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INDIA Bloc CMs Plan to Corner Centre on Funds Squeeze
) The opposition-ruled states are likely to express concerns about the flow of central funds, including for MGNREGA, while NDA-ruled states such as Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are expected to seek special packages for “rebuilding” their state finances, according to government sources Central “deprivation”, “blocking of funds”, and “not...
NEET Paper Leak Impact Less Severe Than Anticipated, CBI Finds
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unveiled preliminary findings in its investigation into the recent National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak, revealing that the scale of the incident is considerably less extensive than initially feared. This development follows a surge of concerns and speculations about widespread...
Supreme Court Expresses Doubts Over NEET-UG Retest Chances
The Supreme Court of India deliberated on Thursday over the possibility of conducting a re-test for the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) medical courses. This decision stems from concerns raised in over 40 petitions regarding the alleged leakage of test questions during the May 5...
Karnataka Halts Controversial Job Reservation Bill Amid Protests
The Karnataka government has decided to put on hold the proposed bill aimed at reserving jobs in the private sector for Kannadigas. The bill, which sought to mandate 50% reservation in management roles and 70% in non-management positions, has faced significant backlash from various sectors. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified...
NITI Aayog Reconstituted: New Panel Includes 15 Ministers and NDA Allies
The NITI Aayog, India’s premier policy think tank, has undergone a significant reconstitution with the inclusion of 15 Union Ministers and key allies from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This move, spearheaded by the central government, aims to enhance the think tank’s advisory capabilities by incorporating diverse perspectives from...
Court Orders Restraint on Remarks
The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to refrain from making defamatory statements against Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. This order follows a defamation suit filed by the Governor after Banerjee alleged that women were afraid to visit the...
Engineer Arrested for NEET Paper Theft Shakes NTA Security
A junior engineer from Danapur, Bihar, has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for his involvement in stealing and leaking the NEET-UG 2024 question paper. This arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a significant scandal affecting the prestigious medical entrance examination. The engineer, identified...
BJP allies press for ‘special help’ ahead of budget
Both the key allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal United (JDU), are eagerly looking at next week’s Union Budget 2024 for getting funds for their states of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar respectively. Both partners are not insisting on a...
Modi accuses Cong of favouritism in poll commission appointments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Monday, alleging that it had appointed individuals with close ties to the party as election commissioners. Speaking at a public event, Modi asserted that his government had taken steps to enhance the independence and efficiency of...
BJP to Focus on Consolidation of OBC-Dalit Social Coalition in UP
In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its intention to concentrate efforts on solidifying support from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Dalit communities. This decision comes as part of the party’s broader electoral strategy to strengthen...
