With a relatively high bureaucratic density and strained state finances, Himachal Pradesh chief minister believes downsizing will save hill state a lot of money.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board proposes tighter checks against fraud insolvency proceedings, flagging cases where firms may use resolution process to settle debts, ring-fence assets, evade scrutiny.
House panel flags delay in production in 5 lithium brine blocks acquired in Argentina, limited progress in securing other assets, & prolonged timelines from negotiation to production.
PM stresses the need for India to strengthen its manufacturing base, technological capabilities and defence preparedness, while expanding its role in the global economy.
The move by Congress-led govt further intensifies growing conflict between the ruling party & its objections to organisations like RSS, which has significant presence in the state.
In 2024, majority of 9‑judge SC bench ruled royalty is not a tax but a payment by mining lessee to state govt for right to extract. Justice Nagarathna cautioned about overlapping state taxes.
Parliament passes Bill. Oppn says amendments violate a 2024 Supreme Court judgement which upheld states’ power to tax mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.
Federal think tank in its latest report maps India’s workforce and learners across five segments, reveals that fewer than one in 12 secondary schools currently offer vocational subjects.
Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
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