The Centre has instructed the States not to deny PDS benefits to any person who does not have Aadhaar or has not linked the ration card to the 12-digit biometric identifier, and warned them of strict action for violations.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

The Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill which has increased reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions from 21% to 26%.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 27th Oct 2017

The government has proposed extending the deadline for mandatory linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts and mobile phones from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018, but only for those who are “willing to enrol for Aadhaar.”

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Oct 2017

Judges cannot decide on deployment of troops.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Oct 2017

The Navy is institutionalising an experimental concept of round-the-clock surveillance of critical choke points in the Indian Ocean.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Oct 2017