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Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Dues on Mineral Rights Limited to Post-April 1, 2005

New Delhi, August 14, 2024: The Supreme Court has ruled that states can recover tax dues on mineral rights only for periods after April 1, 2005. This clarification came after a previous July 25 judgment upheld the power of states to levy taxes on mineral-bearing land, while ruling that royalty payments to the Centre are…

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Railways to Provide Full Support to Dera Radha Soami Management: Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu

New Delhi, August 13, 2024: Indian Railways has pledged full support to the Dera Radha Soami Satsang (RSSB) management, particularly in enhancing infrastructure at the Beas railway station in Punjab. Beas is a crucial hub for RSSB followers, with significant traffic during both Satsang events and regular days. Following a high-level meeting between Dera Radha…

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Renovation Work Near Crime Scene at RG Kar Hospital Sparks Controversy in Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Case

Kolkata August 14 2024 : The ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a 31-year-old female doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has taken a new turn, sparking political controversy. The Kolkata Police have arrested a civic volunteer, Sanjoy Roy, in connection with the brutal crime, but recent developments at the crime…

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CBI team arrives to Kolkata to start a probe into a doctor-rape murder case amidst a doctors’ strike

Kolkata : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal, following an order from the Calcutta High Court. The court’s directive to transfer the case from the Kolkata Police to the…

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Andhra Pradesh CM Urges Upgrades in Government School Education

Vijayawada, August 13, 2024: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for improvements in government school education, emphasizing the need for higher quality and updated syllabuses. During a review meeting at the Secretariat in Amaravati on Tuesday, Naidu stressed that the Rs 32,000 crore annually spent on education should result in visible improvements. Naidu…

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Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Plea to Remove “Socialist” and “Secular” from Constitution Preamble

New Delhi, August 13, 2024: The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a petition filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy and advocate Ashwani Upadhyay, who are seeking the removal of the words “Socialist” and “Secular” from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The hearing was deferred due to Upadhyay’s need to…

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REVERSE MIGRATION STARTED IN PUNJAB, YOUTH DUPING FOREIGN SHORES TO GET GOVERNMENT JOBS IN STATE-CM

Chandigarh, August 13 , 2024 –Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that in a ‘good omen’ for the state, reverse migration is being witnessed in Punjab as youth are leaving foreign countries to join government jobs in the state. Addressing the gathering while handing over appointment letters to 417 youth here at…

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Pramod Bhagat Suspended for 18 Months, Set to Miss Paris 2024 Paralympics

Bengaluru, August 13, 2024:  In a significant setback for India’s Paralympic ambitions, Pramod Bhagat, the gold medalist in badminton at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, has been handed an 18-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). This suspension, effective immediately, will prevent Bhagat from competing in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The suspension follows Bhagat’s…

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Jammu and Kashmir Invites Public to Independence Day Celebration at Bakshi Stadium

Srinagar, August 13, 2024: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced an open invitation for the Independence Day celebration on August 15 at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, assured that there would be no restrictions and encouraged the public to attend the main event. Bidhuri, who led the full dress rehearsal…

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IAEA Unable to Determine Cause of Zaporizhzhia Cooling Tower Fire

Vienna, August 13,2024: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported late Monday that its experts visited the damaged cooling tower at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) but have yet to identify the cause of the fire that occurred on Sunday. The incident has prompted a blame game between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia alleging…

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