Nayab Saini Elected as Haryana's New Chief Minister
Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Chief Minister of Haryana on March 13, 2024, amidst a political crisis. Nayab Saini swiftly succeeded him, taking oath on the sa... Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as Chief Minister of Haryana on March 13, 2024, amidst a political crisis. Nayab Saini swiftly succeeded him, taking oath on the same day. Saini, with a three-decade-long journey in the BJP, held key positions and won the trust of the party and the electorate, culminating in his appointment as Haryana BJP Chief and subsequent victory in the trust vote in the Haryana Assembly. His strategic appointment as an OBC face reflects the BJP's efforts to broaden its base and ensure inclusive leadership representation.
On March 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Namo Drone Didi scheme aimed at empowering rural women by providing them with agricultural drones a... On March 11, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Namo Drone Didi scheme aimed at empowering rural women by providing them with agricultural drones and training to become drone pilots. The scheme, part of the Sashakt Nari-Viksit Bharat programme, benefits 15,000 women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by enhancing agricultural productivity and providing employment opportunities. Additionally, financial support through bank loans and Capitalization Support Funds strengthens SHGs' financial stability, aligning with the ambitious goal of creating 3 crore "Lakhpati Didis." The scheme also includes collaborations with startups like Garuda Aerospace, showcasing government support for homegrown drone technology.
Centre Notifies Rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Implementation
The Centre notified the Rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11, 2024, enabling the implementation of the law passed in December 2019. The CAA... The Centre notified the Rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on March 11, 2024, enabling the implementation of the law passed in December 2019. The CAA aims to grant citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who entered India before December 31, 2014. The Rules specify eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and streamlined processes for citizenship applications, reducing the period of citizenship by naturalisation to five years and relaxing proof of country of origin and date of entry into India. Despite opposition from some states, the Centre has instituted committees to oversee the citizenship application process and addressed concerns regarding refugee rights and benefits.