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Amit Shah reviews security situation, counter-terrorism measures in Kashmir

The home minister was briefed about the steps taken to eliminate terrorism from J&K. This is his first visit to the union territory since the repeal of Article 370.

Govt defends criteria for EWS quota in jobs & education, likely to urge SC not to modify system

Supreme Court had questioned methodology adopted by govt in fixing Rs 8 lakh as annual income limit to identify EWS for providing 10% quota in jobs and educational institutions.

Asset monetisation plan for roads on track, govt to open bids in Oct to monetise 436 km of NHs

The road ministry plans to monetise a total of 5,350 km stretch of highways this fiscal.

Bengal’s ex-chief secy takes Modi govt to Central Admin Tribunal over ‘indiscipline’ probe

Bengal govt officials say Alapan Bandyopadhyay filed an application with CAT challenging Centre’s jurisdiction in initiating a probe against him, bypassing the state.

Enforce preventive detention safeguard cleared in 1978: Dulat, Shyam Saran, 98 others tell govt

In 1978, Parliament passed a constitutional amendment to prevent abuse of provision for preventive detention. Group of 100 ex-civil servants says delay in enforcement 'unconscionable'.

E-shram portal for unorganised sector to be linked to 3 welfare schemes by year-end

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana will be linked to e-Shram in next fortnight. PM Shram Yogi Maandhan and PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana will follow.

Christians cry foul as Karnataka House panel orders church ‘survey to check forced conversions’

Opposition MLAs allege decision of backward classes and minorities welfare committee was taken without any consultation, as BJP legislator defends move.

Controversial order to split MNREGA payments on caste lines withdrawn after states object

Social justice ministry noted that its field report indicated a deepening of caste division within village communities over segregation of workers into SCs, STs and others.

E-vehicle charging stations every 40-60 km, 40,000 km of highway coverage: NHAI’s 2023 target

In an interview to ThePrint, Road Secretary and NHAI chairman Giridhar Aramane said 700 charging stations will come up as part of wayside amenities on national highways.

‘Covid not over’ — Modi govt refuses Delhi request for separate Chhath Puja guidelines

Deputy Delhi CM Manish Sisodia wrote to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya seeking separate guidelines for Chhath Puja, after DDMA barred its celebration at public places.

On Camera

Russian-style socialism dominated Nehru’s imagination. It was disastrous

It is necessary to break the spell of socialist dogma on the imagination of those attracted by its Utopia as the only scientific way of progress, wrote MA Venkatarao in 1963.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.