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• Cut Back in "Target Plus" Scheme
  The Government's plan to cut back on its Target Plus program for iron ore, sugar, and rice exporters is raising the anger levels of these exporters.<More>

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• Islamic Court Review in 4 weeks 
  The Supreme Court (SC) granted four extra weeks to the Government to collect data on the presence of Islamic and Shariat courts, their roles, and implications on the judicial system.<More>

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• The Hindu Wants to Print Tobacco Ads 
  In a surprise move, nationally available English newspaper, The Hindu, has petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) to overrule a Madras High Court (MHC) ruling that disallowed the publication of tobacco advertisements (ads) in newspapers.<More>

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• Absenteeism of Teachers Affects Development  
  A World Bank survey studying absenteeism in many countries found that 25% of teachers in India miss work on an average every day, but this rate is not prevalent in all states.<More>

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• Nepal Maoists kidnap Trekkers 
  Maoist terrorists in Nepal kidnapped 4 Polish trekkers even as news of two more European trekkers was reported missing.<More> 

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• Renewed Bugti-Pakistan Baloachistan clash 
  Pakistan’s Bugti clan clashed with Pakistani 23,000 strong armed force in Baloachistan at least four times over the weekend destroying all road transport and gas supply from the Sui Valley.<More>  

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