Delhi Chief Minister Atishi recently inspected several roads in the capital and promised residents a “pothole-free” Diwali. During her visit to areas like NSIC Okhla and Mathura Road, she noted many roads were in poor condition and directed officials to start repairs immediately. Atishi emphasized that her government aims to ensure all roads are fixed ...
Amit Shah, India’s Home Minister, announced that the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, is set for passage in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, amidst strong opposition claims that it threatens religious rights of minorities and interferes with existing waqf boards. The government argues the bill aims to enhance transparency and reduce arbitrary powers of waqf ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for numerous projects in Maharashtra, totaling over Rs 11,200 crore, through video conferencing on Sunday. Key highlights include the inauguration of the Pune Metro section connecting District Court to Swargate, marking the completion of Phase-1 of the project. PM Modi will also lay ...
 "India slashes rice export duties to boost shipments, as bumper harvests promise lower prices and renewed access to global markets.")
India has reduced the export duty on parboiled rice from 20% to 10% due to rising inventories and an upcoming harvest. This change will make Indian rice more competitive globally, potentially driving prices down in countries like Thailand and Vietnam. The export duty for brown rice and husked rice has also been cut to 10%, ...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in Rewari, Haryana, on September 27, 2024, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. He criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for questioning his knowledge about the minimum support price (MSP), stating that the BJP government in Haryana is procuring 24 crops at this price. Shah highlighted improvements ...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to vote for the BJP in the ongoing Assembly elections. He claimed that a significant victory for the BJP would lead to the merger of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India. Speaking at a rally in Ramgrah, he criticized rival parties ...
The creation of 17 new districts in Rajasthan, aimed at decentralizing governance, has turned into a logistical nightmare and a political battleground. Many villagers are still required to travel back to their original districts for essential services like land records and licenses. The situation is particularly challenging in Khairthal-Tijara, where most officials are temporarily assigned ...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently criticized the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) government, accusing it of “vote bank” politics and promising to eliminate illegal immigrants if the BJP comes to power. Speaking at a rally, he pledged a health cover of Rs 10 lakh for poor residents aged 75 and older. Shah claimed that the ...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin returned from the U.S. on September 14, 2024, confident in his government’s commitment to fully implement the MOUs signed with U.S. companies, aiming to boost employment in the state. While responding to critics, including former Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami, he highlighted that his government has already attracted significant investments ...
 "Navigating Bureaucracy: The Promise and Perils of Lateral Entry Opportunities")
The concept of lateral entry into bureaucracy has gained attention as a way to bring fresh talent into government positions. A personal reflection highlights the author’s experience with a job advertisement for the CEO role at the Punjab CSR Authority in 2020, igniting their desire to contribute to society through corporate social responsibility initiatives. This ...
