A year after Rajasthan’s 17 new districts were carved out, they’ve become a political battleground between BJP and Congress. But action on a review panel’s report still pending.
Rajasthan, MP & Assam are latest states to create new districts. Boost to governance cited as factor, although lack of data means this remains an 'open empirical question'.
As monsoon sweeps the country, this survey by LocalCircles shows that heavy waterlogging is the reason behind being caught in traffic, losing working hours, vehicle wear & tear & even accidents.
TMC govt intends to carve out 7 new districts from existing ones for 'better governance', but the proposal has riled many, especially in Nadia and Murshidabad.
Council for Energy, Environment and Water measured each district’s vulnerability to climate change, found 5 states — Assam, Andhra, Maharashtra, Karnataka & Bihar — most at risk.
While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.
Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.
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