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The making of constitutions
Linda Colley, an eminent historian of Britain, she focuses on one critical component of democracy - constitutions
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WhatsApp snooping row: Set up SIT to probe issue, NCP tells Centre
Patil claimed Facebook had admitted some 40 people were subjected to snooping of which 14 are from Maharashtra.
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Govt plans to constitute working group on proposed new industrial policy
The DPIIT had initiated the process of formulation of a new industrial policy in May 2017
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Ideology vs Government
Many RSS people believe the 2014 result was the consequence of subterranean Hindutva message and not just Mr Modi's outstanding oratory
Govt asks BJP, Congress, AAP to share details of foreign funding
AAP called the move a 'political witch hunt'
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After China, India to pump Rs 10,000 cr in deep sea mission project
Project is expected to take off by year end in 2017
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83% people say areas cleaner than last year: Govt Survey
Over 83 per cent people from 434 cities and towns across the country feel their areas are much cleaner than last year, according to the findings of a survey released today by the government.As per the 'Swachh Survekshan 2017 (cleanliness survey)', about 82 per cent of the respondents reported an improvement in sanitation facilities like the availability of litter bins and door-to-door collection of solid waste.The Urban Development Ministry had commissioned the survey for 500 cities and towns with population of 1 lakh and above in January and February this year. The results, however, were available for 434 cities and towns.Over 18 lakh citizens responded to a set of six questions, giving their perception about the sanitation situation in their cities and towns.As many as 80 per cent of the respondents claimed that there was better access to community and public toilets, an official release said.This is the second edition of the survey after the launch of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ...
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Governance failure fuels muscle in politics: Milan Vaishnav
He said criminality in politics thrives where rule of law is weak and social divisions are salient
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Govt targeting houses for 44 lakh people with power, water, LPG
all beneficiaries will be given additional Rs 12,000 for construction of toilets
Govt defends Lt Gen Bipin Rawat's appointment, cites his track record
Ministry sources said all officers in the panel of officers in rank of army commanders are competent; most suitable is selected
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Government plans to create patent sharing regime
It aims to transfer technology from research and development labs to companies that can then take it to market, while protecting rights of innovators
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Govt permits NHAI, PFC, others to raise Rs 31,300 crore via bonds
Move is intended to supplement the efforts of Govt to improve infrastructure spending and to improve the revenue-capital mix of the expenditure for a more sustainable growth
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