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From loss to livelihood: J&K L-G hands over appointment letters to 39 next of kin of terror victims

Finally some hope for families ravaged by terror. So far 200 appointment letters for govt jobs given this year. Also, 156 given self-employment opportunities.

Centre-Delhi ties set for repair, as BJP govt to drop all AAP era cases against L-G & Union govt

Legal tussle began early into the AAP’s first term in national capital. There are at least half a dozen litigations against Centre & Lieutenant Governor pending in apex court.

MHA broadens powers of J&K L-G, gives him more say in matters of police, public order, postings

This means that if and when the Union territory gets a chief minister following assembly elections, he or she will not have any say in these matters as long as J&K remains a UT.

NC & PDP boycott Manoj Sinha swearing-in, MP says J&K needs change of policy, not face

Anantnag MP Justice Masoodi said ceremony was ‘insignificant’, while his Baramulla counterpart Akbar Lone said NC didn’t accept decisions of 5 August 2019.

Why Manoj Sinha, PM Modi’s first true emissary in Kashmir, is in for a rough ride

Manoj Sinha’s appointment as J&K Lieutenant Governor is a strong policy statement. He has a strong RSS background and enjoys proximity with PM Modi.

RBI rightly kept status quo on rates, but with inflation set to rise, its options are limited

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Jammu and Kashmir L-G Murmu said to have quit on first anniversary of Article 370 scrapping

Officials in the J&K L-G office refused to confirm or deny the move but two senior officials in the administration said Murmu had resigned.

Delhi L-G reverses controversial home quarantine order, AAP welcomes move

The order was issued less than 24 hours ago, Friday evening, and had triggered an immediate backlash from the AAP government in Delhi.

Former BJP leaders running UTs, once an IAS preserve, exempt from model code

Three Union Territories — Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli — are run by ex-BJP leaders. A recent EC order has effectively exempted the office from the model code of conduct.

Rope in cafes, petrol pumps, chemist shops to create shelters for women in distress, says Delhi panel

Study group was formed to suggest measures that could help turn Delhi get rid of the tag as the most unsafe city in India.

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North Indians need a crash course from Malayalis. Civic sense can be taught

One can feel the difference the moment the train enters Kerala—cleaner railway platforms, more hygienic food stalls, orderly passengers, no stench, and, of course, fresh air.

Maharashtra Budget: Fadnavis hands farmers another loan waiver even as 6 lakh await benefits of 1st one

Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay. 

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.