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Kerala puts in motion process to measure Panchayat Development Index

Kerala has begun process to measure Panchayat Development Index (PDI) to assess progress of local bodies in achieving LSDGs. Data from multiple sources will be used to calculate PDI, which will consider factors such as basic amenities, access to services, income, employment, gender equality, efficiency of local governance, etc. State,…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Supreme Court raps Maharashtra Speaker for ‘disregarding’ court order

SC slams Speaker for reducing anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde to a "charade". Gives Speaker two months to decide proceedings before next elections. SC holds Speaker accountable as election tribunal, gives him opportunity till Oct 16 to set out time schedule. Warns of peremptory order if not done.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Sharad Pawar was in the dark about Ajit Pawar’s swearing-in ceremonies in both 2019 and 2023, claims Supriya Sule

Ms. Sule, who is Mr. Sharad Pawar’s daughter and a three-term MP from Baramati, added that her father had never had any interest in joining the BJP. Instead, he had always hewed close to the Congress’ ideology and that of his mentor, Maharashtra’s first CM Y.B. Chavan, she said.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

ATHLETICS | Services’ Manikanta eclipses 100m National record with a perfectly run race

Manikanta (21, Udupi) broke the men's 100m national record at the 62nd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, clocking 10.23s. He attributed the success to hard work and no changes to his training routine. Dinesh (Maharashtra) and Seema (Himachal Pradesh) won gold in the men's 10,000m and women's 10,000m respectively.…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Don’t want to delay hearing in Sena case: Maharashtra Speaker

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar to hear disqualification petitions of rival Shiv Sena factions on October 12 instead of October 13. Supreme Court had directed Narwekar to spell out timeline for adjudication.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

NIA action in 6 states: Mumbai man cleared of terror charges after 9 years in jail among those held

In fresh action against banned outfit Popular Front of India, the NIA reportedly searched at least 12 locations in six states on Wednesday. Around 10 people have been reportedly detained in searches in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

Newslaundry · Oct 11, 2023

NIA raids multiple states in crackdown on banned outfit PFI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is conducting raids at the premises of the banned organization Popular Front of India (PFI) in Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, among other states. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 11, 2023

PFI Phulwari Sharif conspiracy case: NIA raids over dozen locations in 6 States, seizes incriminating materials

NIA investigations revealed that the criminal conspiracy was hatched with an intention to carry out acts of terror and violence, leading to an atmosphere of terror and endangering the unity and integrity of the nation.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

On his 100th day in Maharashtra government, Ajit Pawar proclaims himself as national president of NCP

Mr. Ajit Pawar, who became Deputy CM for the fifth time, set a record for the largest number of appointments to this position since it was created in 1978, by joining hands with the NDA on July 2. On Tuesday, he marked his 100th day in office.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Conditions becoming favourable for the onset of northeast monsoon

SW monsoon withdrawing faster than expected; favourable conditions for NE monsoon. Criteria for onset met in one week. SW monsoon withdrawal almost crossed Maharashtra, Karnataka. Isolated thundershowers in E Kerala due to remnants of SW monsoon. Scattered rain in N India due to western disturbance. Average onset date of NW…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023