Urgent hearing in SC on behalf of the Haryana government on Job Reservation

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Urgent hearing in SC on behalf of the Haryana government on Job Reservation

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to urgently hear an appeal filed by the Haryana government, complaining that the Punjab & Haryana high court did not duly follow the principles of natural justice when it put on hold the state government’s law reserving 75% private sector jobs, paying up to ₹30,000 a month, for local candidates. HT

All retrospective tax cases to be settled this month

The government will settle almost all the retrospective tax cases this month, closing a chapter that plagued India’s reputation as an investment-friendly destination, a top official said on Friday. Deccan Herald

MSP committee not yet setup due to assembly elections

The Centre on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the MSP committee promised to the then agitating farmers on December 9 had not been set up yet because of the Assembly elections that were announced a month later. The farmers have termed the delay a betrayal by the government, accusing it of failing to keep the promises given in writing on December 9, on the basis of which agitation spearhead Samyukta Kisan Morcha suspended the yearlong movement that very day. Telegraph

Charanjit Singh Channi as its Congress CM face in Punjab ?

Amid indications that the Congress, following a tele-survey, is set to name Charanjit Singh Channi as its chief ministerial face ahead of the Assembly polls in Punjab, party’s state unit president Navjot Singh Sidhu triggered a row saying those at top want a “weak CM ” who will toe their line. Indian Express

Realist Disinvestment target this year

The modest disinvestment receipts target of ₹65,000 crore set in the Budget for 2022-23, the lowest in six years, is not a reflection of the government slowing down on privatisation, but is based on “realism” and a focus on smooth execution of transactions instead of chasing a high number, a top Finance Ministry official said. Hindu

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Chinese organizers put on an eye-catching, if subdued, opening ceremony on Friday to officially begin the 2022 Winter Olympics. It was the second time Beijing hosted an Olympic opening ceremony.

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