Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, chaired However, the focus on digital accountability has raised concerns over data accuracy and political bias.

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Each Union minister was handed a sealed envelope containing a detailed assessment of their social media performance from May 1 to August 15 — covering X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn — with the government asking them to step up engagement with Gen Z. This formal internal digital accountability exercise is one of the most comprehensive efforts

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India's plan for a caste census involves open-ended enumeration, a method that has historically produced messy and contested data. The challenge lies in mapping thousands of sub-castes onto a usable administrative framework. An explainer lays out the method and its risks.

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Unauthorised structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi have been demolished, a routine administrative action that has not gone unnoticed. The timing of this move has raised eyebrows, particularly in the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic environment.

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India has urged the UN Security Council to improve transparency and objectivity in the listing and de-listing of terrorists and terror groups. The government called for greater transparency and objectivity, saying that terrorists should not be removed from sanctions lists solely on political considerations without objective criteria or supporting evidence.

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting has highlighted the importance of digital accountability and data accuracy in governance. As India moves forward with its caste census plan, stakeholders are watching closely to ensure that the process is fair, transparent, and free from political bias.

On a related note, the NTA is overhauling its system to improve the quality of its content. The move aims to enhance viewer experience and provide better entertainment options for audiences.

Unauthorised structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi have been demolished as part of routine administrative action. However, the timing of this move has raised eyebrows, particularly in the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic environment.