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Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.
Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective
N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, sparked a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.
Climate Polycrisis
Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system | The Hindu Editorial
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,303 crore subsidy on P&K fertilizers for the current Rabi season.
Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana
The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.
India-China Relations
Written records of contact between India and China date back to at least the 2nd century B.C.
More and Frequent Cyclones in Arabian Sea
According to a new study, human induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense cyclones in the Eastern Arabian Sea.
Surrogacy in India
Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.
Women, marriage and labour market participation
World Bank estimates (2022): The worldwide Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women was 47.3% in 2022.
Unhealthy urban India must get into street fight mode
Rapid urbanization in India and its after effects
Dam Safety Act, 2021
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in North Sikkim’s South Lhonak Lake washed away one of the biggest hydropower projects in India, the Teesta III dam at Chungthang.
India-Canada Relations
Unprecedented escalation of tensions between India and Canada due to the Khalistan issue.