New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 with a fortnight-long series of nationwide events under the banner of “Seva Pakhwada” (Fortnight of Service). Running from September 17 to October 2, the programs will highlight themes of “Swadeshi” (local products) and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” Read More…
From September 22, 2025, India’s new GST 2.0 reforms will slash taxes on several dairy products — with UHT milk and packaged paneer moving from 5% to zero tax, and butter, ghee, cheese, and milk-based beverages brought down to 5%. While this raises hopes of cheaper dairy products, Amul has clarified that the price of Read More…
New Delhi: Tension gripped Delhi airport on Wednesday night as passengers aboard an Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner were asked to deboard after sitting inside the aircraft for nearly two hours due to a faulty air-conditioning system. The flight, scheduled to take off at 11 p.m., was delayed as engineers tried in vain to fix Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to consider a plea seeking cancellation of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan cricket match scheduled for Sunday. A bench of Justices J. K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi turned down the urgent hearing request, remarking, “Why the rush? It’s just a match — let it happen. What can we do Read More…
New Delhi: In a major policy reversal, the Central Government has barred physiotherapists from using the honorific “Doctor” with their names. The order, issued on September 9 by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), comes after repeated appeals from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The IMA argued that physiotherapists adopting the “Dr.” prefix violates Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has begun deliberations on a Presidential Reference challenging its April 2025 ruling that set strict deadlines for Governors and the President to act on state legislation. A five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai is examining whether such timelines—one month for Governors to clear re-enacted bills and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a one-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 11, blending diplomacy with disaster management. In the morning, he will host Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi to strengthen historic civilizational ties and explore cooperation in sectors such as healthcare, education, renewable energy, infrastructure, and Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared his readiness to engage in fresh talks with India, aiming to resolve trade disputes that have strained ties between the two nations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he looks forward to speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks, calling him a “very Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a crucial day-long visit to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Monday to assess the devastation caused by floods and landslides. Reaffirming the Centre’s commitment, he declared that the “Government of India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour.” In Himachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister conducted Read More…
New Delhi: The race to elect India’s 15th Vice President began today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the very first vote. Polling is being held in Parliament House, Room F-101, where the Prime Minister arrived promptly at 10 a.m., accompanied by Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ram Mohan Naidu. Voting will continue until 5 Read More…