According to NITI Aayog, Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a historic decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 37.68% in 2016 to record lows by 2025. Key drivers include the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, interest-free startup loans, and extensive social welfare, marking the state's emergence as a national leader in poverty reduction.
AAP MLA Gopal Italia contrasted the government's methodical farmer surveys with the handling of industrial loans, claiming 16 lakh crore rupees in loans to industrialists were "forgiven" without such scrutiny.
The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) does not require the permission of the state government for filing an FIR under a central law against a central government employee posted in that state.
Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, who is a former MP and the owner of the media conglomerate Sambada Group, has recently been very vocal against the 5T Secretary VK Pandian and his role as the alleged 'proxy CM' in Odisha.
Centre apprised the SC that the Union of India, has issued a letter dated April 18 2023 to all States inviting comments and views on the seminal issue raised in the present batch of petitions.
As per the decision, starting from the upcoming revenue year, that is November 1, 15% reservation will be given to the Backward Castes (Gowda community), 10% for the SCs and 5% to STs in permissions granted to open liquor shops in the state.