The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Centre’s new Nuclear Energy Bill (Shanti Bill) after an intense debate lasting over six hours, amid strong opposition protests and a walkout by Opposition members. The government pushed the Bill through despite sharp criticism over its potential long-term implications for nuclear safety and national interest. Opposition parties alleged Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Indian community in Oman, praising their contribution to the host nation and describing them as a “living example of coexistence and cooperation.” The interaction took place amid a warm and enthusiastic reception from members of the Indian diaspora during his official visit to the Gulf nation. Addressing Read More…
Train passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance will have to pay extra charges, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. He was responding to a question raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who asked whether baggage rules followed at airports would also be implemented for train travel. In a written reply, the Read More…
The special elections to three local self-government wards, which were postponed following the demise of candidates, will be held on January 12. Polling will take place from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm, while vote counting will begin at 10.00 am on January 13. Nominations can be submitted up to December 24. Scrutiny of nomination papers Read More…
The clock is ticking for thousands of voters in Kerala, as today marks the final deadline to submit filled enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission has released a list of 24.95 lakh voters who face exclusion following the comprehensive revision process. The booth-wise exclusion list was Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government has firmly reassured Parliament that Aadhaar data remains completely secure, with no instance of data leakage reported so far from the database of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The assurance comes amid growing concerns over digital privacy and data security. Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Read More…
The Delhi government has made work from home mandatory for 50 per cent of employees in all government and private offices from December 18, a senior minister announced on Tuesday. The decision comes as Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with authorities stepping up emergency measures to protect public health. The minister said the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has decided to go ahead with the screening of all 19 films barred by the Union government at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), openly defying the Centre’s directive. State Minister for Culture Saji Cherian said the cancelled films will be screened under the initiative of the Kerala government itself. Read More…
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…