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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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Topic: BJP government

Haryana makes first appointments to Dept of Future with 2 IAS officers as director & commissioner

Announced by CM Saini in his budget speech, Dept of Future is believed to be first-of-its-kind in India, focusing on strategic foresight & long-term planning for state's development.

Delhi Police’s newly formed ‘Shishtachar’ squad doesn’t want to be ‘anti-romeo’

Delhi Police launched ‘Shishtachar’ squads at 'vulnerable spots' across all 15 police districts. The teams work in two shifts till 9 pm, with night patrols yet to begin.

222 mafias killed, 930 booked under NSA: Yogi 8-yr report card leans heavily on ‘improved law & order’

Samajwadi Party chief and former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav asks what's the point of celebrating 8 years when cases of encounters and rapes in Uttar Pradesh being reported daily.

Reality check for Delhi officials post-poll. Assembly Speaker asks why MLAs’ letters, calls are ignored

In a letter to Chief Secretary Dharmendra, Vijender Gupta has termed the issue a ‘serious matter’ and asked for a compliance report too.

Akhilesh, Kharge blame ‘mismanagement’ at Mahakumbh for stampede, say admin focused on ‘self-promotion’

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav also made several suggestions for the BJP govt, saying that these should not be considered complaints.

Why Congress, Akali Dal & AAP see political plot behind delay in Panjab University senate poll

91-member senate is apex governing body of 142-year-old university, and term of its members ended on 31 October. Fresh elections have not been announced, sparking speculation.

Budget 2024 gives cosmetic solutions to unemployment—hollow shells where substance is needed

The measures announced in the Budget to address the problem of thwarted aspirations of young people don't seem to be a strategic response to the underlying issues.

JJP chief Dushyant Chautala says ready to support Congress to topple Saini govt in Haryana

Chautala says his party will support the congress from outside if it brings a no-confidence motion against ruling BJP govt in the Haryana assembly.

Centre accords Y+ escort’ category CRPF security to BJP leader Sandhu

Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been granted security cover across India based on a recent threat analysis report received from IB. He was also the former Indian Ambassador to the US.

Parliamentary panel urges Modi govt to increase MGNREGS workdays from 100 to 150

While activists also say the number of work days should be increased, they stressed it could be done only if adequate funds were allocated for the scheme.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.