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EAM Jaishankar inaugurates community development projects in Maldives
Jaishankar is in Maldives for an official three-day visit from August 9 to 11
 "EAM Jaishankar inaugurates community development projects in Maldives")
No provision for creamy layers in SC/ST reservation, says Vaishnaw
Union Minister's remarks came days after the Supreme Court ruled that states have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)
 "No provision for creamy layers in SC/ST reservation, says Vaishnaw")
PM Modi, Sehwag hail Aman Sehrawat for winning bronze medal in Olympics
PM Modi lauded Aman's tenacity, saying, More pride thanks to our wrestlers
 "PM Modi, Sehwag hail Aman Sehrawat for winning bronze medal in Olympics")
Union Cabinet approves PMAY-U 2.0 with Rs 2.30 trn housing assistance
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Union Cabinet approves PMAY-U 2.0 with Rs 2.30 trn housing assistance")
Sports now powerful tool for shaping future, says UP CM Adityanath
He also mentioned that the government is not only strengthening sports infrastructure but is also providing players with rewards
 "Sports now powerful tool for shaping future, says UP CM Adityanath")
Lok Sabha passes Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill to replace Aircraft Act
Moving the bill for passage in the Lower House, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the ministry will be setting up an 'efficient online mechanism' to address grievances of people
 "Lok Sabha passes Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill to replace Aircraft Act")
Dhankhar vs Jaya: Walkout over VP's tone, he says Constitution disrespected
As Dhankhar refused to allow Jaya Bachchan or any one from the opposition to speak, INDIA bloc parties staged a walkout, which was slammed both by the chair and the treasury benches
 "Dhankhar vs Jaya: Walkout over VP's tone, he says Constitution disrespected")
No plan for law on electoral bonds for political funding: Law minister
In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal replied in the negative on whether the government had any plan to bring a law regarding electoral bonds for political party funding
 "No plan for law on electoral bonds for political funding: Law minister")
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gives nod to eight railway projects
Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed projects will improve logistical efficiency by connecting the unconnected areas
 "Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gives nod to eight railway projects")
Govt issues clarification on documents needed for citizenship under CAA
CAA was enacted in December 2019 for granting Indian nationality to persecuted Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Buddhist, Parsi and Christian migrants who came to India on or before December 31, 2014
 "Govt issues clarification on documents needed for citizenship under CAA")
11 Bills introduced, 3 passed as Budget session of Parliament concludes
LS devoted 27 hrs and 19 minutes to discuss the Union Budget against the allotted 20 hrs
 "11 Bills introduced, 3 passed as Budget session of Parliament concludes")
CBI books 10 call centres on Amazon and Microsoft for alleged cheating
The two cases were registered on October 4 last year but have been made public on the orders of the special court, the officials said
 "CBI books 10 call centres on Amazon and Microsoft for alleged cheating")
SC stays Mumbai college circular banning hijab, burqa, cap, naqab on campus
During the hearing, Justice Kumar asked senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for the society, how was the college empowering the girl students by issuing such a circular
 "SC stays Mumbai college circular banning hijab, burqa, cap, naqab on campus")
Highlights: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months
Catch all the news developments from around the world here
 "Highlights: Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months")
Actor Aamir Khan gets front-row seat in CJI D Y Chandrachud's court
Actor was attending the special screening of Laapataa Ladies in SC
 "Actor Aamir Khan gets front-row seat in CJI D Y Chandrachud's court")
CAG flags financial loss of Rs 2,604 cr to Railways in 33 case studies
In one of the 33 cases, CAG said that Ministry of Railways suffered loss of Rs 834.72 crore in interest it was forced to pay to third party on loan of Rs 3,200 crore
 "CAG flags financial loss of Rs 2,604 cr to Railways in 33 case studies")
Shortage of medical, para staff in test checked hospitals of Railways: CAG
Audit examined implementation of various policies, guidelines framed by Railways in relation to resources utilization, availability of required infrastructure, management of resources, etc, CAG said
 "Shortage of medical, para staff in test checked hospitals of Railways: CAG")
Over 6,000 kids, 232 pregnant women living in Manipur's refugee camps: Govt
Minister Annpurna Devi 6,164 children aged between six months and six years, 2,638 adolescent girls, 232 pregnant women and 753 lactating mothers are residing in camps linked to anganwadis
 "Over 6,000 kids, 232 pregnant women living in Manipur's refugee camps: Govt")
5% of all Railway revenue from flexi, tatkal, others in last 5 yrs: Ashwini
Vaishnaw gave the information responding CPI (M) MP John Brittas
 "5% of all Railway revenue from flexi, tatkal, others in last 5 yrs: Ashwini")
Arunachal CM announces master plan for development of twin capital cities
In social media post, Khandu reiterated that a master plan is being developed for the long-term growth of Itanagar and Naharlagun, emphasising the focus on beautification and road upgrades
 "Arunachal CM announces master plan for development of twin capital cities")