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Tamil Nadu lags in giving broadband connections under BharatNet infra

Ministry of Communications said 6,658 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu made service ready under BharatNet Phase II project. Funds of ₹689.52 crore disbursed since 2021 for the work. Target to cover 12,524 gram panchayats. Responsibility of utilisation of network with Tamil Nadu govt. Project to provide broadband connectivity to all…

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No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Tribal Affairs Ministry insists no decline in PVTG population; data shows otherwise. Ministry's own data shows 38.5% drop in nine States/UTs; 97% decline in West Bengal.

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Govt. counsel vague in SC about guidelines on seizure of personal electronic devices

The government in the Supreme Court on Wednesday remained ambiguous about framing guidelines for investigating agencies to follow during the seizure of electronic evidence from personal devices, including mobile phones and computers, especially of the academia and mediapersons. The case resonates issues raised by recent Delhi Police raids on journalists…

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Health Ministry launches nationwide campaign to train people to give life-saving CPR

NBEMS to launch nationwide CPR training programme; 10 lakh participants to receive basic knowledge of CPR online; Trained doctor to be posted at each venue; Certificate of participation to be issued.

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‘Cash-for-kidney’ scam: Health Ministry orders probe against Apollo Hospitals

Cash-for-kidney’ scam: The Health Ministry’s National Organ and Tissue Transplantation Organisation (NOTTO) has initiated an inquiry into allegations of cash-for-kidney scam against Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, said sources in the Ministry

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At least 13 bodies found in Manipur; another Meitei outfit joins peace talks

The Assam Rifles on December 4 found the bodies of at least 13 men in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, close to the Myanmar border

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In meet with Home Ministry officials, Ladakh leaders raise several demands

Civil society leaders from Ladakh raised several issues at the first structured meeting, at least since 2020, with officials from the Union Home Ministry

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Nearly 20 lakh individuals have so far participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: I&B Ministry

20 lakh individuals have participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, launched by PM Modi. Over 16.23 lakh have taken a pledge to work towards a developed nation. Health camps have extended vital services to 7.82 lakh individuals. 10 lakh Ayushman cards have been generated. 21,000 enrolled in PM Ujjwala Yojana.…

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Minister promises action on EPFO higher pension delay

Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav met representatives of employees and employers in the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to discuss HR and administrative issues. Complaints of delays in processing joint options of employees for higher pension were raised.

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Centre asks States to watch cases of respiratory illness

Union Health Ministry on Sunday directed State governments to ensure that the trends of influenza like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) be closely monitored by the district and State surveillance units of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), particularly of children and adolescents.

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Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities

Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply…

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Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities via dedicated portal

Government launches Amplifi 2.0 portal to make raw data from Indian cities available for data-driven policy making. 258 ULBs on-boarded, data for 150 cities available. Data on range of info incl. diesel consumption, water quality, healthcare expenditure, fatalities due to road accidents. Urban Outcomes Framework 2022 shifts focus to data…

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Telangana sluggish in utilising Central education funds, says Ministry

The Ministry sources said that while ₹225 crore had been sanctioned under the scheme by the Centre in FY2023-24

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Generic drugs to treat four rare diseases launched

Union Health Ministry provides generic drugs to treat 4 rare diseases, slashing costs by 60-100 times. In process of making drugs for more rare diseases available in coming months. Sickle cell drug formulation for children also made available. 8.4-10 cr cases of rare diseases in India, 80% genetic. Health Ministry…

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Bulk cargo transhipment hub to be developed in Atlanta Bay in Andaman and Nicobar: Sonowal

“Considering its strategic location, in the northern side of A&N Islands, a 10m draft harbour is essential to promote high-end tourism,” Mr. Sonowal said

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Closely monitoring outbreak of H9N2, clusters of respiratory illness in children in China, says Health Ministry

India is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in China. India is prepared for any exigencies and has strengthened its health infrastructure. PM-ABHIM and IDSP have rich experience of dealing with challenging health situations during Covid pandemic. India is embarking on 'One Health' approach to…

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Model law on adventure tourism circulated to States: Ministry

The model law is part of the National Strategy for Adventure Tourism

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Uttarkashi tunnel rescue | TV channels advised to be cautious, sensitive while reporting

Silkyara Rescue Operation: TV channels asked to refrain from sensationalising Uttarakhand rescue ops; ensure operations not disrupted by presence of cameras, reporters, equipment.

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A renewed focus on emerging technologies

Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in military requires altering existing organisations and approaches

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India, Australia finalising agreements for cooperation in hydrography and air-to-air refuelling

India-Australia defence partnership strengthened with talks on info exchange, MDA, niche training, defence industry & research. Both sides agreed to collaborate in shipbuilding, ship repair, aircraft maintenance, underwater tech, defence start-ups & joint research. Aim to enhance Indo-Pacific security.

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What community forest resources say about India’s forest plans | Explained

FRA was enacted to address insecurity of forest dwellers' rights, recognise historical injustice, and prescribe a procedure to record and issue titles to pre-existing rights. It was hailed as a beacon for conservation and was to usher in democratic forest governance. MoEFCC reported evictions of 1.52 lakh hectares of forest…

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Sahara chairman’s death worries small time investors, who say their refund claims are being rejected on a government portal

The news of Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy’s death earlier this week has worried lakhs of small time investors

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States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

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Union Power Ministry seeks more details from Kerala on alternate model for smart meter roll-out

Kerala seeks Union Power Ministry's approval for alternative proposal to roll-out smart meters in a consumer-friendly way. Union Minister asked Kerala to submit details of proposal. Kerala had earlier decided not to implement project on TOTEX model due to additional financial burden for consumers. KSEB to develop software for billing…

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Food Ministry silent on extending free grains scheme

The Food Ministry said that the Government of India is bearing food subsidy for delivery of grains to designated depots in States under the PMGKAY.

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