Speaking to reporters, Yadav said even a single death is painful for the government. He stressed that relief will not depend on numbers. According to him, official data usually includes only those cases where postmortems are conducted, while administrative procedures follow a separate process.

The controversy deepened after district authorities distributed compensation cheques to families of 18 deceased persons, despite the official death toll being stated as seven. This contradiction has raised serious questions over transparency and record-keeping.

Officials from the Indore division said health department records confirm seven deaths so far, while other officers linked only six fatalities directly to water contamination. The lack of clarity has added to public anxiety.

Earlier, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava had claimed that at least 10 patients died due to diarrhoea caused by polluted water. Local residents, however, allege the death toll is as high as 17, including a six-month-old infant.

As investigations continue, the gap between official claims and ground realities remains unresolved. Public trust now hinges on the final audit report.

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Rao highlighted that the government announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for families of homeguards who die naturally, according to G.O. No.2 issued in January 2025. However, even after ten months, no homeguard family has received the promised amount. Health cards were also promised, but delays in treatment have caused fatalities among homeguards.

Uniform allowances for the past four years have not been provided to homeguards outside Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda regions. Promises made by Revanth Reddy to support families and provide compassionate appointments were ignored. Homeguards struggle to pay school fees and house rent due to irregular salaries.

In the past two years, over 60 homeguards have died. Apart from road accident cases, natural death compensations were not given. Retirement benefits, orderly systems, and other allowances remain unfulfilled. Harish Rao demanded immediate action by the Telangana government to resolve homeguard issues.

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Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora said the amendment modernises regulation for societies working in health, education, sports, social welfare and charitable services. The law now brings all societies under one transparent system. It also ensures proper use of public funds and tax-exempt resources.

A key feature states that all societies will now fall under the RTI Act. This step allows public scrutiny and strengthens trust. Registrars can seek records anytime to prevent fund misuse or deviation from objectives.

The Act also makes five-year renewal mandatory. All existing societies must re-register within one year. It also restricts the use of identical or misleading names. No society can sell or transfer immovable property without the Registrar’s approval.

Deputy Commissioners will oversee societies and can order inquiries through Tehsildars. If issues continue, an SDM-level Administrator can take charge.

The Act supports democratic functioning by mandating fresh elections within six months if a committee dissolves. It also strengthens monitoring of health, education and sports bodies. The Punjab Societies Act 2025 aims to boost transparency and accountability across public-oriented institutions.

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Every sarpanch or panch must take permission from the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) before going abroad. They must apply for leave at least a month in advance. If the sarpanch is away, another panch will handle daily duties to keep village work running.

Many officials said village projects often stop when leaders travel overseas. Punjab has 13,238 sarpanches and 83,437 panches, and this rule will help maintain smooth governance.

Maninder Singh, president of the Sangrur Sarpanch Union, supported the move. He said the new rule will save villagers from delays in routine services. After returning, the leaders must submit an attendance report before resuming their posts.

The step will ensure constant administration and better accountability. In future, Punjab plans to start an online system for leave approval and tracking to improve transparency.

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He noted that such actions show how weak the administration has become. The Governor said the Punjab corruption case exposes serious gaps in checks and control.

Kataria also said the CBI’s arrest of a senior officer should push officials to act against corruption. He added that this step will help people regain trust in the system. The Governor urged state officers to stay alert and stop such wrongs early.

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The court questioned why a counter affidavit had not been filed despite repeated directions and warned that continued negligence would not be tolerated. It also directed the TTD Executive Officer (EO) to personally appear before the court during the next hearing on October 27.

The remarks reflect the court’s growing frustration over administrative lapses and lack of accountability in temple management, especially concerning handling of offerings and financial transparency.

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The order follows the Bihar Assembly elections schedule and bye-elections in eight constituencies across six states and Jammu & Kashmir. MCMCs have been set up at district and state levels to supervise the pre-certification process according to ECI guidelines.

Political parties and candidates cannot release ads on any internet-based media without MCMC approval. The committee will monitor paid news cases and act where necessary. Candidates must provide verified social media account details during nomination.

The ECI also instructed parties to submit detailed expenditure statements within 75 days of elections. This includes payments to internet companies, content creation, and social media operational costs. The move aligns with Section 77(1) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and Supreme Court directions.

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Konyak said any global convention on crimes against humanity must also address terrorism. She stressed that treaties should respect national sovereignty and legal diversity. Nations, she said, have the duty to ensure justice for serious human rights violations within their borders or by their citizens.

The Rajya Sabha MP from Nagaland warned that future treaties must align with the UN Charter and global law principles. Without this, she said, new agreements could create legal conflicts and weaken international cooperation.

The draft, prepared by the International Law Commission, suggests treaty talks in 2028 and 2029. Konyak noted that it draws from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. However, India and several nations, including permanent UN members, have refused to join due to its politicisation concerns.

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He stated that the country is shifting from enforcement-driven compliance to governance built on trust. The reforms aim for fair, proportionate, and transparent mechanisms while protecting fiscal integrity.

NITI Aayog released the second working paper in its Tax Policy Series, titled “Towards India’s Tax Transformation: Decriminalisation and Trust-Based Governance.” The paper reviews criminal provisions in the Income-tax Act, 2025, proposing decriminalisation of minor defaults and reinforcing judicial discretion. It suggests limiting imprisonment to serious cases of fraud or willful evasion.

Officials and tax experts, including representatives from CBDT, CBIC, ICAI, and DPIIT, attended the discussion. Subrahmanyam highlighted that the reforms will reduce litigation, improve investor confidence, and strengthen voluntary compliance. The roadmap aims to create a fair, predictable, and globally competitive tax system built on trust.

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Pawan Kalyan assured locals that he would not deceive or neglect their concerns, saying, “If I fail to do justice to you, I will leave politics. Positions and power are not greater than people’s trust.”

He further mentioned that it would take around 100 days to implement a comprehensive plan to resolve the issue and promised to raise the matter in the state cabinet to ensure a fair and lasting solution. His remarks reflected a tone of accountability and a pledge to uphold transparent and responsible governance.

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