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Topic: Uttarakhand

After ‘love, land & thook jihad’, ‘illegal’ madrasas are Dhami govt’s latest target in Uttarakhand

The government has sealed over 50 ‘illegal’ madrasas in a span of 2 weeks. Experts say it is using communal politics to take the focus away from crucial issues.

Will restricting land sales protect Uttarakhand farmers? It can trap them

While the new law prioritises land conservation and local interests, it may slow down economic growth and investment.

Insiders, outsiders, and land—Uttarakhand closes off while J&K opens up

What constitutes ‘land,’ who is an ‘outsider,’ and who can grant exemptions have long been contested. These questions have played out in many states, the latest being Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand avalanche toll rises to 4, 47 out of 55 trapped BRO workers rescued

Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari said that four choppers of the Indian Army have joined the rescue operation.

47 BRO workers trapped after massive avalanche hits Uttarakhand’s Badrinath

The construction workers of Border Roads Organisation camp were engaged in work on the border area of Mana village. ITBP and Army personnel engaged in rescue operation, says CM Dhami.

How a Hindi phrase in UCC is making even Uttarakhand BJP leaders squeamish

The UCC rules in Uttarakhand came into force on 2 January this year, making it mandatory for live-in couples to register with the state government.

Live-in relationships spark political row in Uttarakhand. Congress launches public referendum programme

The Uttarakhand government implemented the Uniform Civil Code on 27 January in a bid to regulate live-in relationships through a compulsory registration process.

Uttarakhand bans outsiders from buying agricultural & horticultural land in 11 of state’s 13 districts

The draft law has also capped size of land for residential purposes at 250 sq metres per family. Proposed legislation to be tabled in ongoing Budget Session of the Assembly.

38th National Games conclude with host state Uttarakhand bagging 103 medals, including 24 golds

Over 16,000 athletes competed in 35 events, winning 448 gold, 448 silver, and 594 bronze medals. Uttarakhand ranked 7th.

Uttarakhand UCC will make it easier for live-in couples to find houses: Implementation panel chief

State’s ex-chief secretary Shatrughan Singh asserts law has ‘no intention to look into bedroom’ and safeguards would ensure live-in couples from elsewhere came to Uttarakhand for safety. 

On Camera

Defence, tech, education—Modi’s visit will boost India-UK ties

Given the immediate challenges on India’s borders, cooperation in the defence sector with partners such as the UK has achieved greater importance.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Indian firm sets up titanium, superalloy plants to meet global need. Safran, Dassault, BAE line up

PTC Industries is investing Rs 1,000 cr in 4 manufacturing plants in UP, has already started supplying titanium parts to BAE Systems for its M-777 howitzers that India also uses.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.