India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has withdrawn the proposed Income Tax Bill from Parliament, with a revised version set to be introduced on August 11. The new draft will incorporate key recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee, aiming to address concerns raised by lawmakers and stakeholders. The original bill, which sought to modernize and Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset their losses in supplying subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain affordability of cooking gas, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in May 2016, PMUY provides Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuttal to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports, declaring that India will not compromise on the interests of its farmers, dairy producers, or fishermen—no matter the cost. Speaking at the M.S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Modi emphasized the government’s unwavering stand on Read More…
New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled to take place from August 31 to September 1. If confirmed, this would mark a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing border tensions between the two countries. The summit, which brings together leaders from China, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten cutting-edge Central Secretariat buildings planned under the Central Vista redevelopment project. Spanning a massive 1.5 lakh square kilometers, this ultra-modern facility will consolidate key ministries — including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, and Petroleum & Natural Gas — currently scattered across Delhi, under Read More…
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand – Massive flash floods triggered by heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Dharali and surrounding areas of Uttarkashi district, leaving behind destruction and prompting large-scale rescue operations. One body has been recovered, while 150 people have been successfully rescued so far. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is personally monitoring the situation and Read More…
New Delhi – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a firm directive requiring all Class 10 and 12 students to maintain at least 75% attendance during the 2025–26 academic year to be eligible for the 2026 board exams. Aimed at reinforcing academic discipline and regular classroom engagement, the board has made it Read More…
Srinagar: A wave of political unrest is sweeping across Jammu and Kashmir as major regional parties take to the streets demanding the immediate restoration of statehood and democratic governance. In a sharp rebuke to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaders have accused the Centre of running the region through a “remote control” from Raj Bhavan, Read More…
New Delhi: Amit Shah has etched his name into the record books by becoming India’s longest-serving Union Home Minister, surpassing BJP veteran L.K. Advani’s tenure. As of August 4, 2025, Shah has served 2,258 days in the high-profile role, overtaking Advani’s record of 2,256 days from March 1998 to May 2004. Since taking charge on Read More…