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Complaint Filed Against Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Over Alleged Casteist Remarks
In an earlier post on social media, Anurag Kashyap had questioned the controversy surrounding the upcoming film 'Phule', a biopic of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, who fought against caste discrimination. He was critical of the CBFC on the reported
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Religious Parameters Against Regional Representation At Security Council: India
India has called out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion and faith as the basis for representation in a reformed UN Security Council.
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EPFO Simplifies PF Claim Settlement Process: All Changes Explained
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced two key reforms to simplify the claim settlement process for EPF members and employers.
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Maharashtra Scraps Six Percent EV Tax Plan to Boost Adoption
Maharashtra has dropped a 6 percent sales tax proposal on EVs priced above $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) to boost adoption in India, where EV sales remain low at 2 percent of four million cars sold last year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited unnecessary disincentivisation, while the federal goal aims for 30 percent EV adoption by 2030.
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BRS Will "Oppose" Waqf Amendment Bill In Parliament: K Kavitha
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address these challenges by introducing reforms such as digitisation, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties.
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Jharkhand To Conduct Caste-Based Survey In Next Financial Year: Minister
Personnel department has already been made a nodal agency to hold the task, said Transport, Revenue and Land Reforms Department minister Deepak Birua.
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"Today's Rulers Worse Than British": Arvind Kejriwal Takes Dig At Delhi BJP
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the BJP of disregarding the legacy of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and social reformer Bhimrao Ambedkar.
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Opinion | India's New Immigration Bill - A Timely Reform In Changing Global Landscape
Migration has been a defining factor in human history, shaping civilizations, economies, and national identities.
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India's Richest MLA Has Rs 3,400 Crore In Assets, Poorest Just Rs 1,700
The BJP's Parag Shah, representing Mumbai's Ghatkopar East is India's richest MLA with assets worth nearly Rs 3,400 crore, according to a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
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India Needs To Grow At Average 7.8% To Become High-Income Economy By 2027: World Bank
India will need to accelerate reforms to achieve an average annual growth rate of 7.8 per cent for becoming a high-income economy by 2047, a World Bank report said on Friday.
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"They Left Him Free To Go To Jail": Smriti Irani On Arvind Kejriwal Defeat
Smriti Irani, senior BJP leader and former Union minister, said today that Arvind Kejriwal, who "anointed himself as the harbinger of social reforms" is "one of the most corrupt politicians in India" and the people of Delhi have given him a resoundin
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South Africa Reforms Visa Regime, Here's How Indian Firms. Diplomats Reacted
Indian companies, diplomats in South Africa have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to reform the country's visa regime.
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Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation
Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field.
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Opinion | Budget 2025: What's Better Than Reforms? Execution
The success of the Centre's ambitious measures under Union Budget 2025 will depend on swift and effective implementation. Reforms that remain on paper do little to improve economic efficiency or investor confidence.
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Budget 2025: Tech in Focus With Framework for GCCs, New 'Fund of Funds' for startups, CoE for AI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national framework for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), a Rs 500-crore Centre of Excellence in AI for education, and a deep tech 'Fund of Funds' in the Union Budget. The framework will guide states in promoting GCCs in Tier-2 cities, enhancing talent and infrastructure, building byelaw reforms, and f...
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Complaint Filed Against Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Over Alleged Casteist Remarks
In an earlier post on social media, Anurag Kashyap had questioned the controversy surrounding the upcoming film 'Phule', a biopic of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, who fought against caste discrimination. He was critical of the CBFC on the reported
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Religious Parameters Against Regional Representation At Security Council: India
India has called out attempts to introduce new parameters such as religion and faith as the basis for representation in a reformed UN Security Council.
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EPFO Simplifies PF Claim Settlement Process: All Changes Explained
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced two key reforms to simplify the claim settlement process for EPF members and employers.
-
Maharashtra Scraps Six Percent EV Tax Plan to Boost Adoption
Maharashtra has dropped a 6 percent sales tax proposal on EVs priced above $35,000 (roughly Rs. 30 lakh) to boost adoption in India, where EV sales remain low at 2 percent of four million cars sold last year. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cited unnecessary disincentivisation, while the federal goal aims for 30 percent EV adoption by 2030.
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BRS Will "Oppose" Waqf Amendment Bill In Parliament: K Kavitha
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address these challenges by introducing reforms such as digitisation, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties.
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Jharkhand To Conduct Caste-Based Survey In Next Financial Year: Minister
Personnel department has already been made a nodal agency to hold the task, said Transport, Revenue and Land Reforms Department minister Deepak Birua.
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"Today's Rulers Worse Than British": Arvind Kejriwal Takes Dig At Delhi BJP
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the BJP of disregarding the legacy of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh and social reformer Bhimrao Ambedkar.
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Opinion | India's New Immigration Bill - A Timely Reform In Changing Global Landscape
Migration has been a defining factor in human history, shaping civilizations, economies, and national identities.
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India's Richest MLA Has Rs 3,400 Crore In Assets, Poorest Just Rs 1,700
The BJP's Parag Shah, representing Mumbai's Ghatkopar East is India's richest MLA with assets worth nearly Rs 3,400 crore, according to a report released by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).
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India Needs To Grow At Average 7.8% To Become High-Income Economy By 2027: World Bank
India will need to accelerate reforms to achieve an average annual growth rate of 7.8 per cent for becoming a high-income economy by 2047, a World Bank report said on Friday.
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"They Left Him Free To Go To Jail": Smriti Irani On Arvind Kejriwal Defeat
Smriti Irani, senior BJP leader and former Union minister, said today that Arvind Kejriwal, who "anointed himself as the harbinger of social reforms" is "one of the most corrupt politicians in India" and the people of Delhi have given him a resoundin
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South Africa Reforms Visa Regime, Here's How Indian Firms. Diplomats Reacted
Indian companies, diplomats in South Africa have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement to reform the country's visa regime.
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Government To Open Nuclear Power Sector For Private Participation
Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field.
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Opinion | Budget 2025: What's Better Than Reforms? Execution
The success of the Centre's ambitious measures under Union Budget 2025 will depend on swift and effective implementation. Reforms that remain on paper do little to improve economic efficiency or investor confidence.
-
Budget 2025: Tech in Focus With Framework for GCCs, New 'Fund of Funds' for startups, CoE for AI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a national framework for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), a Rs 500-crore Centre of Excellence in AI for education, and a deep tech 'Fund of Funds' in the Union Budget. The framework will guide states in promoting GCCs in Tier-2 cities, enhancing talent and infrastructure, building byelaw reforms, and f...
