Gandhi-King Foundation Hurdles: The Gandhi-King Development Foundation faces delays due to scrutiny under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). This initiative, meant to strengthen India-U.S. ties, has been hindered by issues related to the routing of U.S. government funds for studies in India.
Jammu and Kashmir Terminations: The Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir invoked Article 311 to terminate six government employees, including five policemen, due to their alleged involvement in narcotics smuggling and terrorist activities
Kerala Weather Prediction Improvements: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized the need for modern, location-specific, and accurate weather prediction models to improve disaster mitigation. This comes in light of recent controversies over warnings about heavy rains leading to landslides in Wayanad.
Parliament Security Breach: A court took cognizance of a supplementary chargesheet filed by the Delhi police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) concerning a security breach at the Parliament last December.
Veteran Bharatanatyam Dancer Passes Away: Yamini Krishnamurthy, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, died at the age of 83.
Hockey Quarterfinals: India faced Great Britain in the hockey quarterfinals.
Manipur High Court Overrules Sub-Quota Bill: A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that states can sub-divide Scheduled Castes into groups to provide sub-quotas. This decision overturns a 2004 judgment that prohibited such sub-classification, allowing states more flexibility in ensuring equitable representation among different SC communities .
EWS Category Admissions: The admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category in Delhi schools have seen a significant increase. The Delhi government has been focusing on ensuring that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds get quality education .
Legislative Council Bill in West Bengal: West Bengal's government has introduced a bill to establish a Legislative Council in the state. This move aims to create a bicameral legislature, similar to other states like Karnataka and Maharashtra, to enhance legislative processes.
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: The Indian government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, which aims to safeguard citizens' personal data. The bill seeks to create a framework for data protection and privacy, imposing stringent obligations on data processors and handlers .
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: India is pushing for the establishment of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe. This initiative aims to enhance trade and economic ties among these regions, promoting infrastructure development and investment .
India's Green Hydrogen Mission: India is advancing its Green Hydrogen Mission, which focuses on producing hydrogen from renewable sources. This mission aims to reduce carbon emissions and dependency on fossil fuels, positioning India as a leader in sustainable energy solutions .
Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage: The Supreme Court of India is expected to deliver a landmark ruling on the recognition of same-sex marriages. This decision could have significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights in India and has been a subject of intense public and political debate.
New Education Policy Reforms: The Indian government has introduced new education policy reforms aimed at overhauling the existing system. These reforms focus on curriculum changes, enhancing digital infrastructure, and improving the quality of education. There is also an emphasis on promoting skill-based learning and vocational training to better prepare students for the workforce .
Village Defense Guards in Jammu: Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the distribution of sophisticated weapons to village defense guards (VDGs) in Jammu. This initiative aims to counter terrorism, illegal mining, drug cartels, and bovine smuggling in the region
Supreme Court on Lok Adalats: Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud emphasized the importance of Lok Adalats, a forum for amicably settling pending cases. He highlighted that litigation often becomes a punishment and praised the support from the Supreme Court Bar Association and Advocates-on-Record Association in the success of Lok Adalats.
Economic Self-Sufficiency: Former RBI Governor C. Rangarajan emphasized the need for efficient import substitution as part of India's 'Atmanirbhar' (self-reliant) strategy. He warned against letting this strategy degenerate into inefficient import substitution, which could harm the country's interests.
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