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Topic: Government of India

X says Indian govt issued blocking order for Reuters, 2,300+ accounts. IT ministry denies

X's statement counters govt's statement from Sunday that there was 'no requirement' from it to 'withhold Reuters handle'. The platform also expressed concerns over press censorship in India.

Modi govt announces largest recruitment of lateral entrants amid ‘acute shortage’ of IAS officers

In 5th such recruitment drive since implementation of the scheme in 2018, Centre has released an ad announcing 45 vacancies for lateral entry posts. Oppn has slammed lack of reservation.

Govt and non-profits must collaborate for Viksit Bharat 2047. Time to drive change is now

To collectively unlock social impact and drive sustainable, positive change in communities, we need to foster strong partnerships between non-profits and governments. Collaboration can amplify impact and drive transformative change.

India tops global internet shutdown list for 6th year in a row — ‘it is widening digital divide’

India accounted for nearly 41% of the 283 documented internet shutdowns across 39 countries in 2023, according to a report by digital rights nonprofit Access Now.

India, Cambodia sign MoU to strengthen civil service cooperation

Under the MoU, the two countries will facilitate exchange visits focused on administrative reforms and good governance

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs to conduct Swachhata Pakhwada, 2024

The process will include the review and disposal of pending physical files by the Ministry, a PIB press release stated.

Ministry of Mines organises webinar for advanced research in mining sector

The S&T-PRISM program has a goal of bridging the gap between research and development and commercialization and promoting a complete value chain in the mining and mineral sector.

Canadian intelligence claims India interfered with country’s election processes

Documents declassified by Canadian Intelligence made public Thursday allege that India is interested in engaging with its diaspora in Canada to shape political outcomes in its favour.  

In Manipur govts have manufactured dystopia for decades, not peace. It’s showing now

Learning all the wrong lessons from the British empire, independent India chose to rule the northeast through cash and coercion.

Twitter’s allegations of govt threats to shut it down an ‘outright lie,’ says deputy IT minister

Rajeev Chandrashekhar said Twitter was in repeated violations of Indian law and started complying with Indian laws only from June 2022.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?