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India rejects 'imprecise and unsupported' references to it in report by UN expert on rights of migrants

India has firmly dismissed the UN report authored by Special Rapporteur Gehad Madi, citing numerous inaccuracies and unfounded assertions. Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar pointed out typographical mistakes pertaining to Assam, saying the report's ambiguous phrasing lacks precise legal context and identifiable claims.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industry

These policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for domestic projects. The central government will subsidize insurance premiums and support insurers for shipyard claims. This initiative aims to alleviate financial stress and ensure smooth operations for shipyards.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

'Human Rights Abusers Will Not Let a Border Stop Them': 130 UN Experts Demand Action on Transnational Repression

More than 130 UN human rights experts have urged governments, technology companies and INTERPOL to tackle transnational repression, including spyware, AI-enabled threats and cross-border intimidation.

International Business Times UK · Sep 23

Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: Govt

The rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily result in below-normal rainfall for the country. Various departments presented preparedness measures for the kharif season and potential economic impacts. Climate-resilient technologies have maintained foodgrain production despite past…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan releases Rs 25,863 crore to states under Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G scheme

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan disbursed ₹25,863 crore as the first installment for the Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Yojana, a successor to MGNREGA. The new scheme guarantees 125 days of employment for rural households, replacing the previous 100-day limit. While lauded for smooth implementation, it faces criticism for removing Mahatma Gandhi's…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

At NITI Aayog meet, PM Modi says India moving ahead despite global headwinds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is confidently advancing on its growth path despite global instability. He highlighted the importance of leveraging India's demographic dividend and promoting women-led development as key drivers for achieving a developed India (Viksit Bharat). The Prime Minister also emphasized the role of cooperative federalism…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses landmark milestone of 90 crore ABHA accounts

In a significant achievement towards building a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), implemented by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has crossed the landmark milestone of 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHAs) across the country, the release…

The Economic Times · May 30

Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds

Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

Does the ICE Crackdown in Minnesota Violate the Tenth Amendment?

Although a federal judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction requested by Minnesota and the Twin Cities, the plaintiffs should still prevail on their claims that the federal government’s actions there are unconstitutional.

Reason · Feb 2

Trump Says States Are Required To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws. He's Wrong.

"The Framers...designed a system in which the State and Federal Governments would exercise concurrent authority over the people," wrote Justice Antonin Scalia.

Reason · Jan 28