UPSC cancels Khedkar’s IAS candidature
New Delhi, July 31 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections after finding her guilty of acting in contravention of... Key Points
The TribuneUPSC cancels Khedkar’s IAS candidature
New Delhi, July 31 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections after finding her guilty of acting in contravention of... Key Points
The TribuneUPSC cancels Khedkar’s IAS candidature
New Delhi, July 31 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections after finding her guilty of acting in contravention of... Key Points
The TribuneUPSC cancels Khedkar’s IAS candidature
New Delhi, July 31 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections after finding her guilty of acting in contravention of... Key Points
The TribuneFinance Commission constitutes five-member Advisory Council
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Sixteenth Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council with five members — DK Srivastava, Neelkanth Mishra, Poonam Gupta, Pranjul Bhandari, and Rahul Bajoria. Poonam Gupta shall be the Convenor of the Advisory Council. Show Full Article The role and functions of the Advisory Council will be to advise […] Key Points
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Election Commission transfers 8 DMs and 12 SPs in five states
The Election Commission recently issued transfer orders for eight district magistrates and 12 superintendents of police across five states as part of its regular review process. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, the decision aims to maintain fairness in the electoral process. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission censures BJP's Dilip Ghosh, Congress' Supriya Shrinate for derogatory comments against
The Election Commission censured BJP's Dilip Ghosh and Congress' Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women, violating the Model Code of Conduct. Their election communications will be closely monitored. Key Points
Economic TimesElection Commission acts swiftly on violations ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Election Commission directed the removal of unauthorized political ads, swiftly transferring officials, and enforcing the model code of conduct. With the MCC now in effect, the EC aims to ensure fair play, particularly regarding the conduct of the party in power. The cVigil app has been instrumental in reporting violations, reflecting the EC's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. The challenge lies in curbing surrogate violations and maintaining the decorum of political discourse amidst heightened campaigning. Key Points
Economic TimesEC orders removal of home secretaries in six states ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Poll body issued orders for the removal of home secretaries in Gujarat, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal and Uttarakhand. It has also removed the West Bengal DGP. Key Points
ThePrint'Two heads better than one' — what SC had said about single-member Election Commission
LS polls round the corner, CEC Rajiv Kumar now sole member of EC after Arun Goel resigned. SC had upheld constitutionality of single-member Commission in TN Seshan & SS Dhanoa cases. Key Points
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets 16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Arvind Panagariya, to discuss the terms of reference. The commission, chaired by Panagariya, will be assisted by several members in its functioning and is set to submit its report to the President by October 2025. The Commission will review financing arrangements for disaster management and suggest tax devolution between the Centre and states. Key Points
Economic TimesArtha Global's Niranjan Rajadhyaksha expresses inability to join 16th Fin Comm as member: FinMin
New Delhi, Feb 19 (PTI) Artha Global Executive Director Niranjan Rajadhyaksha has expressed his inability to join as a member of the 16th Finance Commission due to personal reasons, the Finance Ministry said on Monday. The government had on January 31, appointed four members of the 16th Finance Commission chaired by Arvind Panagariya. Apart from […] Key Points
ThePrintMarriages between NRIs, OCIs & Indian citizens must be registered in India, Law Commission recommends
The Law Commission recommends a comprehensive law to address fraudulent marriages between NRIs, foreign citizens of Indian origin, and Indian citizens. It emphasizes mandatory registration of marriages, addressing divorce, maintenance, custody, and serving summons on NRIs and OCIs. Amendments to the Passports Act are also proposed. Key Points
Economic TimesLok Sabha poll declaration likely in second week of March
Election commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey will retire before the visits begin, leaving a two-member Commission in the saddle. The prime minister-chaired committee is selecting a new EC, and a full three-member Commission is likely to be in place before the elections. Key Points
Economic TimesCabinet approves creation of posts for 16th Finance Commission
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of posts for the Sixteenth Finance Commission in India. Earlier, Arvind Panagariya was appointed as the head of the commission, with Ritwik R Pandey chosen as the secretary. The cabinet has also given approval for investment by Coal India units and the establishment of two pithead thermal units. The Finance Commission is responsible for dividing tax revenues between the central government and the states, and its recommendations will be in effect from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. Key Points
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Former NITI Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya to head Finance Commission
Arvind Panagariya, former vice chairman of the NITI Aayog, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Finance Commission in India. Panagariya, an economics professor at Columbia University, was appointed to the policy think tank in 2015 and has held positions with the World Bank, IMF, and WTO. The Finance Commission will make recommendations for five years starting April 1, 2026. Key Points
Economic TimesArvind Panagariya to chair 16th Finance Commission
The centre has appointed Arvind Panagariya, former Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog, to head the 16th Finance Commission. Ritwik R Pandey will be the secretary of the commission, while the names of other members will be notified separately, the government said in a gazette notification issued Sunday. Key Points
Economic TimesCentre approves 16th Finance Commission’s Terms of Reference. Details here
The Finance Commission is constituted every fifth year or earlier, as per the constitutional provisions. The Commission is tasked with making recommendations related to the distribution of tax revenues between the Union (central government) and the states. Key Points
India TodayShorter terms of reference to help 16th FinComm make recommendations: Finance Secretary T V Somanathan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier this week approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 16th Finance Commission, which will make recommendations for the five-year period beginning April 1, 2026. Talking to reporters, Somanathan said the working group, which was instrumental in framing the ToR, paid attention to the points raised by states and drafted a ToR that is shorter than those of the previous finance commissions. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia approves new finance Commission to suggest how federal taxes will be shared with states
Presently, India shares 42% of federal taxes with states. Next Finance Commission will submit its report by October 2025 and its recommendations will be implemented from fiscal yr 2026-27. Key Points
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Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that determines the method and formula for distributing tax proceeds among the Centre and states. It suggests distribution of taxes and grants and works based on the terms of reference set by the finance ministry for a five-year period, after being approved by the centre. Key Points
Economic TimesCabinet likely gives a go ahead to some 16th Finance Commission's terms, free ration scheme extension
The union cabinet on Wednesday likely approved a few terms of the 16th Finance Commission in a meeting held on Tuesday, as per media reports. However, there has not been any official announcement yet. Key Points
Economic TimesNew Finance Commission may tweak formula; SDGs, climate could get more weight
The government is currently finalising the terms of reference for the 16th Finance Commission, which is likely to be set up shortly. The Commission may also be asked to look at the conditions attached to fiscal transfers to urban and rural local bodies, to ensure that the funds are effectively utilised, a senior official aware of the discussions told ET. Key Points
Economic TimesRPSC RO grade 2, EO grade 4 results 2022 out on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in, link here
Candidates can now go to the commission's website, rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in and check RPSC EO, RO results 2022. Key Points
Hindustan TimesYouTube, TikTok must detail child protection measures by Nov 30, EU says
Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) YouTube and TikTok have been given a Nov. 30 deadline by the European Union to reply to an information request on how they protect children from illegal and harmful content, the European Commission said on Thursday. Key Points
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EU proposal may accelerate pharma innovation decline, industry group says
A major pharmaceutical rules overhaul, proposed by the European Commission in April, could see Europe's share in global research and development contract by a third to 21% by 2040 translating to 2 billion euros ($2.15 billion) per year in lost investment, industry group EFPIA said on Monday. Key Points
ReutersU.S. antitrust enforcer says pressing on with fight against Microsoft/Activision deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said on Friday it remained focused on its appeal opposing Xbox maker Microsoft's (MSFT.O) now-closed $69 billion deal to buy Activision (ATVI.O) but would "assess" the company's agreement with Ubisoft (UBIP.PA). Key Points
ReutersFarmers at receiving end, paddy procurement stalled in Sangrur
Demanding a rollback of the decision and implementation of the old Commission system, Commission agents said earlier they got 2.5% of the notified MSP of the crop, but now their Commission had been fixed lower at ₹46 per quintal, which is 2% of the MSP. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKarnataka govt orders probe into '40 per cent Commission scam'
The new government of Karnataka has ordered an investigation into allegations that demands were made for a 40% Commission paid out in return for public projects during the previous BJP-led government in the state. The probe will be led by retired high court judge, Justice Nagamohan Das, and will examine whether administrative approvals were given as per rules and the quality of the work and ascertain whether the estimates were in accordance with existing schedules of rates. Key Points
Economic TimesUS senators Warren, Graham kick off bipartisan anti-Big Tech push
U.S. senators Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, and Lindsey Graham, a Republican, said on Thursday they would push for an ambitious bill to create a new government regulator empowered to rein in Meta Platforms' (META.O) Facebook, Alphabet's (GOOGL.O) Google, Amazon.com (AMZN.O) and other Big Tech platforms. Key Points
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UCC: Law Commission receives over 50 lakh responses
Over 50 lakh views have been submitted online to the Law Commission in response on Uniform Civil Code. With the deadline for responses ending on October 8, the Commission also reportedly received hard copies of submissions seeking a personal hearing on the code, and some of these are expected to be invited. Key Points
Economic TimesJaishankar opens up on Indian Commission in London violence, ‘got under my skin when I saw…’
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the UK for not providing adequate security to Indian diplomats at missions in their country. He expressed his displeasure over the March 19 violence at the Indian High Commission in London. Key Points
mintNo record of office expenses for Justice Rohini Commission on OBC quota for 2 years: RTI
The government has no records of office expenditure incurred for the Justice G. Rohini Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) since September 2021, according to replies to Right to Information requests filed by The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduNo record of office expenses for Justice Rohini Commission since Sept. 2021
The government has no records of office expenditure incurred for the Justice G. Rohini Commission for the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) since September 2021, according to replies to Right to Information requests filed by The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduPoll freebies to hurt long-term growth, say experts
Experts have warned that populist promises, such as cash and travel subsidies, promised by political parties in the lead up to elections in India, could harm long-term growth prospects. C Rangarajan, former RBI governor, suggested enforcing strict fiscal-deficit limits to limit freebies. Former chairman of the National Statistical Commission, Pronab Sen, called for action by the Election Commission against such promises. Meanwhile, M Govinda Rao, a member of the 14th Finance Commission, said that parties focus on short-term rather than long-term benefits. Key Points
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Former CJI K.G. Balakrishnan says the Inquiry Commission he is leading can complete its task in a year
Former Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan, who heads the Inquiry Commission into whether Dalit converts to religions other than Sikhism or Buddhism should get Scheduled Caste status, on May 7 said his panel could deliver its report in a year, and that too before the election year of 2024. Key Points
The HinduGovernment to set up 16th Finance Comm in 2023 to suggest Centre-state tax devolution beginning FY27
The Indian government is expected to set up the 16th Finance Commission soon to propose suggestions on Centre-state financial relations, including how tax should be divided between them for the next five years starting from April 1, 2026. A constitutional body, the finance Commission gives suggestions on Centre-state financial relations. The Terms of Reference (ToR) and the commission's members are currently being worked out by the government. The previous Commission had proposed setting the tax devolution ratio at 42 per cent, which was accepted, and the current commission's mandate will include fiscal deficit, debt path, and additional borrowing capacity for states. Key Points
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