New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered a high-level probe into Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s ambitious wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project in Gujarat. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former Supreme Court judge Justice J. Chelameswar will scrutinize alleged violations of environmental, wildlife, and financial regulations, including the transfer of animals to the facility. Joining Read More…
New Delhi / Washington: With the Trump administration preparing to impose a steep 50% tariff on Indian exports, New Delhi has intensified its lobbying push in Washington. The Embassy of India has hired Mercury Public Affairs LLC—its second American lobbying firm this year—to strengthen its influence in U.S. policymaking circles. Signed on August 15, the Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has set aside an order by the Central Information Commission (CIC) that sought disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BA degree details. The CIC had earlier, on December 21, 2016, directed Delhi University to provide access to the records of all students who cleared the Read More…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally ensured his own inclusion in the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which mandates automatic removal of jailed ministers. The bill, introduced on August 20, stipulates that any Prime Minister, Union Minister, or Chief Minister detained for 30 consecutive days on Read More…
The court had ordered all strays to be rounded up and confined to shelters—warning of penalties for non-compliance. But the ruling triggered nationwide outrage, with animal welfare groups, citizens, and celebrities condemning the move as cruel and impractical, given the absence of adequate shelters. Responding to the backlash, the court issued a revised ruling on Read More…
New Delhi: The GST Council will convene on September 3 and 4 to deliberate on crucial tax reforms, including the Central Government’s proposal to restructure the GST system into a simplified two-rate framework. The Council is expected to examine the reports of various Groups of Ministers (GoMs), who were tasked with studying major aspects of Read More…
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Anil Ambani’s Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its executives for allegedly defrauding banks to the tune of ₹2,000 crore. The investigating agency also carried out searches at multiple premises linked to the company on Saturday. According to officials, the action comes after the Read More…
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered a fiery attack against corrupt politicians, declaring that “no one should dream of ruling from jail.” Addressing a rally in Gaya, Bihar, he defended the NDA government’s 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, which mandates the removal of any minister—including the PM or CM—if convicted of a serious crime Read More…
New Delhi: On National Space Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an inspiring address, celebrating India’s stellar rise in space exploration and unveiling an ambitious roadmap for the future — a journey that stretches “from Aryabhata to Gaganyaan.” The Prime Minister highlighted how space technology has become integral to governance, aiding crop insurance, disaster Read More…
New Delhi: Owning an old vehicle is about to get much costlier. The central government has decided to double the registration renewal fees for vehicles that are more than 20 years old, in a bid to discourage their use. The rule to hike renewal charges for vehicles above 15 years came into effect on April Read More…