Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said there is no proposal to impose a lockdown in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she urged political leaders to avoid spreading rumours and creating fear among the public. The minister said the government is closely monitoring the situation and will keep the Read More…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the overuse of chemical fertilisers and excessive water consumption are damaging soil fertility in parts of the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he noted that such practices are affecting long-term agricultural productivity. The minister said the Centre is promoting crop diversification to address the issue. He highlighted Read More…
Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah on assuming office as Nepal’s new prime minister. In a message posted on X, Modi said he looks forward to working closely with Shah to strengthen India-Nepal relations. He noted that Shah’s appointment reflects the trust placed in him by the people of Nepal. Balendra Shah, popularly known Read More…
Indian Railways has strengthened passenger safety and security over the past five years, with more than 52,000 arrests made for offences related to railway property. According to data shared by Ashwini Vaishnaw, a total of 52,494 persons were arrested between 2021 and 2025 under the Railway Property Act. Complaints were filed against over 50,000 offenders Read More…
The Government of India has said fuel supply in the country remains stable despite the ongoing West Asia crisis. It urged citizens not to panic or believe rumours. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said petrol pumps and LPG outlets are functioning normally. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG. Authorities reported Read More…
Delhi airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited has allocated additional flight slots to select foreign airlines on a temporary basis due to disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. The move comes as capacity constraints have emerged at Indira Gandhi International Airport, the country’s busiest airport. Sources said the extra slots have been granted for Read More…
Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked the Centre for granting ₹5,000 crore as additional assistance to Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed gratitude to Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman for the support. The Chief Minister’s Office shared the message on X. Abdullah said the funds will boost development in the Union Territory. He noted that Read More…
Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticised the BJP government in Delhi. He said people in the capital feel “cheated” after voting the party to power. His remarks came after a resident of Rajinder Nagar raised a water shortage issue. The resident claimed there has been no water supply in the area for the past four days. Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has described dowry deaths as a “severe blot” on society, highlighting that the practice continues to cause the unnatural deaths of thousands of women despite legal bans. A bench of JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi made the observation while cancelling the bail granted to a man accused in a dowry Read More…
Authorities have stepped up security arrangements across West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, with around 3,000 police personnel set to be deployed to maintain law and order. A senior police official said restrictions have been imposed to ensure peaceful observance of the festival. The carrying of weapons during processions has been strictly prohibited, and Read More…