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Don’t make Aadhaar-based payments mandatory for NREGA till mechanism is foolproof: House panel

The system, first introduced in 2017, was finally made mandatory in January. But a panel report tabled Thursday, says all ‘major bottlenecks’ should be resolved first.

Centre makes Aadhaar-linked pay mandatory for MGNREGS workers, over 1.78 cr ineligible to seek work

Refusing to extend implementation deadline for 5th time, govt says exemption will be given in case of technical snag or Aadhaar-related issue. Congress calls decision 'cruel, anti-poor'.

Modi govt makes Aadhaar-based payments mandatory for NREGA workers from 1 Sept, ‘illegal’ say activists 

Rural Development ministry decided against extending deadline for 3rd time. With 19% workers still to be linked, activists fear the move may result in deletion of job cards.

Material mindset causing ‘unchecked desires’, stress and divorce, says RSS

In a resolution passed at its top policy making body's meet, RSS says ‘distortions and rigidity have crept in our society’ with time.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.