Must ReadCensus operations director in U.P. says exercise to include caste enumeration
The Chief Principal Census Officer in Uttar Pradesh has stated that a caste enumeration will be conducted concurrently with the upcoming national census operations. This announcement is highly significant as a nationwide socio-economic caste census has been a major political and social demand, and its inclusion in the regular decadal census marks a major shift in India's demographic data collection strategy.
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Must ReadED's arrests decline; highest-ever raids, attachments during FY26: Annual report
The [Enforcement Directorate (ED)] released its annual report for the 2025-26 fiscal year, indicating a significant shift in its operational strategy under the [Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)]. While the number of arrests decreased by approximately 27%, the agency conducted a record high number of searches (nearly double the previous year) and attached assets worth over ₹81,000 crore.
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ImportantAERB issues permission for major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project
The [Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)] has granted permission for major equipment erection at Units 5 and 6 of the [Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP)] in Tamil Nadu. This approval allows the [Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)] to install critical components like the Reactor Pressure Vessel and Steam Generators, marking a significant step in expanding India's nuclear energy capacity.
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