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Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on IDBI bank sale row; FM Sitharaman hits back

Congress leader backs bank employees, questions privatisation; finance minister defends disinvestment, citing revival under NDA

Gold pulls forex reserves down for seventh straight week to $719.8 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves declined $1.3 billion to $719.8 billion in the week ended October 23 as a $2.7 billion fall in gold reserves offset gains in foreign currency assets

Expansionary policy not useful amid inflation risks, says Ashok Lahiri

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri warned against a knee-jerk expansionary policy response amid rising global inflation, El Nino risks and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz

NITI Aayog plans to organise national leadership workshop for bureaucrats

November 17 workshop to focus on governance lessons from key public missions and building a future-ready civil service

Look into claims of bulk submission of Form 7 in UP SIR: SC to poll body

Supreme Court asks the Election Commission to investigate alleged misuse of bulk Form 7 applications during the voter roll revision in Uttar Pradesh and take corrective action

Partially explored coal mines to get upfront payment waiver benefit

The coal ministry has extended the upfront payment waiver to partially explored coal blocks where successful bidders undertake underground mining exclusively, to encourage investment

Govt mandates at least 1-year residual shelf life for imported drugs

The Health Ministry has replaced the 60 per cent residual shelf-life requirement with a fixed 12-month minimum for most imported drugs, aiming to ease imports and reduce wastage

Population Census to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 28, 2027, with exceptions

The population census will run from January 25 to February 28, 2027, in most parts of India, with self-enumeration from January 10-24 and a revisional round from March 1-5.

Pilot, all five pilgrims killed in Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter crash

Six people, including the pilot, die after a helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashes near Joshimath; AAIB to investigate as the operator's fleet is grounded

FM cites World Bank poverty gains, says govt committed to inclusive growth

Citing World Bank data, Sitharaman said 496 million people moved above the $4.20-a-day poverty line between 2011-12 and 2023-24, reaffirming the government's focus on inclusive growth.

Odisha govt cancels Vedanta's land allotment citing non-utilisation

Idco cancelled the lease for 28.8 acres of land allotted in Jharsuguda district as it was found without any permanent structures during an inspection

CAG offers AI, data analytics training to global audit institutions

CAG K Sanjay Murthy offered specialised training in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity to fellow audit institutions during bilateral meetings at an international conference in Ha Noi

SC asks MeitY to add penalties to policy on unauthorised court video use

The Supreme Court wants MeitY to include penalties for unauthorised circulation of court hearing videos, while considering safeguards against misuse and commercial exploitation.

SC refers Reliance KG Basin gas dispute to mediation, names ex-judge Desai

The Supreme Court has appointed former judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to mediate the Reliance-Centre dispute over alleged gas extraction from ONGC's adjoining KG Basin block.

Datanomics: Delhi is shutting its gates to polluting vehicles from Nov 1

From November 1 to January 31, Delhi will bar non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside the city, except EVs and CNG vehicles, as part of efforts to curb winter air pollution.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces five-year age relaxation for govt jobs

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay has announced a five-year age relaxation for government job aspirants appearing in competitive examinations. The relaxation will remain effective for five years.

SC scrutiny of MCA control puts NCLT, NCLAT autonomy in spotlight

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant raised concerns about staff recruitment, vacancies and inadequate infrastructure

SC asks govt to include penalties for misuse of live-streamed court videos

The solicitor general said that the MeitY would consider the suggestions and respond in a few days. He sought listing of the plea for further consideration after Diwali vacation

PM releases ₹3,000 cr PM-KISAN instalment to over 3.54 mn Odisha farmers

The beneficiaries in Odisha received ₹3,000 crore as part of the instalment released by the prime minister from Banaskantha in Gujarat, officials said

Can't brand consensual intimacy as rape after a relationship fails: SC

The accused in the case, Santosh Kumar N P, has approached the top court challenging the Kerala High Court dismissing his discharge petition and a plea for quashing of the proceedings against him