure Transparency': Punjab & Haryana HC Orders DGP Chandigarh To Form SIT To Probe Lawyer's Alleged Murder

Live Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Chandigarh's Director General of Police to form a Special Investigation Team to probe an alleged murder case wherein a practicing lawyer is stated to have succumbed to injuries after being assaulted by fellow lawyers in the District Court Complex.Justice Kuldeep Tiwari in his order said: "Although this Court is not taking cognizance. …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Free and fair: on the Election Commission, calls for transparency

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India seems to have softened its stand about disclosing absolute numbers of booth-wise votes cast in elections. Last year, when the question arose in the midst of the multi-phase general election, the ECI took the position that it had no legal mandate to disclose details of Form 17-C, part one, which contains the total number of …

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1 week, 2 days ago

BMC to use videography, AI to prevent malpractices in nallah desilting

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: This monsoon, the BMC will explore videography and AI-powered technology for enhanced transparency to prevent malpractices in nallah desilting. Abhijit Bangar, additional municipal commissioner highlighted the introduction of artificial intelligence into video analytics for desilting, which aims to address certain issues like the dumping of materials other than silt. The BMC’s initiative is pursuant to a review meeting held …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

Associated Press

As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response to the 2023 tragedy. It’s unclear if Maui officials actually used the app or simply considered it — a county spokesperson did not respond to …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Make fiscal subsidies easy to monitor at every level of government

Live Mint

Despite fiscal constraints and rising opportunity costs, election campaigns in India remain significantly dominated by promises of freebies, cash transfers and subsidies. Definitional ambiguity: The absence of a standard, universally accepted definition of ‘subsidy’ allows states significant leeway in determining what to include or exclude under that head, highlighting the urgent need for a uniform framework. Of this, ₹27,000 crore …

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1 week, 3 days ago

IndusInd Bank’s black box moment: What investors must decode before buying the stock

Live Mint

Investing, like flying, is all about managing risk. The recent IndusInd Bank saga brings to mind an important lesson from aviation—one that could help investors avoid financial turbulence. Read this | IndusInd Bank: A crucial crossroads amid leadership continuity and financial headwinds Modern air travel is safer than ever, with just one fatal accident per 16 million flights. Much like …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Raw Story

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate. "Some years we have hundreds of measles outbreaks, measles outbreaks every year," the man known as RFK Jr. said in a recent interview with Fox News …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Pondicherry University Students’ Council expresses concern over rising conflict within university administration

The Hindu

The Students’ Council of Pondicherry University has expressed concern over the recent developments in the varsity administration and has urged the authorities to intervene immediately, establish order and ensure transparency and fairness. In a statement, Gayathri S. Kumar, president of Students Council said the office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar issued circulars with conflicting decisions, displaying an open conflict …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Legal petitions challenging Adani power project withdrawn at Sri Lanka’s SC

The Hindu

Legal petitions filed at Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court last year, challenging Adani Green Energy’s proposed wind farm, were withdrawn on Tuesday, a month after the company announced its decision to exit the contentious renewable energy project. The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society, one of the petitioners, said that during Tuesday’s hearing, the Attorney General’s Department submitted a letter dated February …

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Bill tabled to provide 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts in Karnataka

The Hindu

The Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Bill 2025 was tabled in the Legislative Assembly on March 18 to introduce 4% reservation for Muslims in public contracts. On March 14, the State Cabinet had approved an amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement Act, reserving 4% of contracts for Muslims in civil works valued up to ₹2 crore, and goods …

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2 weeks ago

Majority in Tweede Kamer demands lobby register, Minister resists

NL Times

A majority in the Tweede Kamer is demanding the swift implementation of a lobbying register that would require government officials to disclose meetings with interest groups before policy decisions are made. Despite strong support from lawmakers, Minister of the Interior Judith Uitermark has resisted the measure, calling it “disproportionate.” During a parliamentary debate, nearly all attending parties voiced support for …

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2 weeks ago

Blackburn Rovers fans call out Venky’s for years of decline, demand accountability amid mismanagement

Live Mint

Frustration among Blackburn Rovers supporters has reached a fever pitch after years of mismanagement under the ownership of Venky’s, the Indian poultry conglomerate that acquired the club in 2010. Once a celebrated club, including their 1995 Premier League title victory, Blackburn Rovers now find themselves grappling with mid-table mediocrity and disconnection from their fanbase. From glory to disarray In the …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Conduct process audit of polls for transparency: BJD to ECI

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: The BJD has called for conduct of a periodic ‘process audit’ of the entire election process by independent auditors or the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to address the alleged discrepancies in the voting patterns observed during the 2024 General and Assembly elections in Odisha. A delegation of BJD led by former Rajya Sabha member Amar Patnaik and …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk’s DOGE Likely Subject To Transparency Laws: Judge

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, is so massive that it should “likely” be subject to laws allowing outsiders to peer into government records, a federal judge ruled Monday. Government attorneys have argued that DOGE is a “free-standing component” that acts in an advisory capacity and reports to the White House Chief of Staff, therefore …

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Waqf Amendment Bill will bring transparency, and stop misuse, says Delhi Hajj Committee Chief Kausar Jahan

Parl passes amendments to Disaster Management Act

Indian Judiciary: An astounding dearth of accountability, transparency and reforms

23andMe bankruptcy: Here's who could buy biotech giant amid uncertain future

Hammer headphones to lookout for in 2025: 10 models we suggest for all the audiophiles out there

Social Security transparency initiatives: Trump's new plan in 5 points

Boost to transparency or premature? Ex-SC judges split

MK Stalin-led JAC passes resolution on delimitation, expresses concern over ‘lack of transparency & clarity’ from Centre

Judges' asset declarations: Supreme Court rulings and ongoing transparency debate

Karnataka passes public procurement amendment bill to boost local body autonomy

'To Maintain Faith In System & Ensure Transparency': Punjab & Haryana HC Orders DGP Chandigarh To Form SIT To Probe Lawyer's Alleged Murder

Free and fair: on the Election Commission, calls for transparency

BMC to use videography, AI to prevent malpractices in nallah desilting

Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy. Government transparency is often the price

Make fiscal subsidies easy to monitor at every level of government

IndusInd Bank’s black box moment: What investors must decode before buying the stock

Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Pondicherry University Students’ Council expresses concern over rising conflict within university administration

Legal petitions challenging Adani power project withdrawn at Sri Lanka’s SC

Bill tabled to provide 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts in Karnataka

Majority in Tweede Kamer demands lobby register, Minister resists

Blackburn Rovers fans call out Venky’s for years of decline, demand accountability amid mismanagement

Conduct process audit of polls for transparency: BJD to ECI

Elon Musk’s DOGE Likely Subject To Transparency Laws: Judge