#Government
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National PoliticsMinister in poll body selection panel fails impartiality test: Justice DattaSupreme Court judge questions independence of minister on election panel, citing lack of separation from PM.
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State PoliticsKerala CM defends ministers' foreign trips, refuses to name private flight sponsorSatheesan says no public money was used for the sponsored flight and foreign visits by state ministers.
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National PoliticsFormer CJI BR Gavai says Parliament, not courts, should amend SC/ST Act to curb misuseFormer Chief Justice BR Gavai acknowledges misuse of SC/ST Act provisions but argues legislative reform is Parliament's responsibility, not judiciary's.
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EducationWest Bengal shuts 933 schools with zero enrolment; government considers revivalWest Bengal has closed 933 primary, upper primary and secondary schools due to zero enrolment, with authorities examining revival options.
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GovernanceED files money laundering complaint against former CGPSC chairmanEnforcement Directorate lodges prosecution complaint against 7 persons including ex-CGPSC chief Taman Singh Sonwani over alleged recruitment exam irregularities.
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National PoliticsSupreme Court slams 10-fold cancer drug price gap as 'daylight dacoity'SC questions ₹27,000 consumer price vs ₹2,700 retail cost, calls for govt action on essential medicines pricing disparity.
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State PoliticsKerala government orders probe against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL caseKerala initiates investigation into former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and family following ED request in corruption matter.
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BusinessGovernment to train 1,000 professionals to assist exporters across districts and statesNew support network aims to provide handholding assistance to export-focused businesses nationwide.
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MaharashtraMaharashtra Drought Relief Likely After Diwali As Crop Damage Surveys UnderwayMaharashtra farmers hit by drought may wait until after Diwali for financial assistance as state completes crop damage assessments.
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BusinessFM Sitharaman urges India Inc to look beyond premiumisation, focus on R&DFinance Minister calls for better-governed family businesses and increased corporate spending on research and development.
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GovernanceFinance Ministry to engage banks, traders on Merchant Discount Rate concernsFinance ministry plans consultations with banks and traders' groups to address MDR levy concerns effective October 15.
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National PoliticsJindal Global Law School sends professor who called J&K 'Indian occupied Kashmir' to advise JPC on constitutional billsJGLS delegation appeared before JPC examining bills on constitutional amendments and J&K reorganisation, raising questions about the professor's credentials.
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