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India Extends Invitations to Neighbouring Nations for IMD’s 150th Anniversary
The Indian government has invited officials from countries that were part of undivided India to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Established in 1875, the IMD is set to celebrate this milestone on January 15, 2025. Invitations have been extended to Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh,...
Election Commission Chief Urges Transparency in Election Promises
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has expressed concern over the financial sustainability of election promises made by political parties, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding their economic impact. He highlighted that some states are struggling to pay salaries due to the burden of fulfilling such promises. Kumar suggested...
Election Commission Upholds Model Code as Essential for Fair Elections
The Election Commission (EC) has firmly defended the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) amid ongoing discussions about implementing simultaneous elections across India. The government has argued that frequent impositions of the MCC disrupt development work and public life, citing this as a reason to hold concurrent elections. In response,...
CAG finds huge revenue loss from Delhi’s scrapped liquor policy
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has reported that the Delhi government’s withdrawal of its 2021-22 excise policy led to a substantial revenue loss. The policy, which aimed to privatize liquor sales and increase state revenue, was scrapped amid allegations of irregularities and corruption. In November 2021,...
India Extends Sheikh Hasina’s Stay Amid Extradition Demands
India has extended the visa of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, allowing her to remain in the country despite escalating demands from Dhaka for her extradition. Hasina, who fled to India in August 2024 following her ousting amid violent protests, faces numerous charges in Bangladesh, including crimes against...
Saints’ Collective Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn 1991 Worship Act
The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, representing approximately 1.85 million pujaris and 1.2 million saints, has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging specific provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This legislation prohibits altering the religious character of any place of worship as it stood...
