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Supreme Court directs states, UTs to provide complete information on open prisons

The Supreme Court has directed several states and Union Territories to provide complete information with regard to the functioning of open prisons, within four weeks.

26 August 2024, 23:36 IST

Supreme Court directs states, UTs to provide complete information on open prisons

Supreme Court directs states, UTs to provide complete information on open prisons

Supreme Court directs states, UTs to provide complete information on open prisons

26 August 2024, 23:36 IST

Puducherry steps up demand for statehood

Puducherry and its outlying regions of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam located as enclaves either in Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Andhra Pradesh had been together as a union territory since their merger with the Indian Union through a referendum in 1954.

18 August 2024, 09:31 IST

Puducherry steps up demand for statehood

Puducherry steps up demand for statehood

Puducherry steps up demand for statehood

18 August 2024, 09:31 IST

SC directs States and UTs to revisit policy regime on 'history sheet'

'The police authorities in other States and Union Territories may also consider the desirability of ensuring that no mechanical entries in history sheet are made of innocent individuals, simply because they happen to hail from the socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds...' the bench said.

07 May 2024, 10:41 IST

SC directs States and UTs to revisit policy regime on 'history sheet'

SC directs States and UTs to revisit policy regime on 'history sheet'

SC directs States and UTs to revisit policy regime on 'history sheet'

07 May 2024, 10:41 IST

BJP has made mockery of local elected institutions in Ladakh, says Congress, demands statehood for UT

'Since February 3rd, when there was a complete shutdown of Ladakh by the locals, the people of Ladakh have been protesting in large numbers against the Modi Sarkar's heavy handed 'rule by bureaucracy,' which has made a mockery of local elected institutions,' Jairam Ramesh said.

21 March 2024, 07:26 IST

BJP has made mockery of local elected institutions in Ladakh, says Congress, demands statehood for UT

BJP has made mockery of local elected institutions in Ladakh, says Congress, demands statehood for UT

BJP has made mockery of local elected institutions in Ladakh, says Congress, demands statehood for UT

21 March 2024, 07:26 IST

Director of Census Operations to head panel in states, UTs to grant citizenship under CAA

The members will be drawn from the Intelligence Bureau, Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRPO), Post Office and State Informatics Officers.

11 March 2024, 19:44 IST

Director of Census Operations to head panel in states, UTs to grant citizenship under CAA

Director of Census Operations to head panel in states, UTs to grant citizenship under CAA

Director of Census Operations to head panel in states, UTs to grant citizenship under CAA

11 March 2024, 19:44 IST

With assembly polls on agenda, ECI likely to visit J&K on March 12

On December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court had directed the ECI to hold J&K Assembly polls by September 30, 2024. The Union Territory is without any elected government since June 19, 2018 when BJP withdrew support to Mehbooba Mufti-led government, citing deteriorating security situation in the erstwhile state.

16 February 2024, 08:36 IST

With assembly polls on agenda, ECI likely to visit J&K on March 12

With assembly polls on agenda, ECI likely to visit J&K on March 12

With assembly polls on agenda, ECI likely to visit J&K on March 12

16 February 2024, 08:36 IST

Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands

Pandaram lands, a form of land ownership, became a controversy in the island after the present administrator took over and claimed such properties belong to the government, the locals alleged.

16 February 2024, 04:56 IST

Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands

Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands

Lakshadweep residents fume as administration continues to number trees on Pandaram lands

16 February 2024, 04:56 IST

BJP appoints election in-charges ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The party posted the list of appointments -- made by BJP President J P Nadda -- on their X handle.

27 January 2024, 08:25 IST

BJP appoints election in-charges for states, Union territories ahead of Lok Sabha polls

BJP appoints election in-charges for states, Union territories ahead of Lok Sabha polls

BJP appoints election in-charges ahead of Lok Sabha polls

27 January 2024, 08:25 IST

Lakshadweep: Things to know about the hidden gem of India

Nestled in the cerulean waters of the Indian Ocean, Lakshadweep is famous for its pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear lagoons and underwater marine life. The Union Territory is an archipelago consisting of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq km. As the Indian Government pushes hard to promote Lakshawadeep as a major tourist destination, we list some amazing facts about this hidden gem of India.

07 January 2024, 12:47 IST

Lakshadweep: Things to know about the hidden gem of India

Lakshadweep: Things to know about the hidden gem of India

Lakshadweep: Things to know about the hidden gem of India

07 January 2024, 12:47 IST

Six states, UTs yet to sign MoU for PM-SHRI schools; Punjab has proposed to withdraw

Union Minister of Education for State Annapurna Devi said that there is a provision to set up more than 14,500 PM-SHRI schools by strengthening the existing schools from among those managed by the central, state and Union Territory governments and local bodies.

18 December 2023, 16:08 IST

Six states, UTs yet to sign MoU for PM-SHRI schools; Punjab has proposed to withdraw

Six states, UTs yet to sign MoU for PM-SHRI schools; Punjab has proposed to withdraw

Six states, UTs yet to sign MoU for PM-SHRI schools; Punjab has proposed to withdraw

18 December 2023, 16:08 IST