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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicSwachhata Hi Seva

Topic: Swachhata Hi Seva

Swachhata Hi Seva concludes with transformation of 519 Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) across India

The SHS campaign, which started on 17 September focused on transforming neglected areas lacking significant health and hygiene facilities and aimed to improve the welfare of sanitation workers.

Piyush Goyal leads pledge, hails PM Modi’s ‘Swachhata’ vision

Goyal credited the prime minister for making cleanliness a people's movement.

UP Swachhagrahis who helped make India open-defecation free ‘not paid since 2019’, say ‘govt forgot us’

Swachagrahis are demanding compensation of Rs 250 a day along with promised bonus of Rs 10,000. CM Yogi promised minimum pay last year but it seemingly remains to be delivered.

Royal Enfield, SX4s to photocopiers — govt aims to make Rs 400-cr off Central Secretariat ‘clean-up’

23 vehicles, cited by CISF as 'security threat', added to list of items languishing at Shastri Bhawan, which houses several ministries & govt depts. 'Scrap disposal' to begin tomorrow.

Arvind Kejriwal wants Delhiites to carry mobile phones everywhere except his office & home

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Brushing Rewari case under the carpet, and Modi’s sudden ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ initiative

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On Camera

Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force

Under Article 324, the ECI requisitions central forces to ensure free and fair polling. But once the ballot boxes are sealed, that authority begins to fade.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.