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Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: Govt

Over 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Uttar Pradesh led with 48.99 lakh toilets constructed during this period. States and Union Territories receive financial and technical support for sanitation efforts. Incentives are transferred directly to beneficiaries'…

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Walt Whitman's American Vistas

A new collection of Whitman's writing is a fitting read for the United States' 250th birthday.

Reason

States Will Soon Face Huge Penalties for Their Food Stamp Mistakes

More than $1 of every $10 in SNAP benefits went to people who didn't qualify in 2025.

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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…

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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

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…

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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…

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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

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

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

Trump looking at order that would unleash the DOJ on states that pass AI regulations

Such a law would direct DOJ officials to challenge state laws that it deems could interfere with interstate commerce, according to a copy of the order proposal

The Independent UK

Is the Federal Prohibition on Felon Firearm Possession Constitutional?

Judge Willett thinks that some federal statutes have been interpreted and applied in ways that conflict with the notion that the federal government only has limited and enumerated powers.

Reason

US agriculture department tells states to ‘undo’ Snap benefits for families in need

Directive comes after supreme court order allowing Trump officials to pause food aid payments amid shutdown

The Guardian - US

Trump administration orders states "undo" full SNAP benefits

The Trump administration is fiercely fighting a judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits.

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USDA orders states to ‘undo’ steps to offer full SNAP food benefit payments after Supreme Court pause

Nearly 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits each month

Reason

Did Justice Barrett Flip in PennEast Pipeline?

An interesting tidbit from today's NYT profile of Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Reason

Should the Seventh Amendment Civil Jury Trial Right Apply to the States?

The right to a civil jury trial is far more deeply rooted in American history and tradition than is the right to own guns, which the Supreme Court was right to incorporate.

Roll Call

States challenge immigration cooperation requirements for grants - Roll Call

States filed two lawsuits Tuesday seeking to stop policies that add immigration conditions to transportation and homeland security grants.

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States’ Medicaid directed payments targeted for potential cuts - Roll Call

Discussions are part of efforts to find up to $880 billion in Medicaid savings to pay for President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities.

Roll Call

States want to move funds pulled from green projects to hard infrastructure - Roll Call

As President Donald Trump pulls back on green funding, state officials are lobbying to retain moeny for other infrastructure projects.

Reason

Supreme Court Rejects Red State Attempt to Sue Blue States Over Climate Suits

Justice Thomas dissents from the Court's continued unwillingness to hear bills of complaint filed under the Court's original jurisdiction.

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ECI to organise conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States & UTs

The ECI will organise a conference of Chief Electoral Officers of States and Union Territories on March 4-5 at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Reason

Donald Trump Goes to War Against Universally Hated Paper Straws

The White House's new executive order halts federal purchases of paper straws and calls for the creation of a national anti–paper straw strategy.

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TB Elimination Programme: States, UTs to organise exclusive campaign

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has written to all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to organise a 100-day intensified campaign on tuberculosis (TB). Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - US

Mike Johnson promises ‘massive’ healthcare changes if Trump wins

House speaker’s comments could help Kamala Harris who outpolls Trump on healthcare in battleground states

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