Patna, July 27 (IANS) In a significant decision, the Home Department of the Bihar government on Monday announced the withdrawal of all criminal cases registered against students who participated in protests over the NEET-UG examination. The Home Department also clarified that no further legal action would be taken against students in connection with the protests.According to an official communication issued on July 27 by Kshtranil Singh, Special Secretary, Home Department, the government has dec…
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Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations. In a post on X, Sarma said, “I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji.” The Chief Minister said a credible examination system rests on …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union MoS for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the government’s focus on transparency, accountability and employee welfare resolved several legacy service‑related grievances that had remained pending for nearly 25 to 30 years.Government remains committed to engaging with employee organisations through regular dialogue and constructive consultations, the minister said while interacting with a 12‑member delegation of the …
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Saturday accused the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress of “exploiting” the future of students and youths, while adding that under the Modi government, stringent steps are being taken against the “paper leak mafia”. He asserted that anyone who plays with the future of students will not be spared, stating that action has already been taken against those accused in the NEET paper leak case.Speaking at a public programme at …
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The rapid expansion of global financial networks, digital transactions and transnational funding mechanisms has created new governance challenges relating to financial transparency, foreign influence and protection of democratic institutions. Consequently, regulation of foreign financial flows has emerged as an accepted feature of modern governance in many democracies, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.”The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCR…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Singer and television host Aditya Narayan has spoken out about the importance of protecting merit and ensuring fairness in the country’s examination system. In his recent post, he stressed that every student’s hard work deserves to be safeguarded and called for greater transparency and accountability in the wake of examination-related failures. Taking to Instagram, Aditya wrote, “Merit, fairness and opportunity are national responsibilities. The biggest issue here is whe…
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actor Rajkummar Rao shared a heartfelt message amid the intense ongoing student protests.He urged people and authorities alike to choose empathy, dialogue and peaceful engagement over confrontation.Taking to his social media account, the actor was seen stressing over the importance of listening to young voices while maintaining peace.His note began, ‘When young people feel unheard, it is a reminder that society must listen. Every voice deserves to be heard with dignity, fa…
Amaravati, July 21 (IANS) A day after the police lathi charge on students protesting the NEET paper leaks in the national Capital, the YSR Congress Party has called for handling of protest by students and young people with responsibility and sensitivity. The party demanded that the NDA government listen to their genuine concerns and works towards meaningful solutions.“Democracy must not only be upheld, but must also be seen to be upheld,” reads a post on YSR Congress Party’s official handl…
Chennai, July 21 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a major overhaul of the liquor procurement policy of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), directing the state-run retail monopoly to purchase alcoholic beverages more evenly from all approved manufacturers instead of relying heavily on a handful of companies.TASMAC, which operates more than 4,000 retail liquor outlets across Tamil Nadu, currently procures Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from 11 manufacturers and b…
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to engage in dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and instead resorting to force, saying the government should have addressed his concerns through discussions rather than removing him during a peaceful hunger strike.Addressing the media in Tonk, Pilot said it was surprising that the government was neither willing to hold discussions with Wangchuk nor prepared to consider his demands, despite the Parlia…