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Supreme Court moots tweaks in key provisions of Waqf law
By Chennaivision on April 17, 2025

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its concerns over the newly enacted Waqf law, questioning three aspects of the statute – the status of “waqf by user” properties declared so under earlier court orders, the majority presence of non-Muslim members in the Waqf Council and Waqf Boards and disallowing a property from operating as waqf property if it is disputed… Continue reading "Supreme Court moots tweaks in key provisions of Waqf law"
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India’s first ATM on train launched on Mumbai’s Panchavati Express
By Chennaivision on April 17, 2025

For the first time, Indian Railways has introduced an ATM inside a train, allowing passengers on the Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express to withdraw cash during their journey. Central Railway (CR) has introduced this to make travel a little more convenient for passengers who might need cash during their journey. The ATM, provided by a private bank, is placed comfortably within an… Continue reading "India’s first ATM on train launched on Mumbai’s Panchavati Express"
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Supreme Court notice to education ministry on plea seeking fair grading by NAAC
By Chennaivision on April 15, 2025

The Supreme Court has sought response from the Union education ministry and others on a plea seeking measures to ensure fair and transparent grading by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council of Higher Education Institutions. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the ministry, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the NAAC on a… Continue reading "Supreme Court notice to education ministry on plea seeking fair grading by NAAC"
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LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 50 for both subsidised, non-subsidised consumers
By Chennaivision on April 8, 2025

The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. The hike applies to both Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. The revised prices will come into effect from April 8. “For PMUY beneficiaries, the price will rise from Rs 500 to… Continue reading "LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 50 for both subsidised, non-subsidised consumers"
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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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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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West Bengal: SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers
By Chennaivision on April 3, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court’s April 2024 order cancelling the entire recruitment panel of the 2016 West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), resulting in job losses of over 25,000 teaching (for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12) and non-teaching staff (for Group C and D). A division bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna… Continue reading "West Bengal: SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers"
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India, Chile agree to begin talks for economic partnership pact
By Chennaivision on April 2, 2025

India and Chile on Tuesday announced they will begin negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric explored new avenues for cooperation in defence, critical minerals and technology. The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) will build on a Preferential Trade Agreement that India concluded with Latin America’s fifth-largest economy in May… Continue reading "India, Chile agree to begin talks for economic partnership pact"
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Supreme Court confirms cash found at Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma’s residence
By Chennaivision on March 24, 2025

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court, made public an in-house inquiry report, including photos and videos, regarding the alleged discovery of a significant amount of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. The 25-page report, submitted by Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya, contains photographic and video evidence of the purportedly recovered cash, which… Continue reading "Supreme Court confirms cash found at Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma’s residence"
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PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
By Chennaivision on March 22, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the country on April 5. The announcement was made during his statement in Parliament, according to the news portal Adaderana.lk. While speaking in Parliament, President Dissanayake also said that Modi will finalise agreements made during his visit to Delhi last year. He also confirmed… Continue reading "PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5"

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