Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” during his official visit to the African nation. The prestigious award was presented by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, recognising PM Modi’s outstanding contribution to strengthening bilateral ties and his global leadership. Prime Minister Modi becomes the first head Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing up to 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. The decision marks a significant jump from the existing 74 per cent FDI cap and is expected to attract higher capital inflows Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for Ethiopia from Jordan, marking the beginning of his first-ever visit to the African nation. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, underscoring the growing diplomatic and parliamentary ties between India and Ethiopia. The address is expected to Read More…
India is witnessing a significant shift in wealth distribution, with the asset gap between the rich and the poor steadily narrowing, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament. Minister highlighted that rural India is leading this transformation, driven by faster asset creation among lower-income households. Quoting household consumption and asset data, Sitharaman said the bottom 40 Read More…
The Union Government has released ₹260.20 crore to Kerala’s local self-government institutions. The allocation comes as the first instalment of the 15th Finance Commission grant for the current financial year. The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj said the untied grant has been distributed among 14 District Panchayats, 152 Block Panchayats, and 941 Gram Panchayats across Read More…
India’s trade deficit narrowed sharply after a surprise jump in exports to the United States, offering relief amid global economic uncertainties. The unexpected rise in shipments to India’s largest trading partner helped offset weak demand in other major markets and strengthened overall export performance. Official data showed that exports to the US rose significantly during Read More…
New Delhi witnessed major air traffic disruptions on Tuesday as dense fog enveloped the national capital, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to review airport preparedness and operational measures at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at least 100 flights were cancelled, while over 300 flights faced delays, causing significant inconvenience Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a three-nation diplomatic tour, beginning with a key visit to Jordan, aimed at deepening India’s engagement in the West Asian region. During the Jordan leg of the tour, Mr. Modi will hold extensive talks with King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and Read More…
The Union government has unveiled a major overhaul of the national rural employment guarantee programme, proposing to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s name and replace the existing framework with a new law titled the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) Bill, 2025. The Bill, which promises 125 days of guaranteed employment, is scheduled to Read More…
The Union government is planning a sweeping overhaul of India’s higher education regulatory framework by replacing existing bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) with a single umbrella authority. According to a draft Bill proposed by the Ministry Read More…