Farm laws repeal a chance to build consensus, it’s a bad idea to stop reform train, say experts
With the repeal of the farm laws, the PM also announced a committee to address future agrarian issues. Experts say a broad-based, consultative approach could bring better results.
After policemen attack Bihar judge in office, furious Patna HC asks DGP to file report
Two police personnel allegedly attacked Additional District and Sessions Judge Avinash Kumar after he made adverse remarks about police in the state and Madhubani district.
Make paid news electoral offence, create legal options to counter fake news: IT panel to govt
The standing committee on IT has unanimously adopted its report on Ethical Standards in Media. The report will be tabled in the winter session of the Parliament.
Prohibition 2.0? Bihar SHOs & chowkidars face 10-yr suspension for liquor trade on their turf
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar held a marathon review meeting with top officials and ministers Tuesday following Oppn flak for deaths of over 40 people who consumed spurious liquor,
IB, home, RAW, defence officers’ tenure can be extended for 2 yrs — Modi govt issues notification
The order comes a day after the Modi government brought in a controversial ordinance, extending the tenure of the ED & CBI chiefs for up to five years.
Modi govt holds summits, pushes for sops to try get vehicle scrapping policy off ground
Voluntary vehicle scrappage policy was launched in August, but setting up of crucial infrastructure such as scrapping facilities & automatic vehicle fitness centres proving a challenge.
J&K Chief Secy asks for review of ‘change of land use’ process, new guidelines by 25 December
Chief Secretary A.K. Mehta has tasked revenue department and board of revenue with the comprehensive evaluation of the process, and the formulation of detailed guidelines.
CM Gehlot demands special status for Rajasthan, accuses Centre of weakening states financially
Ashok Gehlot said cost of delivery for amenities like water, electricity, education, health and road infrastructure sector is high in Rajasthan.
Schools shut, WFH for govt employees: Delhi govt announces measures to tackle toxic smog
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, after an emergency meeting, told that his government will also present a proposal for lockdown before the Supreme Court.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on cryptocurrency amid concerns over misleading claims
It was strongly felt in the meeting that attempts to mislead the youth through over-promising and non-transparent advertising should be stopped, sources said.
YourTurn
Not Jashn-e-Riwaaz, real problem is in Fabindia’s casteist Bana and Rajwada collection
Fabindia’s Rajwada and Bana clothes and jewellery bring back memories for oppressed castes in Rajasthan, and not good ones.
Paytm records quarterly loss of Rs 474 crore, expenses rise to Rs 1,600 crore
This is the first earnings report since Paytm's stock tumbled after IPO launch. Parent firm One97's income and revenues rose compared to same time last year, but so did expenses.
Defence
Navy chief commissions INS Vela, calls it ‘potent platform’ for spectrum of operations
This is the fourth of the six submarines the Navy is inducting under Kalvari class submarine Project 75 and the second major induction in less than a week.
What farm laws retreat by Modi govt tells us about ruling India like a CM with brute majority
No matter how dominant BJP is, India is a federation of states and it has CMs in only 12. Agriculture is largely a state issue, and most of India doesn’t follow it unquestioningly.