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BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inciting Waqf Act violence
By Chennaivision on April 12, 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “supporting, inciting and encouraging” the recent incidents of violence in the state during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The BJP criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government for allegedly failing to uphold its constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety… Continue reading "BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inciting Waqf Act violence"
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Railways earned an additional Rs 8,913 crore in 5 years by withdrawing senior citizens’ concessions
By Chennaivision on April 11, 2025

The Indian Railways has earned an additional revenue of approximately Rs 8,913 crore in five years by withdrawing concessions for senior citizens, according to replies from the Centre for Railway Information Systems on a Right to Information Act applications. CRIS functions under the Railway Ministry and develops as well as maintains ticketing and passengers data besides offering various other services.… Continue reading "Railways earned an additional Rs 8,913 crore in 5 years by withdrawing senior citizens’ concessions"
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Cabinet clears Rs 64,000 crore Rafale deal to get 26 marine jets
By Chennaivision on April 10, 2025

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its final nod for the deal to procure 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France at a cost of about Rs 64,000 crore for the Indian Navy. The Indian Air Force (IAF) already operates 36 Rafale jets. Rafale-M is the naval variant of the… Continue reading "Cabinet clears Rs 64,000 crore Rafale deal to get 26 marine jets"
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SC seeks replies from UGC, govt on PIL raising questions on NAAC accreditations
By Chennaivision on April 9, 2025

The Supreme Court on Wednesday began hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns of transparency and fairness in the process of assessment and grading of higher educational institutions conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), a development that came against the backdrop of an ongoing probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into bribery allegations against… Continue reading "SC seeks replies from UGC, govt on PIL raising questions on NAAC accreditations"
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Dubai Crown Prince meets PM Modi, discusses trade and defence
By Chennaivision on April 9, 2025

The visiting Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed trade ties and stepping up defence manufacturing collaboration. The Crown Prince, who is also the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as well.… Continue reading "Dubai Crown Prince meets PM Modi, discusses trade and defence"
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FinMin to implement ‘one state, one RRB’ soon to improve efficiency
By Chennaivision on April 7, 2025

The finance ministry will soon implement the ‘One State-One RRB’ plan to achieve operational efficiency and cost rationalisation and consolidation of 43 regional rural banks (RRBs) to 28. Most of the work related to the issue of consolidation have been completed and the fourth round would happen soon, according to sources. As per the roadmap prepared by the finance ministry,… Continue reading "FinMin to implement ‘one state, one RRB’ soon to improve efficiency"
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Waqf Amendment Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent
By Chennaivision on April 7, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament earlier this week. Murmu also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025. “The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the president on April 5, 2025, and is hereby published for general information: The Waqf (Amendment) Act,… Continue reading "Waqf Amendment Bill gets President Droupadi Murmu’s assent"
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PM Modi, Sri Lankan President sign 7 MoUs
By Chennaivision on April 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today, aimed at bolstering the strategic and developmental partnership between the two neighbours. Several agreements in various sectors, including defence and energy, have been signed in the presence of the two leaders. Addressing the joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that President Dissanayake… Continue reading "PM Modi, Sri Lankan President sign 7 MoUs"
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Watershed moment, says Modi as Rajya Sabha passes Waqf bill
By Chennaivision on April 4, 2025

The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink in the armour of the parties opposing the bill. The voting was 128 votes in favour of the bill and 95 against. The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and… Continue reading "Watershed moment, says Modi as Rajya Sabha passes Waqf bill"
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CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house
By Chennaivision on March 26, 2025

The in-house inquiry into the controversy surrounding justice Yashwant Varma gained momentum on Tuesday as the three-judge panel visited his official residence in Delhi from where a large amount of cash was discovered on March 14. The committee, constituted by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, reached justice Varma’s residence at 1 pm and spent around 45 minutes inspecting… Continue reading "CJI’s probe panel visits high court judge Yashwant Varma’s house"

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