Patna: Bihar witnessed a landmark political moment as Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister for a record tenth time, leading a newly formed NDA government. The grand swearing-in ceremony took place at Patna’s iconic Gandhi Maidan, with 21 ministers inducted into the new cabinet. The oath was administered by Bihar Read More…
New Delhi: A landmark judgment is expected today as the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, prepares to rule on the Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether the court can impose time limits on the President and Governors for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. President Droupadi Murmu, invoking powers Read More…
India is gearing up for a historic leap in rail travel as the country’s first bullet train is scheduled to begin operations in August 2027, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The maiden run will take place on the 100-km Surat–Vapi stretch in Gujarat, marking the beginning of India’s long-awaited high-speed rail era. Once the Read More…
A high-level committee led by NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba has put forward a sweeping set of 17 reforms aimed at easing the regulatory, financial and compliance pressures on India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The proposals target long-standing bottlenecks that have affected credit flow, delayed payments and complex compliance norms for small businesses. Read More…
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled out imposing a blanket ban on construction activities in Delhi, stating that environmental protection cannot come at the cost of halting essential development. Calling sudden bans merely “temporary solutions,” the Court said such measures do little to address the National Capital Region’s recurring air pollution crisis. The bench stressed Read More…
Indian oil companies have signed their first-ever structured contract to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the United States. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the breakthrough, calling it a significant step in India’s push to diversify its fuel sources. According to Mr. Puri, this agreement is the “first structured contract of U.S. LPG for Read More…
A devastating explosion tore through the Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar, leaving seven dead and 27 injured in a shocking incident late last night. The force of the blast caused severe damage to the police station and multiple nearby buildings. Authorities said the explosion occurred while a forensic team was examining explosive materials seized in Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his birth anniversary today. Remembering Nehru’s pivotal role in shaping modern India, the Prime Minister honored his contributions to nation-building, democratic foundations, and scientific progress. Born on November 14, 1889, Nehru is widely celebrated as a visionary leader who Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the under-construction Bullet Train Station in Surat on November 15, marking a significant milestone in India’s ambitious Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. During the visit, the Prime Minister will review the overall progress of the project, including station development, track installation, and the deployment of advanced Japanese Shinkansen Read More…
Chennai: An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed during a routine training flight near Tiruporur, close to Tambaram in Tamil Nadu. The aircraft had taken off from the Tambaram Air Force Station and crashed within minutes of takeoff. The aircraft involved in the accident was a PC-7 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft belonging to the Indian Read More…