TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Voting has concluded peacefully for the second and final phase of Assembly Elections in Jharkhand and single phase polling in Maharashtra. The Election Commission has said that Maharashtra has recorded more than 58 cent voter turnout and Jharkhand recorded around 68 per cent voting when reports last came in.
2. In Jharkhand, voting was held in 38 constituencies in 12 districts in the state. In Maharashtra, elections for all 288 seats were held in a single phase in the state.
Exit polls predict NDA win in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
3. The Delhi government has decided to implement work from home for 50 of percent its employees amid poor Air Quality in Delhi-NCR. The air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to remain in the severe category with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 430.
4. Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that education is the biggest medium to bring change and equality in the society. Addressing the students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya at Kajra in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.
5. In Madhya Pradesh, the state government will start direct recruitment for 2.5 lakh posts in the next five years. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said.
6. The Telangana government has initiated a policy for electric vehicles (EVs), which aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation. It seeks to reduce air pollution, particularly in urban areas like Hyderabad. The exemption from road tax and registration fees will continue until 31 December 2026.
7. The Green Energy Corridor-II (GEC-II) Scheme is a project for Tamil Nadu, which aims to enhance the state’s renewable energy transmission capacity. The initiative is part of a larger national effort to integrate renewable energy sources into the grid.
8. The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced the Semiconductor & Display Fab Policy 2024-29, which aims to attract investments in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It also covers related sectors like Outsourced Assembly & Testing (OSAT) and assembly.
9. Women employees of Himachal Pradesh Government can now avail child care leave as the state government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has notified the Central Civil Services (Leave) Himachal Pradesh Amendment Rules, 2024 to enable them avail of this facility.
10. Former Punjab cabinet minister Anil Joshi resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday.
11. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has now issued an alert for a new cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. According to the forecast, a cyclone is likely to develop over the Andaman Sea, south of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, on November 21, 2024. This system is expected to intensify between November 22 and 23, with a low-pressure area forming by November 23.
12. The board exams for class 10 and 12 will begin from February 15, the Central Board of Secondary Education announced on Wednesday.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In connection with the Bitcoin scam case, Enforcement Directorate-ED officials today raided the residence premises of cyber expert Gaurav Mehta in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
2. The Telangana High Court has struck down Government Order No 16, which allowed the regularising of contract employees. The High Court quashed the orders issued by the earlier BRS government, declaring that it is against the Constitution. However, the court said, the government cannot fire already regularized employees.
3. Telangana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chenu Radhakrishna against the Telangana State Waqf Board, reinforcing the protection of 300 acres of Waqf land belonging to Ashoorkhana Naal-e-Mubarak in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district.
4. The Kerala High Court has stated that income from the sale of immovable properties is to be treated as ‘capital gains,’ not ‘business income’ for taxation purposes.
5. Balasaheb Shinde, an independent candidate from Beed, Maharashtra, died on Wednesday, November 20, due to a massive heart attack while waiting for his turn to vote in the Maharashtra Elections 2024, according to multiple media reports.
6. The Manipur Congress on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) urged the party’s president, Mallikarjun Kharge, to take action against senior leader P. Chidambaram for his controversial post on X. In the post, which was later deleted, Mr. Chidambaram had advocated for regional autonomy.
7. Relief for Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Tele as Supreme Court grants tax credit on infra items
This decision overturned a 2014 ruling by the Bombay high court, which had classifiedBalasaheb Shinde, an independent candidate from Beed, Maharashtra, died on Wednesday, November 20, due to a massive heart attack while waiting for his turn to vote in the Maharashtra Elections 2024, according to multiple media reports. these items as non-capital goods, and thereby denied telecom companies the ability to claim the credit.
In a significant victory for telecom companies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of Bharti Airtel and other operators, allowing them to claim central value-added tax or Cenvat credits on duties paid for key infrastructure items like tower components, shelters, and other related materials.
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1. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said that India’s creative economy has emerged as a 30 billion dollar industry, contributing nearly 2.5 percent of GDP and providing livelihoods to eight percent of the workforce.
2. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India.
3. Tata Power has entered into a strategic partnership with Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC) to develop at least 5,000 MW of clean energy generation capacity in Bhutan. This collaboration aims to harness Bhutan’s vast hydropower potential and contribute to the region’s energy security.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India IFFI began in Goa with a grand opening ceremony at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. It will continue till the 28th of this month.
2. The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) returns to Mumbai from November 22 to December 8, 2024, at Liberty Cinema. Launched in 2020, the festival promotes environmental awareness through films, showcasing over 50 national and international works focused on climate change.
The festival is expanding its reach, with screenings in over 70 cities across India, including villages, fostering a wider conversation on environmental challenges.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Laos. Defence Minister is on a three day visit to Laos to attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus). During the meeting, he will also address the forum on Regional and International Security Issues.
2. In Uttarakhand, the 11-day-long Air Force exercise began at Chinyalisaur Airport in Uttarkashi district. The exercise is scheduled to continue until the 28th of November. On the first day, the Air Force carried out landing and takeoff drills using its AN-32 multi-purpose transport aircraft.
3. Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, has embarked on a four-day visit to Nepal. The visit aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two militaries.
4. The Indian Army successfully conducted the “Sanyukt Vimochan 2024,” a Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, in Ahmedabad and Porbandar, Gujarat, on 18-19 November 2024.
5. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing its Pinaka Rocket System by developing three new extended-range variants: 120 km, 150 km, and 200 km. This development marks a significant enhancement in India’s artillery capabilities, aiming to provide the Indian Army with more versatile and precise long-range strike options.
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