MP govt issues show-cause notice to IAS officer Santosh Verma over reservation remarks

IANS | November 27, 2025 6:15 AM

Bhopal, Nov 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a strongly worded show-cause notice to senior IAS officer Santosh Verma for his controversial public statements questioning the continuation of caste-based reservations, terming them "detrimental to social harmony" and a blatant breach of civil service conduct rules.

Gaurav Gogoi alleges threats to democracy and electoral integrity

IANS | November 26, 2025 10:59 PM

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) Lok Sabha MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said the Constitution is the strongest shield of the people against autocracy, warning that democratic institutions are increasingly coming under threat in the country.

Union Minister pushes NCR states for district-wise greening strategy to boost air quality

IANS | November 26, 2025 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi and directed NCR states to prepare a scientifically planned, technology-driven and convergence-based district-wise greening strategy to strengthen ecological security and ensure sustained improvement in Delhi-NCR’s air quality.