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TVK goes solo in Puducherry elections, fields candidates in all constituencies
TVK has announced its candidates for all 30 Puducherry Assembly constituencies, contesting independently. The party has fielded two women candidates and included experienced leaders from other political parties, including former…
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EPFO reaches out to subscribers with unclaimed balance
EPFO is developing an auto-settlement facility to disburse unclaimed money from inoperative accounts directly to subscribers. This initiative will initially target Aadhaar-verified accounts with balances of Rs 1,000 or less,…
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CAFE 3.0 rollout: Penalty recovery for carmakers remains a grey area
Government seeks clarity on recovering hefty penalties from carmakers for missing fuel efficiency targets. With stricter norms ahead, the PMO is pushing ministries to define who evaluates, approves, and recovers…
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Kilometrage allowance hiked by 25% for train crew
Indian Railways has boosted Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage by 25% for over two lakh running staff, effective January 2024. This decision aligns compensation with the 50%…
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Maoist endgame nears, but no political fanfare in offing
The March 31 deadline for eliminating Left-wing extremism may pass without fanfare, having successfully created a psychological impetus for stakeholders. This pressure led to the neutralization or surrender of most…
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AI can never perform core job of judgment writing: SC judge
Supreme Court’s Justice Vikram Nath asserted AI can aid judicial processes but won’t replace judges’ core judgment-writing role. He highlighted AI’s limitations in complex cases like matrimonial disputes and constitutional…
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Few women get past collegium’s subjective assessment: SC judge
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted a stark gender disparity in higher judicial appointments, noting women excel in lower judicial services but are underrepresented in High Courts and the Supreme…
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UAPA misuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge
SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He highlighted that thousands arrested under the UAPA with…
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PM Modi is India’s longest serving head of govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of government, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kumar Chamling. This milestone marks 25 continuous years in leadership, beginning with…