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The Centre has tightened rules governing official vehicle use across Union ministries and departments, introducing a strict “One Entitled Officer, One Official Car” policy to prevent duplication, misuse and avoidable government expenditure. One Officer One Official Car Rule Under the revised guidelines, a senior government officer entitled to an official staff car cannot
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has described IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti as a “gau mutra expert”, reviving controversy over his earlier remarks on cow urine as he joins a high-powered task force established to reform India’s examination system. Priyanka Gandhi Targets V. Kamakoti Priyanka made the remark during a Lok Sabha discussion on proposed […]
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk has urged CJP supporters to show humility following criticism over viral videos of the group’s leaders dancing after ending their agitation. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das defended the gathering as an expression of how younger generations celebrate political victories. Wangchuk Urges Humility After CJP Victory Wangchuk said victory should be
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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has summoned a senior Meta executive after a Facebook post shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefly removed. The platform later restored the video and attributed the takedown to an error. IT Ministry Summons Meta Over Post Removal The ministry has sought a detailed explanation from Meta […]
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The Supreme Court has ordered the release of detained student protesters below the age of 18 who have no previous criminal record. The interim directions came while the court examined petitions alleging excessive police action during nationwide demonstrations over examination irregularities. Supreme Court Orders Release of Minors A bench led by Chief Justice of India […]
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticised the BJP-led Centre and Assam government over the state’s continuing flood crisis, questioning the implementation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s promise to make Assam flood-free. Kharge Questions Flood-Free Assam Promise Kharge referred to Shah’s earlier assurance that Assam’s recurring flood problem would be resolved
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The government has highlighted the quality-control system used for ethanol blending after public sector oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks that failed to meet procurement specifications over a two-year period. Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026, oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks carrying
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The Cockroach Janta Party has warned that it could resume its agitation if FIRs registered against protesters are not withdrawn and detained students are not released. The warning came shortly after the organisation ended its 37-day protest following talks with the Union government. CJP Demands Withdrawal of Protest FIRs CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka called upon […]