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Drought relief is our right, says Minister

Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy expresses discontent over Union govt's reluctance to release drought relief to Karnataka farmers. He states that Karnataka contributes ₹4 lakh crore to Union govt's tax revenues, yet only gets back ₹30,000 crore. He urges Union govt to understand & release relief. He also directs officials to increase…

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Supreme Court okays Centre’s proposal to grant Delhi Chief Secretary six months’ extension of service

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s proposal to give a six-month extension of service to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar a day before he was due to retire on November 30

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Work to expand new terminal of Hubballi Airport to begin by December-end

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi chairs Airport Advisory Committee meeting in Hubballi to discuss expansion of new terminal by Dec-end. Funds released for 15,950 sq m terminal with 4 aero bridges, GRIHA 5-star rating. Increase in air passengers due to IIT, IIIT in Hubballi-Dharwad. New terminal to provide special experience to…

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Reduce tax burden on construction industry to spur economic activity, CREDAI urges Union and Andhra Pradesh governments

CREDAI's VP urges Union & State govts to reduce tax burden on construction industry to spur economic activity & create jobs. SBI Regional Manager & Chief Manager express happiness over positive response from buyers & bookings in property exhibition.

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Privatisation move by Union government will nullify all struggles for equality: Akhilesh Yadav

.Akhilesh Yadav warns that if Union govt privatises everything, people from oppressed sections will lose rights secured by political leaders. He lauds efforts of Tamil Nadu CM Stalin in installing statue of former PM V.P. Singh, saying it gives confidence to oppressed people & is a message for 2024 elections.

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Morning Digest | 100-hour vertical drilling target set to rescue workers trapped in Silkyara tunnel; Union Minister says CAA rules to be framed by March 2024, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

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Union, State governments failed to follow the ideals of Ambedkar, says Ambedkar Porata Samithi leader

Soru Sambayya, founder president of Ambedkar Porata Samithi, paid tribute to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Constitutional Day, highlighting the need to follow his ideology for uplifting the downtrodden. He accused Union & State govts of failing to follow the Indian Constitution guidelines & reducing welfare allocations for SCs. Members of…

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Legal options still available to sections of refugees in TN to get Indian passports

Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka have legal options to acquire Indian passports, equating to citizenship. Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has come to the rescue of two refugees, granting them passports. The Citizenship Act of 1955 states that those born in India between 1950-87 are citizens. The Foreigners Act,…

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KSPTA to take out march to SCERT tomorrow

MP Tharoor to inaugurate KPSTA march to SCERT in protest against 'autocratic' approach to school textbook preparation. LDF govt accused of avoiding people of different ideologies, not declaring exam results, ignoring 2013 reforms. KPSTA alleges govt trying to implement Union's 'fascist' rewriting of history in State.

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YSRCP has prostrated before the Centre, says CPI at 30-hour protest

CPI and other parties protest Union govt's decision on Krishna water redistribution and State govt's indifferent approach to drought. CPI's Narayana alleges YSRCP unable to question BJP/Centre. TDP, Amaravati JAC, Water Users' Association demand drought be declared national calamity, G.O. relating to Krishna water redistribution be withdrawn.

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In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans

Abraham Lincoln has an almost saintly place in U.S. history: the “Great Emancipator” whose leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and abolished slavery.

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Represent to Centre afresh on your cadre allocation, HC tells 13 AIS officers

HC suggests 13 IAS, IPS officers to rep. Union Govt. for continuance in Telangana. Status quo maintained till Union Govt. takes decision. Pratyush Sinha Advisory Committee guidelines to be basis for adjudication. Hearing adjourned to Dec. 4.

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CM holds MPs’ meeting ahead of Parliament session

Thiruvananthapuram Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday held an online meeting with MPs from Kerala urging them to highlight various issues, particularly the financial crisis, affecting the State during the upcoming Parliament session. In the meeting, a unanimous decision emerged to raise issues in the Parliament related to the removal…

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Centre does not seem to be serious about drought relief in State, says Minister

Minister Patil criticizes Union gov't for lack of drought relief in Belagavi, Karnataka. He urges BJP MPs to convince Union gov't to support farmers. State gov't declared all taluks as drought-hit & released funds for drinking water works. Cabinet decided to allow all willing workers to get work under MGNREGA.…

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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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Free ration scheme to cost exchequer at least ₹15,000 crore extra per year

The overall food subsidy bill is governed by the economic cost of rice and wheat, which is, in turn, influenced by factors such as the cost of procurement, storage and distribution, the official said.

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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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Aam Aadmi Party seeks Centre’s aid for installing solar pump sets

AAP urges Centre to financially support State to install solar pumps for farmers. Both State and Union govts should invest equally in State's development. Solar pumps will save thousands of crores being spent by govts and farmers will earn additional income. Solar energy will boost country's GDP and reduce crop…

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Drought impact: Onion prices skyrocket

Bengaluru: Drought has caused severe crop loss in Chitradurga, major onion-growing belt, leading to skyrocketing prices of onions in retail market. Arrivals of onions from Challakere reduced to less than 10% of usual. Quality of onions improved, but old 'peeled out' onions still available at lower prices. Union govt. fixed…

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DMK has no justification to avoid caste survey in the State: PMK

. PMK urges TN govt to initiate caste survey; CM Stalin has no justification to delay it. Founder S. Ramadoss blames DMK for missing 3 chances. He's ready to meet CM to press for survey. State has power, resources to do it; no need to plead with Centre. Caste survey…

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MLA seeks task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road

Kalpetta MLA T. Siddique seeks special task force to clear traffic block on Ghat Road to Wayanad. Blames Union and State govts for recurring issue, despite Assembly taking it up. MLA demands alternative road from Padinjarathara to Poozhithodu, to meet Union Ministers and organise people's agitation.

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Union, States duty-bound to the pledge to completely eradicate manual scavenging: SC

SC: Fraternity, equality and dignity remain an illusion if people are forced to enter sewers for a living and die in them. Union and States must implement Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013. SC enhanced compensation to ₹30 lakh and directed govt to take steps…

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PM dedicates Namma Metro Purple Line to nation

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who attended the event through video conferencing, said a 2.10-km stretch between K.R. Pura and Baiyappanahalli, and another 2.05-km stretch from Kengeri to Challaghatta, were completed on October 9 with the efforts of the Karnataka and the Union governments.

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ST status for Meiteis was considered and rejected in 1982 and 2001, government records show

Records show Meitei community rejected twice for ST status in last 4 decades. Union and Manipur governments not made this info public. Protest rally against HC order triggered violence between Meitei and ST Kuki-Zo communities. Office of RGI and Manipur govt. found Meiteis don't possess tribal characteristics. Union government didn't…

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Experts committee submits report to CM on Union govt. Bills

An expert committee headed by Minister for Law, Justice and Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil, submitted a study report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the Bills — The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, — presented in the Lok…

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