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Topic: Himachal Pradesh

HP Class 6 book translates district names— Kinnaur as ‘transgender’, Mandi as ‘market’. Copies recalled

Controversy centres around English version of textbook introduced current session. Row comes amid growing conversations around risks & limitations of AI and machine-based translations.

The great kiwi rush in Himachal Pradesh

Farmers across Himachal Pradesh are replacing apple orchards with kiwi as climate stress, rising demand, and better returns drive a shift in hill agriculture.

The Chester Hills ‘benami’ land row & how it’s exposed a rift in Himachal Pradesh bureaucracy

It started with a police complaint alleging violations of Section 118—which restricts transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists—of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.

Amid revenue crisis, Himachal cuts budget by Rs 3,586 cr, defers salaries of CM, MLAs, top officials

Sukhu will defer half his own pay for six months; Group C, D employees and pensioners are fully exempt; Opposition calls it a budget that 'has gone backwards'.

‘Threshold for inclusion, no disability cap’—SC’s clarification on RPwD Act in win for Himachal lawyer

Court directed Himachal govt to appoint a lawyer who was denied post of Assistant District Attorney for having a disability percentage higher than 60%, limit set by HPPSC for the job.

Himachal reminds govt employees of ‘no jeans, no T-shirts’ rule; warns against criticism on social media

The directive, issued by Dept of Personnel, reinforces guidelines first laid down in August 2017. A senior govt official said circular was prompted by ‘recurring instances’.

Brotherly love to border toll: Why Punjab & Himachal keep squabbling over roads, rivers and revenue

An entry fee hike for vehicles from other states has sparked fresh bickering between Punjab & Himachal. But the quarrel runs deeper—hydro project dues, tourism traffic and even cultural flashpoints.

Shirtless protest arrests: Delhi cops leave Himachal with Youth Congress workers after day-long turf war

Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.

Himachal releases first-ever report on how to tackle non-carbon dioxide emissions

Himachal Pradesh released a report titled 'Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways for Himachal Pradesh,' to measure and act upon short-lived pollutant.

Trapped in debt spiral, Himachal worries it may not have funds for subsidies, pensions in coming years

The 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation to discontinue Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs), handed out by the Centre to states, would be a blow to Himachal Pradesh.

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India’s new wage code could raise pay without hurting jobs. Here’s how

The Code on Wages, 2019 represents a structural reform aimed at strengthening wage regulation, with potential implications for labour market outcomes.

Noel Tata’s resistance to IPO creates discord in board of Indian conglomerate

At the center of the rift is the initial public offering of Tata Sons, which controls a vast collection of companies that do everything from making salt to selling luxury vehicles.

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed new Navy chief, will lead critical reforms

Vice Admiral Swaminathan is regarded as a forward-looking officer focused on how future wars will be fought & how forces must prepare for them.

Muslim voters no longer matter to BJP. Only a new Hindu-led coalition can challenge Modi-Shah

These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus.