At least 13 bodies found in Manipur; another Meitei outfit joins peace talks The Assam Rifles on December 4 found the bodies of at least 13 men in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, close to the Myanmar border The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
In meet with Home Ministry officials, Ladakh leaders raise several demands Civil society leaders from Ladakh raised several issues at the first structured meeting, at least since 2020, with officials from the Union Home Ministry The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Nearly 20 lakh individuals have so far participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: I&B Ministry 20 lakh individuals have participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, launched by PM Modi. Over 16.23 lakh have taken a pledge to work towards a developed nation. Health camps have extended vital services to 7.82 lakh individuals. 10 lakh Ayushman cards have been generated. 21,000 enrolled in PM Ujjwala Yojana.… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Minister promises action on EPFO higher pension delay Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav met representatives of employees and employers in the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to discuss HR and administrative issues. Complaints of delays in processing joint options of employees for higher pension were raised. The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Centre asks States to watch cases of respiratory illness Union Health Ministry on Sunday directed State governments to ensure that the trends of influenza like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) be closely monitored by the district and State surveillance units of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), particularly of children and adolescents. The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023
Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply… The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities via dedicated portal Government launches Amplifi 2.0 portal to make raw data from Indian cities available for data-driven policy making. 258 ULBs on-boarded, data for 150 cities available. Data on range of info incl. diesel consumption, water quality, healthcare expenditure, fatalities due to road accidents. Urban Outcomes Framework 2022 shifts focus to data… The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Telangana sluggish in utilising Central education funds, says Ministry The Ministry sources said that while ₹225 crore had been sanctioned under the scheme by the Centre in FY2023-24 The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Generic drugs to treat four rare diseases launched Union Health Ministry provides generic drugs to treat 4 rare diseases, slashing costs by 60-100 times. In process of making drugs for more rare diseases available in coming months. Sickle cell drug formulation for children also made available. 8.4-10 cr cases of rare diseases in India, 80% genetic. Health Ministry… The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Bulk cargo transhipment hub to be developed in Atlanta Bay in Andaman and Nicobar: Sonowal “Considering its strategic location, in the northern side of A&N Islands, a 10m draft harbour is essential to promote high-end tourism,” Mr. Sonowal said The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2, clusters of respiratory illness in children in China, says Health Ministry India is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in China. India is prepared for any exigencies and has strengthened its health infrastructure. PM-ABHIM and IDSP have rich experience of dealing with challenging health situations during Covid pandemic. India is embarking on 'One Health' approach to… The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Model law on adventure tourism circulated to States: Ministry The model law is part of the National Strategy for Adventure Tourism The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023
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 · Nov 21, 2023
A renewed focus on emerging technologies Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in military requires altering existing organisations and approaches The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023 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 · Nov 20, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 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 · Nov 17, 2023 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.
The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023 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 · Nov 15, 2023 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 · Nov 14, 2023 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 · Nov 10, 2023 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 · Nov 10, 2023 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 · Nov 9, 2023 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…
The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023 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.