New Delhi: Parliament has approved a new Income Tax Bill aimed at replacing the six-decade-old legislation, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s tax framework. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introducing the Bill, clarified that it does not impose any new tax rates. Instead, the primary goal is to simplify the language of the law, making Read More…
New Delhi: Security at all Delhi Metro stations has been intensified ahead of the 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is leading the heightened security operations, which will continue until August 16. As part of the measures, passengers can expect more thorough baggage checks, increased frisking, and deployment of additional personnel Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States next month, with a packed agenda that includes addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the 26th and a potential meeting with US President Donald Trump. Diplomatic efforts are underway to iron out trade disagreements ahead of the possible high-level talks. Bilateral Read More…
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) via video link, delivered a stirring message blending India’s rich astronomical heritage with cutting-edge scientific progress. Welcoming over 300 young talents from 64 countries, he hailed them as “shining stars,” celebrating the union of tradition, innovation, spirituality, science, curiosity, and Read More…
New Delhi: In a high-profile judicial controversy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a three-member inquiry panel to investigate serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, after large piles of burnt cash were reportedly discovered at his Delhi residence in March this year. The panel will scrutinize the charges and present its report, potentially triggering Read More…
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a route and terminal change for Train No. 16512 Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express, impacting passengers traveling from Kerala to Bengaluru. Under the new arrangement, the train will be diverted via Yasvantpur Junction, Hebbal, and Banaswadi before terminating at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru, replacing its Read More…
New Delhi: The Prime Minister has spotlighted India’s ambitious National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) 2047, a transformative initiative launched in 2023 with the goal of eradicating sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health challenge by the nation’s centenary of independence. The mission focuses on mass screening, early detection, advanced treatment, and awareness Read More…
The Lok Sabha has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, hailed by Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya as the biggest reform since the nation’s independence. The bill, passed amid opposition protests, promises to overhaul the country’s sporting framework with a focus on accountability, transparency, and good governance. “This will ensure fairness and responsibility in sports federations Read More…
New Delhi: Putting an end to swirling speculation, the BCCI has firmly dismissed rumours that Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and captain Rohit Sharma are set to retire from One Day Internationals anytime soon. While earlier whispers hinted at a possible swansong after the 2027 ODI World Cup, recent reports claimed the duo might bow Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art residential complex for Members of Parliament at Baba Kharak Singh Marg, just steps away from Parliament House. The project features 184 newly built Type-VII multi-storey flats, each sprawling over 5,000 square feet—offering spacious layouts, dedicated office spaces, and staff quarters that outsize even the iconic Type-VIII bungalows. Designed Read More…