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Vande Mataram bill introduced in Rajya Sabha: What the proposed law seeks to change

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking to criminalise insults to or obstruction of Vande Mataram. The legislation proposes amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, to give the national song statutory protection similar to the national anthem, flag and Constitution.

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Ex-Agniveers will get 50% CAPF quota, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions: Govt tells Lok Sabha

Former Agniveers will receive fifty percent reservation in constable posts. This reservation applies to Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. Candidates receive a three-year upper age limit relaxation. First batch Agniveers get an additional five-year age concession. Ex-Agniveers are exempt from physical and written recruitment tests.

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Over 93,000 posts vacant in CAPFs and Assam Rifles, Govt informs Rajya Sabha

With over 93,000 roles still vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles, the government is making strides to address this manpower gap through an array of recruitment initiatives. Interestingly, while resignations have surged since 2021, incidents of suicides, fratricides, and voluntary retirements have notably decreased.

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298 persons killed in Wayanad landslides: Govt tells Parliament

Out of these, 32 missing persons have been declared as deceased, the minister told the Lok Sabha in a written reply. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Avalanches recurring phenomenon in JK, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Arunachal

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said automated weather stations and doppler radars have been installed in vulnerable regions to improve forecasting capabilities. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two brothers fire at each other in Bhagalpur; One dead...Click for more

The Police has started the investigation. No arrest has been made so far. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nearly 864 km of India-Bangladesh border yet to be fenced: MoS Nityanand Rai

The MoS stated that the Bangladesh government conveyed that India observes all protocols and agreements between the two governments and between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Five years post-Article 370: What Pakistan is signalling Delhi from Jammu

On July 30, Union minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai told the Lok Sabha that 14 civilians and 14 soldiers have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir this year. As they have every year since 2019, the numbers belie the government's claim that the abolition of Article 370…

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Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

Lok Sabha 2024 | Bihar's Lok Sabha elections in Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, and Darbhanga with caste dynamics and key candidates.

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Tulu Wikipedia more than doubles in size in seven years

A group of dedicated academics and language enthusiasts have kept the Tulu language Wikipedia pages alive for the last over seven years. But some institutional support would give it a big boost, they say.

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Proposed ‘fast unto death’ protest to depend on outcome of talks with government: Ladakh’s Sonam Wangchuk

Leh Sonam Wangchuk reviews "fast unto death" protest, awaiting outcome of talks with Centre over Ladakh's demands.

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Ladakh leaders call off hunger strike as MHA agrees to discuss Statehood, constitutional safeguards

Ladakh civil society groups call off hunger strike after Centre agrees to discuss Statehood and tribal status demands.

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701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Govt

Union Minister Nityanand Rai reveals a rise in cases under the anti-terror law and a decrease in sedition cases.

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Parliamentary proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bill to reserve seats for OBCs in J&K local bodies

Parliamentary proceedings: The Lok Sabha passed a bill to provide reservation to Other Backward Classes in local bodies in Jammu and Kashmir

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Ladakh introduced new technology to cultivate vegetables in harsh conditions: MHA informs Rajya Sabha

Ladakh introduces "Ladakh Green House" tech to cultivate veg. in controlled conditions throughout year. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai shared that 1,875 units of greenhouses have been constructed at ₹43.78 crore to grow veg.

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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

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Centre agrees to examine measures to ensure ‘constitutional safeguards’ for Ladakh

The key detail is mentioned in an order issued by the MHA on Thursday to re-constitute a high powered committee (HPC) for the UT of Ladakh.

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If I lose to RJD candidate, will quit electoral politics: Union Minister Nityanand Rai’s challenge to Lalu Prasad

.Union Minister Nityanand Rai challenges RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav to field family member against him. If he loses, he will retire from electoral politics. Yadav had accused Rai of ignoring capable leaders in his party. Rai claims Yadav pressured him to join RJD, and alleges corruption, nepotism and illegal…

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Bihar BJP attempts to outreach Yadav voters; inducts 21,000 yaduvanshis as partymen

BJP inducts 21,000 Yaduvanshis in Bihar to dent RJD's vote bank. Senior BJP leaders, incl. State President Samrat Choudhary & MoS Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, present. Yadavs comprise 14.26% of population & RJD's Lalu Prasad ruled for 15 yrs with Muslim-Yadav voter combo. BJP has been reaching out to Yadavs…

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Row over RJD MLA’s statement that Goddess Durga is imaginary

RJD MLA's comment on Goddess Durga triggers controversy in Bihar. Opposition BJP condemns statement, calling it minority appeasement. Union Minister Giriraj Singh says CM Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad testing Hindus' tolerance. Nityanand Rai slams Bihar government, alleging those against Sanatan Dharma have blessings of Nitish and Tejashwi.

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Centre tells Rajya Sabha that the narco-terror nexus is examined case-wise

From 2018 to May 31 this year, 1,897 cases related to narcotics were registered in Manipur, in which 2,622 persons were arrested.

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Lok Sabha passes bill that will enable digital birth certificates

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that paves the way for digital birth certificates

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Centre moves Bill to nominate 2 Kashmiri migrants to J&K Assembly

Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday tabled a Bill in the Lok Sabha to nominate two members from the “Kashmiri Migrants” community, who “migrated” when militancy was at its peak in the 1989-90, as members of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.…

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Centre plays role of a facilitator for amicable settlement of issues between States, says Union Minister Nityanand Rai

Central govt. acts as facilitator to settle bilateral issues between States. Focus on cooperation of State govt. for amicable settlement. Review progress of A.P. Reorganisation Act, 2014 implementation with Ministries/Departments & AP/Telangana reps. 31 review meetings held. #UnionMinisterNityanandRai

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