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Rajnath approves maternity, childcare leave for women soldiers, sailors, air warriors on par with officer counterparts

Child adoption leave of 180 days is granted after the date of the valid adoption of a child below one year of age.

The Hindu

Onion price spike is partly due to manipulation by traders: Consumer Affairs Secretary

Union Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh maintains a watch on the prices of almost all essential grocery items, vegetables and milk products on a daily basis through the price monitoring cell of his Ministry.

The Hindu

New nodal officers can block any site, app hosting pirated film content

The Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on November 3 authorised its officials and those of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to direct blocking or taking down of websites, apps or weblinks carrying pirated filmic content.

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Volleyball Federation of India Assistant Secretary Vasavan awaits salary from government post retirement

Vasavan Kunnappata served VFI for 36 yrs, yet retired empty-handed due to unpaid salary for 23 months. He wrote to SAI, VFI & Sports Ministry, but no response. He spent own money for VFI activities & travelled for team selection, but no allowance. He's now bankrupt & in debt.

The Hindu

Inside India’s ‘Deep Ocean Mission’, a challenge harder than going to space

India's Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious programme to explore and harness the depths of the ocean. DOM, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021, has six pillars, including the development of technologies for deep-sea mining and a manned submersible to reach a depth of 6,000 metres. NIOT has…

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Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’

Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked low-cost carrier IndiGo to rectify its website following a series of complaints regarding practices by airlines and online travel agents that trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets

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I&B Ministry cancels registration of 477 cable TV operators

Ministry cancels reg. of 477 MSOs for non-compliance of rules. MSOs failed to submit subscriber list, conduct audit, provide details as per Cable TV Act. Show-cause notices issued, but no response. Last opportunity given, but no response. Appeal allowed within 30 days.

The Hindu

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Coal Ministry generates ₹28.79 crore revenue via disposal of scrap

Coal Ministry reports ₹28.79 crore revenue from scrap disposal, freeing 50,59,012 sq ft area. 1,08,469 physical files reviewed, 8,088 old files weeded out, 29,993 e-files closed online after reviewing 80,305

The Hindu

Gaza hospital generators to run out of fuel in 48 hours: Health Ministry

The healthcare system has reached its worst stage in history, a spokesman says, calling for more aid into the enclave.

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India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

The Hindu

Health Ministry denies compromise on OTT smoking rules

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

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MGNREGS is a demand-driven scheme, no question of deficit in it: Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh

Union Minister Giriraj Singh says MGNREGS is demand-driven, no scope of deficit. Finance Ministry has given blank cheque to meet shortfall. Govt. has shifted to DBT & Aadhaar seeding of job cards to bring transparency.

The Hindu

Health Ministry shares concern over misuse of technology exacerbating gender imbalances

Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya noted that modern technologies, such as IVF, NIPT, and compact diagnostic equipment, can be misused to exacerbate gender imbalances. He called on the medical community to identify black sheep and help address the declining Child Sex Ratio and Sex Ratio at Birth.

The Hindu

OTT services, govt. reach uneasy compromise on smoking warnings

Over-the-top (OTT) streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video reached an uneasy compromise with the Union government on adding smoking warnings to their content.

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MoD issues guidelines to set up 822 selfie points to ‘showcase good works done/being done’ by the Ministry

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Several NGOs fail to show right area of work: Union Home Ministry data

Registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, is mandatory to receive donations from outside of India.

The Hindu

Centre seeks inclusion of traditional medicine on WHO’s list

Government seeks to include Ayurveda in WHO's ICD-11 for global recognition. Module-2 for Ayurveda to be added by Jan 2022. It will enable integration of traditional medicine into insurance coverage and reimbursement systems, link practices to global norms and standards. Ministry of Ayush actively supporting.

The Hindu

Rate of flight cancellations due to fog on the decline: govt.

Flight diversions also dropped from 58 from eight fog-prone airports in 2021-2022 to 14 in 2022-2023- a decline of 76%.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

Dynamite News

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Ahead of Telangana election, Turmeric Board constituted

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

The Hindu

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