CBI as a ‘Caged Parrot’: Supreme Court Recently, the Supreme Court of India has invoked the expression ‘Caged Parrot’ for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a case over the alleged liquor policy ‘scam’ in Delhi.
NITI Aayog on Future Pandemic Preparedness Recently, the NITI Aayog released an Expert Group report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’, focusing on public health emergencies or pandemics.
Delay in Appointment of NHRC Chairperson The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been without a full-time chairperson since June 1, 2024, following the retirement of former Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra.
Modification of Scheme of Budgetary Support for Hydro Electric Projects The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for modification of the scheme of budgetary support for the cost of Enabling Infrastructure for Hydro Electric Projects (HEP).
Issue of Manpower Shortages in Indian Railways Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, has raised concerns about the critical issue of manpower shortages in Indian Railways and sought additional staff “urgently” to ensure the safe operation of trains.
News In Short-14-09-2024 The Indian government has decided to rename Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Sri Vijaya Puram to remove colonial imprints and honor the islands’ role in India’s freedom struggle.