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73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council Held in Shillong
The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council was held in Shillong under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and NEC Chairman Amit…
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NFHS-6 Shows Decline in Child Stunting in Meghalaya
The NFHS-6 factsheet recorded a reduction in stunting among children below five years in Meghalaya, from 46.5% in NFHS-5 to 36.8% in NFHS-6. The…
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Multinational Exercise PRAGATI 2026 Begins at Umroi
Exercise PRAGATI 2026 began at Umroi Military Station near Shillong with India and 12 partner countries, making 13 participating nations in all. The two-we
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Rajasthan ACB Arrests Former Minister Mahesh Joshi in Jal Jeevan Mission Tender Scam
In June 2024, Rajasthan ACB arrested former Minister Mahesh Joshi for corruption in Jal Jeevan Mission tenders, exposing systemic procurement vulnerabilities. The case underscores…
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Supreme Court on Judicial Intervention in Religious Practices: Constitutional and Socioeconomic Implications
The Supreme Court of India in 2024 cautioned against judicial overreach in petitions on religious practices, emphasizing constitutional balance under Articles 25 and 26.…
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Delhi Urges Dhaka to Expedite Verification of 2,800 Illegal Immigrants: Legal and Security Implications
In 2024, India requested Bangladesh to expedite verification of 2,800 alleged illegal immigrants pending repatriation. Delays hinder India's enforcement of immigration laws under the…
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Systematic Exclusion of Fathers in India’s Reproductive Health Interventions
Fathers are systematically excluded from India’s reproductive health interventions due to entrenched gender norms, policy focus on maternal health, and weak institutional frameworks. Only…
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Governor’s Role in Ensuring Formation of Stable State Governments in India
The Governor’s constitutional duty under Articles 164(1) and 163 to ensure the formation of a stable government is critical for democratic governance. Judicial pronouncements…
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Supreme Court Questions Parliamentary Debate on Appointment Law of CEC and ECs
The Supreme Court in April 2024 questioned whether Parliament held a proper debate on the 1991 Act governing appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner…
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India’s First Barrier-less Toll Booth on NH-27: Enhancing Traffic Efficiency through FASTag and RFID
India launched its first barrier-less toll booth on NH-27 in Uttar Pradesh in 2024, utilizing FASTag and RFID under the NETC program. This innovation…