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Mines Ministry achieves 100% of target set for easing of rules, decriminalises 27 provisions

The Mines Ministry on October 10 said it has decriminalised 27 provisions through amendments in the Atomic Mineral Concession Rules, 2016 and achieved 100% target of easing of rules.

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I&B Ministry revises CBC ad rates for private FM radios after 7 years

I&B Ministry approves new rates for advertisements on private FM radio stations, including 43% increase in base rate. Benefits 400+ community radio stations and 106 stations will see 100% increase. Rates based on city population and listenership data from 2019 IRS.

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PM Modi to inaugurate 9th Parliamentary Speakers' Summit on October 13

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' (P20) Summit on October 13, which aims to hold discussions on how Parliaments can effectively advance the objectives of the P20. Read further on Dynamite News:

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I&B Ministry notifies changes in Cable Television Networks Rules

The Ministry had earlier issued a notification fixing October 3, 2023, as the date from which provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act and entries in the schedule thereto with respect to the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act would come into force.

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With journalists writing to the CJI, Supreme Court’s Pegasus verdict protecting privacy may come to fore

SC: Right to privacy & protect work stored in digital devices must be protected by state. CJ Ramana: Sources must be protected for freedom of press. SC Bench: Concerned about seizure of mobile phones, computers of academicians. Home Ministry: No one above law, digital devices must be examined.

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Ahead of Telangana election, Turmeric Board constituted

The Centre has decided to increase turmeric exports to ₹8,400 crore per annum

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Morning Digest | AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam; CBI arrests four for abduction, killing of two Meitei students, and more

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Details of schoolchildren in Kerala sought for updating UDISE+ for 2023-24 academic year

Union govt seeks schoolchildren details for 2023-24. Sampoorna portal ready to capture data. Data to be sanitised, uploaded on portal. Privacy concerns addressed, only non-sensitive info to be shared. Deadline: Oct 31.

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No shortage of TB drugs in India: Union Health Ministry

Union govt. clarifies: no shortage of anti-TB drugs; stocks sufficient for 6+ months; procurement process for FY 2024-25 started; rare situations require States to procure drugs locally.

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Defence Ministry tightens entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

Defence Ministry issues new ER for disability pensions; introduces IR for lifestyle diseases. CAG report finds 40% officers & 18% PBORs retiring with disability. ER, 2023 incorporates recommendations of Study Group and takes care of genuine interests of soldiers, veterans and widows.

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Centre extends deadline for Manipur to record details of illegal migrants

The Union Home Ministry has granted the Manipur government time till the end of the financial year to capture the “biographic and biometric details of illegal migrants”.

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MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States

MGNREGA's social audit units meant to detect malpractice have failed, with only 14% of flagged misappropriation recovered.

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I&B Ministry notifies key amendments to Cable Television Network Rules

The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, thereby introducing a procedure for the renewal of Multi-System Operator (MSO) registrations.

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Home Ministry compulsorily retires IAS officer in public interest

MHA has retired IAS officer Rinku Dugga in public interest due to lack of integrity and ineffectiveness. The order was issued under FR 56(j)/(l) & Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules, 1972. 122 officers have been given compulsory retirement in past 3 yrs.

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Higher pension | EPFO likely to give employers extension to validate joint forms

EPFO likely to extend deadline for employers to validate joint options for higher PF pension by 3 months. Employers cite technical delays and issues accessing employment details of applicants. Union Labour Ministry considering requests and likely to take lenient view

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NEET-PG 2023 | Health Ministry says students will be offered all available seats, as cut-off reduced to ‘zero’

Health Ministry clarifies that reducing NEET-PG cut-off to "zero" means seats will be offered till exhausted, through online, transparent counselling process. 13,000 seats still vacant this year. Move will benefit students, ensure transparency & eliminate seat selling.

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Centre advises TV channels against giving platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism

Government advises TV channels against giving platform to persons facing charges of serious crimes such as terrorism, belonging to banned outfits. Advisory issued in view of Section 20 of Cable Television Networks Act

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X wants re-examination of blocking orders; Karnataka High Court seeks Centre’s view

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday asked the Union government to respond to a new plea by X Corp (formerly Twitter) for re-examining the blocking orders passed earlier and pass fresh ‘reasoned orders’ for blocking posts and accounts.

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Morning Digest | Finance Ministry says wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone, number of Nipah virus cases rises to six in Kozhikode, and more

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Assam CM helped wife’s firm get ₹10 crore subsidy: Congress

Congress alleges Assam CM helped wife's firm secure ₹10cr subsidy under Central project. CM denies allegation. Congress MP Gogoi posts story & questions if Central schemes meant to enrich BJP. CM reiterates no subsidies received. Gogoi posts link to Ministry's website.

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With Ayushman Bhav campaign, Health Ministry aims to provide healthcare services to ‘maximum number of people possible’

Ayushman Bhav campaign, initiated by Health Ministry, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to every village and town in India. It will be launched virtually by President Droupadi Murmu on September 13

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Union Home Ministry planning to revamp prisons by 2047, says Ajay Kumar Mishra

Union Home Ministry plans to improve prison infrastructure and implement a standardised management system for prisoners by 2047. The New Prison Manual 2016, a 32-chapter draft, will be studied to bring uniformity in laws, rules, and regulations. The 8th National Conference of Heads of Prisons was held in Rushikonda to…

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Union Home Ministry denies CMs’ charge that they did not get flight permissions

The Ministry of Home Affairs denied claims by the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan that their helicopters were denied permission to land in Delhi because of restrictions imposed over the ongoing G20 summit in the national capital.

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Unions allege ‘scam in import of fuel for power plants’

Trade unions allege Centre's coal import moves favour one or two private companies. Power Ministry circular is contradictory, misguiding, deceitful and against the interest of energy consumers, people and the nation, they say. Unions demand disclosure of groups playing vital role in decisions and policies.

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Centre to stop sites from weaving ‘dark patterns’ to mislead buyers

Centre seeks public comments on draft guidelines to prevent and regulate 'dark patterns' on Internet, including false urgency, basket sneaking, confirm shaming, subscription trap, etc. Draft defines dark patterns as deceptive design patterns to mislead/trick users to do something they didn't intend.

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