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Model law on adventure tourism circulated to States: Ministry

The model law is part of the National Strategy for Adventure Tourism

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Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | TV channels advised to be cautious, sensitive while reporting

Silkyara Rescue Operation: TV channels asked to refrain from sensationalising Uttarakhand rescue ops; ensure operations not disrupted by presence of cameras, reporters, equipment.

The Hindu

A renewed focus on emerging technologies

Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in military requires altering existing organisations and approaches

The Hindu

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India, Australia finalising agreements for cooperation in hydrography and air-to-air refuelling

India-Australia defence partnership strengthened with talks on info exchange, MDA, niche training, defence industry & research. Both sides agreed to collaborate in shipbuilding, ship repair, aircraft maintenance, underwater tech, defence start-ups & joint research. Aim to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

The Hindu

What community forest resources say about India’s forest plans | Explained

FRA was enacted to address insecurity of forest dwellers' rights, recognise historical injustice, and prescribe a procedure to record and issue titles to pre-existing rights. It was hailed as a beacon for conservation and was to usher in democratic forest governance. MoEFCC reported evictions of 1.52 lakh hectares of forest…

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Sahara chairman’s death worries small time investors, who say their refund claims are being rejected on a government portal

The news of Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy’s death earlier this week has worried lakhs of small time investors

The Hindu

States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

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Union Power Ministry seeks more details from Kerala on alternate model for smart meter roll-out

Kerala seeks Union Power Ministry's approval for alternative proposal to roll-out smart meters in a consumer-friendly way. Union Minister asked Kerala to submit details of proposal. Kerala had earlier decided not to implement project on TOTEX model due to additional financial burden for consumers. KSEB to develop software for billing…

The Hindu

Food Ministry silent on extending free grains scheme

The Food Ministry said that the Government of India is bearing food subsidy for delivery of grains to designated depots in States under the PMGKAY.

The Hindu

PM Modi to release PM KISAN funds on November 15; Opposition cries foul

The Opposition has alleged that the instalment was deliberately delayed to coincide with the ongoing Assembly elections to five States and it was a violation of the model code of conduct

The Hindu

I&B Ministry introduces draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023

Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023, seeks to bring new regulatory framework for broadcasting sector. It provides for Content Evaluation Committees, Broadcast Advisory Council, Programme and Advertisement codes, accessibility measures for persons with disabilities, statutory penalties, infrastructure sharing, Right of Way and dispute resolution.

The Hindu

I&B Ministry launches Digital Advertisement Policy to tap digital media for awareness campaigns

Govt releases Digital Advertisement Policy 2023 to empower Central Bureau of Communication to undertake campaigns in digital media space. Policy enables delivery of citizen-centric messages in targeted manner, empowers CBC to empanel agencies in OTT/VOD space & leverage digital audio platforms. Policy also streamlines process to place ads on social…

The Hindu

Medical waste: shattered dreams of becoming doctors

Giridhar K. Sajeev scored near-perfect in Class 12, then cracked NEET. He secured a seat in Glocal Medical, a privately-funded college in UP, but it lost recognition and he lost his MBBS seat. His parents took a loan to pay the fee of ₹10 lakh a year. The college allegedly…

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Government mulls ombudsman for air travellers

Government to set up Ombudsman to address air traveller grievances. With domestic air travellers exceeding pre-COVID levels, government to discuss setting up of an Ombudsman to address grievances. Department of Consumer Affairs held meeting with online travel aggregators, officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA.

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YSR initials added to the name of a flagship rural housing scheme is costing Andhra Pradesh dearly

Andhra Pradesh's decision to add YSR Congress' initials to PMAY-G scheme has resulted in Union Finance Ministry putting a hold on ₹4,000 crore funds. Despite State agreeing to remove branding, funds have not been released. Monitoring team dispatched to check if State has removed YSR initials.

The Hindu

Union Power Ministry advises state power generation companies to look at buying stressed assets under insolvency process

The Hindu

Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts

Child adoption leave of 180 days is granted after the date of the valid adoption of a child below one year of age.

The Hindu

Onion price spike is partly due to manipulation by traders: Consumer Affairs Secretary

Union Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh maintains a watch on the prices of almost all essential grocery items, vegetables and milk products on a daily basis through the price monitoring cell of his Ministry.

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New nodal officers can block any site, app hosting pirated film content

The Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on November 3 authorised its officials and those of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to direct blocking or taking down of websites, apps or weblinks carrying pirated filmic content.

The Hindu

Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

The Hindu

Inside India’s ‘Deep Ocean Mission’, a challenge harder than going to space

India's Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious programme to explore and harness the depths of the ocean. DOM, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021, has six pillars, including the development of technologies for deep-sea mining and a manned submersible to reach a depth of 6,000 metres. NIOT has…

The Hindu

Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’

Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked low-cost carrier IndiGo to rectify its website following a series of complaints regarding practices by airlines and online travel agents that trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets

The Hindu

I&B Ministry cancels registration of 477 cable TV operators

Ministry cancels reg. of 477 MSOs for non-compliance of rules. MSOs failed to submit subscriber list, conduct audit, provide details as per Cable TV Act. Show-cause notices issued, but no response. Last opportunity given, but no response. Appeal allowed within 30 days.

The Hindu

Coal Ministry generates ₹28.79 crore revenue via disposal of scrap

Coal Ministry reports ₹28.79 crore revenue from scrap disposal, freeing 50,59,012 sq ft area. 1,08,469 physical files reviewed, 8,088 old files weeded out, 29,993 e-files closed online after reviewing 80,305

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Gaza hospital generators to run out of fuel in 48 hours: Health Ministry

The healthcare system has reached its worst stage in history, a spokesman says, calling for more aid into the enclave.

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