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Proxy Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions

February 27, 2025

Recently, the Union government appointed an advisory committee to tackle the issue of proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at ensuring that women elected as pradhans are not overshadowed by their male ..

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CAG Reports and Their Significance in India

February 26, 2025

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has gained attention recently due to the tabling of 14 pending reports on the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi. Among these reports is one concerning the scrapped excise policy, ..

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Vietnam’s Baseline Claim in Gulf of Tonkin

February 24, 2025

Vietnam’s foreign ministry has recently published a map outlining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin. This move is as it aims to protect Vietnam’s sovereign rights in a region marked by conflicting maritime claims, particularly with China. The ..

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TRAI’s New Framework for Broadcasting Services in India

February 22, 2025

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently introduced a comprehensive framework for broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This new framework aims to modernise the broadcasting sector by simplifying authorisation processes and reducing regulatory burdens. The recommendations ..

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Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025

February 22, 2025

The Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025 was recently introduced by the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government. The scheme is designed to enhance the safety and security of witnesses as the state implements new criminal laws. Categories of Witnesses The scheme ..

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Amritpal Singh’s Parliament Attendance Plea

February 22, 2025

Amritpal Singh, the incarcerated Member of Parliament (MP) from Khadoor Sahib, has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the ongoing Parliament session. This request comes as he faces the risk of losing his seat due to his ..

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Recent Controversies About Ex-Gratia Payments

February 22, 2025

The recent ex-gratia compensation disbursal to the families of victims from the New Delhi railway station stampede has sparked debate. The Ministry of Railways provided cash payments of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased. This ..

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Supreme Court’s Ruling on Prisoner Remission

February 21, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court of India made ruling regarding prisoner remission. The court directed states to consider the premature release of prisoners even if they do not apply for remission. This marks a very important change from previous rulings where ..

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SC’s Recent Directions on Mullaperiyar Dam Dispute

February 21, 2025

The Mullaperiyar dam has been at the centre of a long-standing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. On February 19, 2025, the Supreme Court directed a supervisory committee to address the concerns raised by Tamil Nadu regarding the dam’s maintenance. ..

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Torres Ponzi Scam and MPID Act

February 20, 2025

Investors affected by the Torres Ponzi scam are expected to receive approximately Rs 40 crore over the next six months. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has initiated the auctioning of properties seized from the accused under the Maharashtra ..

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