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Friday, September 5, 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

Giorgio Armani brought a feminine touch to men’s tailoring — and taught them how to suit up

Armani built a multibillion-dollar global brand from something as simple as an unstructured jacket, and broke down the walls between formal and casual.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

HAL team to visit US this month for talks on joint production of GE 414 engines

The engines are meant for Tejas Mk 2 and the first tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.