Assam body slams Centre for nod to collectors to grant citizenship

The Assam Sanmilita Mahasangha has criticized the government over its notification on allowing some district collectors of seven states to grant citizenship to minorities from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh and Pakistan. Read More
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In Kerala, BJP to launch rath yatra to ‘save’ Sabarimala

The Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to launch a rath yatra in Kerala in support of Sabarimala devotees and to “save” the customs and traditions of the famous Ayyappa temple. Read More
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Govt waives processing fees for devotional channels: Reports

The information and broadcasting ministry has approved the waiving of processing fees for temporary uplinking and downlinking of devotional TV channels. Read More
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In a dramatic move, government removes CBI director Alok Verma

The government said they were sent on leaves on the recommendation of the Central Vigilance Commission as it was necessary for a fair probe into the allegations and counterallegations made by the two top officers against each other. Read More
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GoM to strengthen provisions against sexual harassment

The government has set up a ministerial panel, chaired by the Union home minister, Rajnath Singh, to examine and strengthen the existing legal and institutional frameworks that deal with cases of sexual harassment at workplaces. Read More
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Sabarimala: ‘Contempt of court’ case against head priest, others

Two petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court for contempt of court petitions against head priest of the famous Ayyappa temple and others for “blocking” the entry of women in the temple. Read More
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Supreme Court allows sale of only ‘green’ firecrackers

The Supreme Court, while refusing to order a blanket ban on firecrackers, has allowed the manufacturing and sale of only “green” firecrackers that are considered to be safe for the environment, on Tuesday. Read More
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Cong offer some seats to Sharad Yadav’s LJD in Rajasthan, MP

The Congress has decided to offer some seats for Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD) in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming assembly elections. Read More
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Rajputs a major hurdle for Raje’s re-election prospects

The Vasundhara Raje-led Bhartiya Janata Party government in Rajasthan faces an uphill task of wooing the disgruntled rajput community in the upcoming assembly elections. Read More
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In Chhattisgarh, Congress fields Atal’s niece against Raman Singh

The Congress has fielded Karuna Shukla against chief minister Raman Singh in the Chhattisgarh’s Rajnandgaon constituency for the assembly election. Shukla is the niece of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Read More
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