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24.82 crore Indians escaped Multidimensional Poverty in last 9 years, Index shows nearly 18 percent decline

In what can be seen as a key indicator of India's progress towards becoming a developed nation, as many as 24.82 crore individuals in India moved out of multidimensional poverty over the past nine years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CPI(M) counters Modi’s ‘attempt’ to tie gold case to CMO

CPI(M) State Secretary M. V. Govindan demands Central government fulfil its obligation to conduct national census & investigate UAE consulate gold smuggling case.

The Hindu

The dispute on India’s debt burden

To avoid worst-case scenarios, the need for fiscal correction is all the more vital this election year

The Hindu

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Parade of unity: On the need for more objectivity in the selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade

A national celebration such as the Republic Day parade is one that can do without controversies

The Hindu

Improving the capability of the Indian state

There a measures that can be taken to reduce corruption and increase the chances of socially-driven individuals joining the government

The Hindu

State of the economy — temper the euphoria

If official spokespersons enlarged the frame of economic assessment, a few stark facts come into focus

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, November 10, 2023

Of the 55 bills with activity this week, 29 (52.7%) are in states with a divided government.

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Poll timing: On the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme is meant for the entire country and not just the five States facing elections

The Hindu

BJP is mutilating the world’s largest democracy in India, alleges T.N. CM Stalin

CM Stalin alleges PM Modi has deprived States of their rights, seeks to establish unitary leadership & PM with unitary powers. He urges Centre to accept Rajamannar Committee's recommendations to ensure State autonomy & federal govt at Centre. People should vote for I.N.D.I.A. bloc to protect States & India.

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin urges PM Modi, to put on hold, restrictions on opening of new medical colleges

Tamil Nadu CM requests PM Modi to keep NMC notification in abeyance, citing legal untenability. Argues restrictions on new medical colleges will deprive deserving districts of much-needed tertiary institutions. States TN achieved higher doctor-population ratio due to State investments, not Union govt. Urges Union govt. to contribute more, says progressive…

The Hindu

MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States

MGNREGA's social audit units meant to detect malpractice have failed, with only 14% of flagged misappropriation recovered.

The Hindu

LDF protests against Centre’s trespasses on federalism

LDF protests at Raj Bhavan, accuses Centre of hindering progress of States. Convener E.P. Jayarajan accuses Governor Arif Mohammed Khan of subverting legislative power. Accuses Centre of financial strangulation, UDF of playing second fiddle to BJP. LDF on path to scoring third consecutive victory, expanding welfare pension network, KFON project…

The Hindu

Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon

The Union government’s trial balloon, exploring the feasibility of simultaneous elections for all levels, militates against the foundational idea of multi-tiered governance and is anti-federalist

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Odisha government withdraws controversial ‘deemed forest’ order

The Odisha government has withdrawn a controversial order issued on August 11, which told district officials that ‘deemed forests’ as a category would cease to exist under the recently amended Forest Act. “The order has been withdrawn,” C.P. Goyal, Director-General (Forests), said, giving no further details.

The Hindu

No more ‘deemed forests’, says Odisha government

Nearly half of Odisha’s forest land was ‘deemed forest,’ experts told The Hindu and the Odisha government’s interpretation of the Forest Act would end up accelerating the razing of forests

The Hindu

Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission

The Sixteenth Finance Commission has much work ahead

The Hindu

Explained | Proposed amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act

The Registration of Birth and Death (RBD) Amendment Bill, 2023 was tabled in the Lok Sabha on July 26. We examine what changes are proposed by it and how it may impact the Indian population at large.

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The Hindu

Bill to amend Registration of Birth and Death Act likely to make Aadhaar compulsory

Government proposes Bill to make Aadhaar compulsory for registration of births and deaths. Data to be shared with RGI and used to update NPR, electoral register, Aadhaar, ration card, passport and driving licence databases. Real-time updation of data eliminates need for enumeration and provides clear picture of population figures.

The Hindu

Clearing the water: on piped, potable water to rural households

The Centre must have a mechanism that discloses the Har Ghar Jal’s performance on the ground in a transparent way

The Hindu

Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional

The Delhi Services Ordinance lacks any determining principle that justifies what is, in effect, a wholesale transfer of power from Delhi to the Centre

The Hindu

NHRC issues advisory to Centre, States to curb prison suicides

Concerned with the suicides in prisons, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on June 23 issued an Advisory to the Centre, States and UTs to take immediate measures to check the same. Jail authorities were asked to do regular check on bed sheets and blankets of inmates to ensure that…

The Hindu

Punjab law on naming DGP may pass muster

According to the Punjab amendment, the selection would be done by a seven member empanelment committee

The Hindu

Part 11, 12 of Constitution should be amended to ensure States are not disrespected: P. Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, on Wednesday charged that the Central government was deliberately twisting portions of the Indian Constitution to cause friction between States and the Centre and said that Part 11 and Part 12 of the Constitution should be amended in future to…

The Hindu

Go on a hunger strike if searches by Central agencies continue: Alagiri tells Stalin

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