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Explained: All you need to know about IMA and what is its row with Ramdev all about
The row started with a video released last week in which Ramdev was purportedly heard calling allopathy a ‘stupid science’ and alleging that thousands of doctors had died despite taking the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection.
POLITICS
Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, ex-Maharashtra top cop who probed Malegaon bombings, Telgi scam is new CBI chief: Here's all you need to know
During a career that has spanned 35 years, Subodh Kumar Jaiswal has been known as a low-profile officer who has donned many hats in Maharashtra and on central deputation.
POLITICS
Communal campaigns and crowded rallies don’t win you elections: Pradeep Gupta, CMD Axis My India
Polarisation can never be the main reason for your victory. I have repeatedly asked voters what counts in an election and I can tell you with some certainty that I have never come across anyone who has prioritised temple construction or minority appeasement when they choose their representatives
POLITICS
All about Veena George, Shailaja Teacher's successor and Kerala's new Health Minister
In 2015, a year before her foray into electoral politics, George became the first women Executive Editor to head a media organisation in Kerala when she assumed the position at TV New.
POLITICS
Dropping KK Shailaja from Kerala's new Cabinet state committee's decision: CPI(M) central leadership
CPI(M) central leadership not asserting itself despite disquiet over dropping KK Shailaja from the new Kerala Cabinet testifies the authority CM Pinarayi Vijayan holds within the party, more so after LDF's historic election win.
POLITICS
Explained | Narada sting operation case involving TMC leaders: Everything you need to know
The case pertains to the ‘Narada tapes’ sting operation shot in 2014 by Narada news portal, purportedly showing 12 TMC leaders accepting bribes from a journalist who posed as a businessman on camera.
INDIA
Khan Chacha Oxygen Concentrator hoarding case: Everything we know so far
During verification, police said, they found that the four officials of Matrix firm, now released on Bail, were allegedly selling the equipment through a portal named X-Factor, which has a logo of Matrix Cellular Services and sells a range of COVID-19 products.
INDIA
COVID-19 and Delhi's healthcare system: How the cookie crumbled
The National Capital's healthcare system has been one of its biggest selling points. But the 'fourth wave' of COVID-19 has left the city's system on the verge of collapse, while the Centre-State blame game rages
POLITICS
How a Noida-based exam security solutions firm is using AI tools to manage crowds at the Kumbh
The AI-based police surveillance system consists of 310 CCTV cameras, 50 internet protocol-based public address systems and five variable message display boards, apart from the computers, all of which keep an eye on the three lakh devotees who, on an average, throng the ghats every day
POLITICS
Who is Sushil Chandra, the new Chief Election Commissioner?
Chandra, who served as a revenue service officer for 38 years, was posted as the Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) from November, 2016 until February 2019 when he assumed the charge of Election Commissioner.
POLITICS
Was COVID-19 vaccines export also an 'oversight', asks Rahul Gandhi in letter to PM Modi requesting shots for 'everyone who needs it'
Congress leader proposes moratorium on vaccine exports, ‘fast tracking’ approval of other jabs and giving states a greater say in procurement and distribution
POLITICS
Who is Mukhtar Ansari, the gangster-turned-legislator brought back to UP Jail from Punjab?
Ansari is the product of the criminalisation of politics that emerged in UP in 1980’s when the village panchayat and assembly polls were held under the shadow of dacoits
INDIA
Explained: Here’s how the Chief Justice of India is appointed
In the absence of a constitutional provision, the procedure relies on convention. The outgoing CJI recommends his successor – a practice, which is strictly based on seniority
INDIA
Who is Justice NV Ramana, the next Chief Justice of India?
Born on August 27, 1957 in an agricultural family in Krishna district’s Ponnavaram village of undivided Andhra Pradesh, the CJI was a student leader during Emergency in 1975 and lost a year because of his activism
POLITICS
The long history of raids by central agencies on Opposition leaders during elections
Income Tax officials raided the properties of DMK chief MK Stalin’s daughter Senthamarai and her husband Sabareesan in Chennai on April 2, four days ahead of assembly polls in Tamil Nadu where the ruling AIADMK-BJP combine is contesting against opposition’s DMK-Congress alliance. The NDA, and UPA in the past have faced allegations of misusing central agencies against political rivals.
POLITICS
Explained: The organisational structure of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
The RSS has an unusual structure where the umbrella body oversees more than 100 affiliates dealing with diverse issues such as the economy, ex-servicemen, border areas, education, culture, charity, law, environment and social welfare with a focus on Hindu values and patriotism. A major difference from other organisations is a glass ceiling for married people.
INDIA
Explained | All you need to know about Delhi's new excise policy
Through a slew of measures like lowering the drinking age from 25 to 21 and allowing super-premium vends, the new policy aims to increase the coffers of the state government. The policy also proposes to reduce the number of dry days in the national capital.
POLITICS
Congress-led Mahajot alliance will form the next government in Assam: Bhupesh Baghel
The feisty Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, who is party observer for the polls, says a `desperate’ BJP has taken three different positions on CAA in Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu respectively; predicts 100-plus for grand coalition
POLITICS
Explained: All you need to know about NCT Bill and how it seeks to extend powers to Delhi L-G
In simpler terms, the Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 15, seeks to enhance powers of the Lieutenant Governor over the elected government.
POLITICS
Meet Anil Deshmukh, the Maharashtra minister at the centre of Rs 100 crore bribery charges
The Home Minister is no stranger to controversy and his propensity for loose talk has embarrassed the MVA government in the past. Sources suggest that many of his colleagues now want him to go, to ease pressure on the government
POLITICS
Muslims taking to family planning faster than Hindus; Polygamy a myth: Former CEC SY Quraishi
Published by Harper Collins, the 299-page book cites verses from the Quran to argue how Islam, contrary to the widespread belief within and outside the community, has been the frontrunner of the concept of family planning.
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath’s ODOP scheme is preserving, promoting local art and crafts of Uttar Pradesh : Navneet Sehgal
In three years since its inception, the One District One Product, a flagship initiative of Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, has enrolled 80,000 artisans from across the state with 11,000 products available on Amazon.
POLITICS
Assembly Elections 2021 | Here's what happens to cash and goodies worth crores seized in poll season
The status of money and other electoral inducements captured by authorities, once the ballot has been cast, remains largely opaque, despite petitions to the apex court and filing of several RTI queries
POLITICS
PC Chacko Interview | Congress headless, adhocism at the top hurting party
PC Chacko, who sent his resignation letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi and former party president Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the seats in his home state were divided on the basis of factions and blamed the central leadership for failing to lead the party effectively.
