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RJD MP Manoj Jha alleges key UPA-era welfare laws being 'diluted'; Calls f
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar on Sunday criticised the Centre government for what he described as the "systematic weakening of paramount" welfare and rights-based legislations enacted during the UPA era, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, Rig
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"Keep human impact at centre": KC Venugopal speaks to Siddaramaiah, Shivak
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Spoke to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar regarding the demolition of unauthorised constructions in Kogilu village, Bengaluru. Conveyed the AICC's serious concern that such actions should have been undertaken with far greater caution, sensitivity, and compassion, keeping t
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Tipra Indigenous Students Federation condemns killing of Tripura student i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
President of the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation, Sajra Debbarma, on Wednesday condemned the killing of a student from Tripura in Dehradun, after the victim succumbed to his injuries and urged the Centre to take stringent action against the accused.
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"We took oath to protect MNREGA": Congress president Kharge announces 'Sav
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Congress on Saturday announced a nationwide "Save Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)" campaign beginning January 5 after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, escalating its political battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Centre's
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Himachal apple growers protest Indo-New Zealand trade deal, seek 100% impo
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh United Farmers' Organisation met State Horticulture, Revenue and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday, demanding immediate intervention by the Centre to safeguard domestic apple producers.
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Entire discussion in CWC meeting centred on MGNREGA issue: Congress' K Sur
Updated : 5 months ago IST
He said the CWC "strongly opposed" the centre's move and decided to launch a nationwide protest.
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Nationwide "Save MGNREGA" campaign from Jan 5: Siddaramaiah
Updated : 5 months ago IST
He said this decision comes in response to the centre's move to rename the MGNREGA as "VB-G RAM G" scheme.
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'Take back new Aravalli definition, recall SC ruling': Environmentalist fl
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Environmentalist Neelam Ahluwalia, a member of the Aravalli Virasat Jan Abhiyaan, has demanded that the Supreme Court recall its November 20 order and the Centre withdraw the newly notified definition of the Aravalli range, warning that it could open vast stretches of the fragile mountain
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Punjab Congress to hold statewide press conferences over MGNREGA issues
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Congress will oppose the Centre's decision to impose a 40 per cent financial burden on states. It will also hold the AAP government accountable for failing to implement MGNREGA effectively in Punjab.
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NMIA Opens with Bharat's Bravest at the Centre: Param Vir Chakra Awardees
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 26: The opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began with a moment of national significance, with India's highest gallantry award recipients forming an integral part of the occasion. Param Vir Chakra awardees Honorary Captain Bana Singh and Major Sanj
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Delhi HC directs Centre to fast-track extradition of US-based accused; tri
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to expedite the extradition of US-based accused Amit Wadhwa and asked the trial court to conclude the long-pending criminal proceedings preferably within one year.
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Centre mulling expansion of ONOS scheme to private higher education instit
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At present, the ONOS scheme is limited to government-funded institutions. However, the Centre is examining a proposal to allow private universities and colleges to join the scheme on a pre-negotiated payment basis, sources added.
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