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National platform, new law — how Sikri panel wants online dispute resolution to work

Online Dispute Resolution is a concept that seeks to unclog courts by offering alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, negotiation & mediation, online.

User fees, state-level regulators, fewer dams — what draft National Water Policy proposes

Panel headed by water policy expert Mihir Shah, tasked with updating 2012 National Water Policy, submitted recommendations to Jal Shakti ministry last month.

Govt procurement policy of wheat, rice aggravating water crisis — draft National Water Policy

The policy has recommended diversifying the crop procurement process. Union Jal Shakti ministry is currently going through the draft policy submitted by a 11-member committee last month.

Modi govt offers to ‘suspend’ farm laws until standoff is resolved, awaits farmers’ response

Govt has offered to suspend the laws for one or one-and-a-half years. Farmer unions say will hold a meeting Thursday to decide whether to accept or reject the proposal.

NITI Aayog plans new expert groups that will act as ‘bridge between govt and civil society’

The expert groups will include leading think-tanks, academics, universities, and NGOs. NITI Aayog would routinely consult them on key policy issues.

Modi to chair all-party meet on 30 January ahead of Budget session

The Budget session of Parliament, which will be held in two parts, is starting from 29 January to 15 February, with the second part scheduled for 8 March.

Save Punjab from desertification, move paddy-wheat to UP, Bihar, Bengal — agronomist SS Johl

93-year-old Dr Johl explains why Punjab has been in an agrarian crisis for years, and how the lives of its stressed farmers can be made easier.

Modi govt plans ‘India@75’ booklet, will list projects to be completed this year

The Modi government is also looking to dedicate projects to the country on or around 15 August 2022, when the country celebrates 75 years of Independence.

15 IAS officers transferred in Uttar Pradesh government reshuffle

Shiva Kant Dwivedi, on waiting list, has been made Special Secretary Minority Welfare, while Special Secretary, AYUSH Department, Rajkamal Yadav is now DM Baghpat.

Maharashtra govt suspends Covid vaccination drive till Monday citing issues in Co-Win app

Not just in Maharashtra, everywhere in the country this app created problems in the execution of vaccination drive, said state public health minister Rajesh Tope.

On Camera

You can’t ‘wish away’ China, India must balance economic & security considerations, says Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanyal, an economist & member of the Economic Advisory Council to PM, also suggests that if India is to import parts from China, why not allow Chinese companies to manufacture in India.

Compete, coexist, confront & contest: Army chief General Dwivedi says on dealing with China

Referring to current situation, General Upendra Dwivedi says it is stable but not normal; instead, sensitive. He adds the diplomatic side can only come up with certain options.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?