New Delhi: The Union government is moving swiftly to pass the controversial rural employment legislation — the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025 — in Parliament today, rejecting Opposition demands to refer the Bill to a Parliamentary Standing Committee. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired Read More…
New Delhi: In a major relief for millions of salaried employees, Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals will soon be possible through ATMs and UPI, significantly simplifying access to savings. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is working to roll out the new facility, with implementation targeted before March. Under Read More…
The United States has imposed a complete entry ban on citizens of seven countries, including Syria, with President Donald Trump asserting that America will not allow itself to be destabilised by foreign threats. The restrictions also bar holders of Palestinian Authority passports from entering the country. Apart from Syria, the ban applies to nationals from Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” during his official visit to the African nation. The prestigious award was presented by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, recognising PM Modi’s outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and his global leadership. Prime Minister Modi becomes the first head Read More…
Kochi: Gold prices staged a swift recovery on Tuesday, climbing ₹480 per sovereign after a steep fall a day earlier, once again moving closer to the psychologically significant ₹99,000 mark. The price of one sovereign (8 grams) of gold now stands at ₹98,640, while the per-gram rate rose by ₹60 to ₹12,330. The rebound comes Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing up to 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. The decision marks a significant jump from the existing 74 per cent FDI cap and is expected to attract higher capital inflows Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Election Commission will issue a special notification today for elections in three local body wards where polling was deferred following the death of candidates. The special elections will be held in Vizhinjam Ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Payimpadam Ward of Moothhedam Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district, and Onakkur Ward of Pampakuda Grama Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for Ethiopia from Jordan, marking the beginning of his first-ever visit to the African nation. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, underscoring the growing diplomatic and parliamentary ties between India and Ethiopia. The address is expected to Read More…
The Kerala High Court has stayed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) show-cause notice issued in connection with the KIIFB masala bond transaction, granting temporary relief to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, former Finance Minister Thomas Isaac, and the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The stay will remain in force for three months. The ED had issued Read More…
In a strong assertion of artistic freedom, Kerala Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian has announced that the 19 films denied screening permission by the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will be shown at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). The minister said he has directed the Kerala State Film Academy to proceed Read More…