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TopicLand allotment

Topic: land allotment

What SC said as it quashed 2005 AP law allowing land allotment exclusively for lawmakers, IAS

AP Government Memoranda of 2005 allowed land allotment at basic rates to journalists & defence personnel too. All lease deeds executed by Telangana govt under it stand cancelled now.

Himachal bid for land to tribals near China-occupied Tibet stuck with governor, Congress protests

To give this land to tribals for cultivation, state requires governor to suspend Forest (Conservation) Act. Matter pending 5 months with Raj Bhavan, which has sought 'clarifications'.

Haryana IAS seeks police protection for family after wife’s complaint against ‘illegal raid’ by ACB

D. Suresh, posted as resident commissioner of Haryana in Delhi, has also sought FIR against ACB's 'illegal' probe against him in connection with allotment of a Gurugram plot in 2019.

Haryana IAS officer’s wife seeks FIR for ‘raid’ on sports channel she founded, writes to DGP

Kanthi D. Suresh, wife of IAS officer D. Suresh, has alleged harassment and blackmail by vigilance officials. But, a senior officer from the bureau denies the charges.

What’s Nagpur land allotment ‘scam’ & why MVA wants Shinde to resign over it

Following the Bombay HC order, the MVA has been demanding CM's resignation, who as minister during the previous MVA govt, allotted land reserved for slum dwellers to private individuals.

Modi govt plans relief for 14 political parties owing 150 cr in land dues, BJP dues maximum

Cabinet likely to pass proposal to change category of land allotments for party offices in Delhi, made between 2000 and 2017, from 'institutional' to ‘central govt-to-govt’ transfer to slash rates.

Sourav Ganguly was ‘able to play with the system’, Calcutta HC says, cancels land allotment

Calcutta High Court pulls up West Bengal govt, Sourav Ganguly for not following procedure in land allotment done in February 2013, holds that no one is exclusive or above the law.

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Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.