Probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar has filed a harassment case against Pune Collector Suhas Divase. Divase had reported Khedkar for allegedly misusing her power, which led to her transfer to Washim. Khedkar, who was serving as an assistant collector in Pune, was moved to Washim as a supernumerary assistant collector. She was accused of demanding…
Shilanand Lakra, an overlooked hockey talent in India since 2022, has been signed by HC Melbourne to play in Australia’s premier domestic hockey league, Hockey One. This opportunity may pave the way for his comeback to the Indian men’s team, showcasing his skills on an international platform. Strategic Signing for Global Reach Hockey One’s strategic…
An Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Baikuntha Pradhan, was allegedly assaulted by Lalit Kumar, the son of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, and five others at Raj Bhavan in Puri. The incident, which took place during the preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s Rath Yatra visit, has ignited a major political controversy in Odisha. Detailed Account of the…
The Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) celebrated its 15th anniversary in New Delhi, marking a milestone in its mission to promote digital inclusion and rural enterprise. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Sh. Jitin Prasada, and other distinguished guests, including…
The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has announced the annual observance of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on June 25. This day will honor the millions who struggled to revive democracy during the Emergency imposed on the same date in 1975. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on the…
The Government of India is poised to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE), a Rs 750 crore initiative aimed at providing substantial support to start-ups and agripreneurs. The announcement was made during a pre-launch stakeholder meet at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai, attended by key figures from the agricultural and financial sectors….
On Friday, the Supreme Court raised significant concerns about the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) arrest policy under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The court highlighted a notable discrepancy: out of 1,142 prosecution complaints filed, only 513 arrests have been made. This gap prompted the court to question whether the ED has a consistent policy…
Key Amendments to the J&K Reorganisation Act The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has amended the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, enhancing the powers of the Lieutenant Governor. President Droupadi Murmu approved these changes, effective from July 12, 2024. Presidential Approval The amendments were made under the authority granted by section 55 of the…
Supreme Court says Indian married men must financially empower wives · Court dismisses man’s plea against paying interim maintenance · Court says financial empowerment secures homemaker’s position in family Financial Empowerment for Homemakers On Tuesday, the Supreme Court made a significant observation regarding the financial responsibilities of married men towards their homemaker wives. The court emphasized that…
At the 13th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Bhubaneswar, President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, underscored the importance of ethical considerations in scientific endeavors. Praising NISER for its swift ascent in the educational domain, she commended its blend of scientific rationality and traditional values. The President is…
