John Brittas Criticizes Mandatory PMAY Logos on Beneficiary Houses
John Brittas slams the mandatory PMAY logo requirement on beneficiary homes, arguing that welfare schemes should not double as political branding.
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John Brittas condemns compulsory PMAY logos on welfare homes as political billboards
John Brittas argues that forcing PMAY logos on beneficiaries' homes turns welfare into political branding, undermining dignity and respect of the poor.
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Union Govt Lacks Central CSR Data and Equitable Distribution Policy
The Union government admits it maintains no central data on unspent CSR funds and has no policy for equitable CSR distribution across states, leaving decisions to company boards despite statutory obligations.
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Government Expected to Table FCRA Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha Next Week
The government will introduce the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha next week to improve transparency in foreign funding amid protests.
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Uttarakhand Orders Crackdown on Unrecognized Madrasas, Students Shifted to Government Schools
Uttarakhand orders action against unrecognised madrasas, requires registration, and shifts students to nearby government schools.
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Minister Jitendra Singh Proposes Anti-Paper Leak Bill, Congress Calls It a Mere Band-Aid
Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, 2026, proposing up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹10 crore for organised exam leaks.
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SP MPs Vow to Save Jauhar University as Delegation Meets Rampur DM
A 10-member SP MP delegation visited Rampur, meeting DM Ajay Kumar Dwivedi and university students, vowing to oppose the demolition of Jauhar University.
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500+ urge Karnataka to halt Bengaluru street vendor evictions, implement vendor rights
More than 500 citizens, activists, and public figures demand Karnataka govt to stop street vendor evictions in Bengaluru and implement vendor rights.
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AIMPLB Condemns Demolition Notices Against Azam Khan's Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
AIMPLB urges UP govt to withdraw demolition notices, calling it 'vindictive' & 'unjust'; alleges political vendetta against Azam Khan.
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KGMU Implements Non-Vegetarian Food Ban in Hostels After Governor's Inspection
King George's Medical University in Lucknow has prohibited non-vegetarian food in hostel messes and canteens following concerns raised by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel during a campus inspection.
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Uttarakhand Discontinues Financial Aid to Madrasas from 2027-2028, Replaces Madrasa Board with Minority Education Authority
Uttarakhand Cabinet ends budgetary grants to nearly 500 registered madrasas from 2027-28, integrating them into mainstream education under the new Uttarakhand State Minority Education Authority.
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Uttarakhand Govt Discontinues Grants for 456 Madrasas After Abolishing Madrasa Board
Uttarakhand govt ends grants for 456 madrasas, scrapping old system linked to Madrasa Board.
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Jammu and Kashmir Orders Book Review Following BJP's 'Academic Jihad' Protest
Jammu and Kashmir government directs schools to review books for 'objectionable content' after BJP's protest against 'pro-separatist' books.
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Assam Budget 2026-27: Denying Welfare Benefits to Men Practising Polygamy, Dismissal of Government Employees
Assam's 2026-27 Budget proposes denying welfare benefits to men practising polygamy and dismissing guilty government employees, aiming to promote women's empowerment and gender justice.
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Maharashtra Launches Land Audit Amid Christian Group Concerns
Maharashtra govt to audit church lands, assures no action against legitimate titles.
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Kerala's PM SHRI U-turn: A Deeper Look into India's Education Policy Shift
Kerala's decision to continue with the PM SHRI scheme reveals a complex interplay of financial incentives, national frameworks, and classroom narratives, raising crucial questions about educational autonomy and federalism.
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MeitY's WhatsApp Username Feature Notice Challenged by IFF for Lacking Legal Basis
IFF criticizes MeitY's notice to WhatsApp over usernames feature, arguing it has no clear basis in law and sets a precedent for government intervention in platform design.
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West Bengal CM Adhikari: 26 Lakh Annapurna Yojana Applications Rejected After Voter Roll Screening
CM Suvendu Adhikari reveals 26 lakh applications rejected due to missing names in electoral rolls, alleges inclusion of non-Indians and deceased.
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11% of Waqf Property Applications Rejected on UMEED Portal, UP Records Highest Rejections
Over 88,000 waqf property registrations rejected, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for nearly 36% of all rejections.
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Rural Workers' Coalition Announces Indefinite Protest Against VB-GRAM G
Rural workers' organisations, including NREGA Sangharsh Morcha, announce indefinite nationwide protest from July 1 against the Centre's proposed VB-GRAM G scheme, replacing MGNREGA.