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Indian Coast Guard detains five Sri Lankan fishermen near Dhanushkodi

Five fishermen from Sri Lanka detained by ICG near Dhanushkodi for poaching. Boat confiscated and handed to Marine Police. Identified as Abdul Hameed, Ahmed, Vimal, Arul Prasad, and Ajit. Accidentally entered Indian waters; investigations by Central & State agencies.

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₹3.70 lakh annual lease for every e-car of MVD, says RTI query

MVD pays ₹3.7 lakh/yr for 71 e-cars leased from ANERT. This amounts to ₹4.95 crore in 8-yr lease period. Funds sourced from KRSA, which gets portion of fines collected for traffic rule violations. E-cars have been maintained well, but range issues limit deployment. CNG-run vehicles better option due to fuel…

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Centre’s insistence on claiming credit for schemes in State unfair, says K.N. Balagopal

He says MPs from the State will raise this issue in New Delhi, underlining the importance of a “healthy and democratic” Centre-State relationship in this context.

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The real price of paddy

Two farmer suicides in Kerala have brought into focus the red tape-ridden, lax government system of crop procurement and payment. The distress is felt across rice-producing areas and is a problem that runs deep, with land under the crop’s cultivation and production itself dropping, find Sam Paul A. and Abdul Latheef…

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Characters from epics, films take centre stage in MP poll campaign

Leaders across party lines in MP refer to Bollywood movies & epics to woo voters. Congress's Randeep Surjewala likened Kamal Nath & Digvijaya Singh to 'Jai' & 'Veeru' in Sholay. BJP said they were known as "thieves". Nath called CM Chouhan 'Gabbar'. PM Modi said Cong. leaders, dialogues & announcements…

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Proposed criminal code gives more immunity to defence personnel

The proposed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Bill, 2023 that would replace the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

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Centre attempting to weaken LIFE housing project, local body schemes, says Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh

Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh lashes out at Union govt. for interfering with local body schemes. Accuses them of undermining Kerala's decentralised planning. LIFE housing project does not carry State/Union logo. Union govt. withholding funds for not displaying logo. Imposing conditions on utilisation of grants given to local bodies. Restrictions on…

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Development paralysed in Andhra Pradesh due to large-scale fund diversion by YSRCP govt., alleges Leader of Opposition

TDP's Yanamala Ramakrishnudu accuses Jagan Mohan Reddy govt. of diverting Central funds meant for welfare of marginalised sections. He alleges CM of extravagance, corrupt practices & misusing public money for self-campaigning. CM responsible for depriving people of funds meant for their welfare.

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Centre not responsible for financial crunch in Kerala, says Union Minister V. Muraleedharan

Union Minister Muraleedharan blames LDF govt's extravagance & mismanagement for Kerala's fiscal crunch. Centre has transferred funds in all eligible instances, but State failed to meet deadlines & adhere to norms, leading to loss of ₹750 crore. Centre has transferred ₹6,04.14 cr under social security pensions & ₹259.63 cr under…

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BJP blames LDF govt. for farmer suicide

BJP blames LDF govt. for farmer suicide in Alappuzha; anti-farmer policies led to death. MOS V. Muraleedharan demands direct payment of Central share in paddy procurement price to farmers; govt. misleading public on payments due from Centre.

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Second Chinese project vessel, crew await Centre’s clearance to berth at Vizhinjam port

2nd vessel carrying container handling crane to Vizhinjam Int'l Seaport reaches off coast; awaiting clearance from Union Home Ministry; 3rd vessel expected on Nov 25, 4th on Dec 15; State facing financial crisis, request for ₹1,925 cr loan turned down; on completion, port to cater to 75% of India's container…

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Adverse Central policies will deprive Kerala of ₹57,400 crore this fiscal, says Balagopal

Adverse Central policies will deprive the State of ₹57,400 crore in Central transfers and loan approvals in the current fiscal, says Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on the State’s financial status.

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12 eco-friendly cottages near Idukki arch dam inaugurated

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State governments claiming credit for Central schemes, alleges Purandeswari

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Andhra Pradesh unit president Daggubati Purandeswari has criticised the regional political parties that are in power in various States for “affixing their stickers on the Central government schemes, misleading the people”.

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Visva-Bharati V-C ends tenure with a caustic letter to Mamata

Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty's tenure at Visva-Bharati, marked by confrontation with detractors, ends Nov 8. He claims to have enjoyed his term, despite criticism from West Bengal CM and others. The Central Govt-run university is the only one in the state, with PM as Chancellor. Chakrabarty praised PM Modi for UNESCO…

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HC issues notices to Centre, State, and chemical industrial units over releasing hazardous waste in Jeedimetla industrial area

Telangana HC issues notices to Central & State govts & 70 pharma & chemical units in Jeedimetla over PIL seeking relocation due to hazardous effluents. Social worker P.L.N. Rao filed petition alleging officials of C & TS Pollution Control Boards not responding to his rep. Pungent smell making people vulnerable…

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YSR initials added to the name of a flagship rural housing scheme is costing Andhra Pradesh dearly

Andhra Pradesh's decision to add YSR Congress' initials to PMAY-G scheme has resulted in Union Finance Ministry putting a hold on ₹4,000 crore funds. Despite State agreeing to remove branding, funds have not been released. Monitoring team dispatched to check if State has removed YSR initials.

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District in charge Ministers told to submit report on drought situation by November 15: CM

CM Siddaramaiah instructs Ministers to submit report on drought situation by Nov 15. State govt released ₹900 to tackle drought, seeks ₹17,900 cr from Centre. Centre accused of step-motherly treatment towards Karnataka. BJP urged to pressure Centre to release funds. CM slams Eshwarappa for opposing caste census report.

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CLP leader demands probe by Central agencies into Medigadda barrage episode

CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demands CVC probe into Medigadda barrage 'mega scam' due to colossal public money loss. NDSA report finds signs of boiling in downstream barrages, prompting Vikramarka to call for urgent examination. KLIP project cost rises to ₹1.28 lakh crore due to design & construction flaws, leading…

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Cases mount as Central Government Industrial Tribunal in Bengaluru has remained headless for three years

CGIT in Bengaluru has been headless for 3yrs, causing 600 industrial disputes & 800 PF cases to pile up. High Court warned Central govt to appoint a presiding officer in 3wks or face a ₹10L cost. Forum wrote to Union Ministry in Dec 2020, but no action taken. High Court…

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BJP top guns shy away from TS poll battle fearing rout

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UGC accuses Tamil Nadu govt. of ‘malicious intention’ behind non-inclusion of its nominee in University of Madras V-C search panel

The UGC has accused the Tamil Nadu government of having excluded its nominee from the University of Madras V-C search panel with a malicious intention.

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Central government projects under implementation in Mandya reviewed

MP Sumalatha Ambareesh reviews development works in Mandya district. Urges officials to prioritize AMRUT 2.0, a Central govt. scheme providing universal water supply & sewerage/septage mgmt. in 500 cities. PM Awas Yojana: 1,283 houses approved, 948 completed, 278 in progress. MP encourages street vendors to avail PM SVANidhi scheme for…

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State DGP appointees must have at least six months to retire; those on deputation need Central consent: amended UPSC guidelines

Only police officers with at least six months of service left before retirement will be considered for appointment as the Director General of Police of a State, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said in amended guidelines issued last month.

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Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted more time to the Joint committee comprising the Chief Secretary

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