Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the passage of the SHANTI Bill by Parliament, describing it as a historic and transformative piece of legislation aimed at strengthening social harmony, inclusive development and institutional transparency. In a statement issued after the Bill was cleared by both Houses, the Prime Minister said the SHANTI Bill reflects Read More…
India’s flagship rural employment programme is set for a major transformation as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) undergoes a comprehensive overhaul to meet the needs of a changing economy. Under the VB-G RaM G Bill, 2025, the scheme will be renamed the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Oman’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Order of Oman’, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, in recognition of his pivotal role in strengthening India–Oman relations. The prestigious award places Prime Minister Modi among an elite group of global leaders, including Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela and King Abdullah of Jordan, who Read More…
In a dramatic late-night session marked by heated exchanges and overnight protests, Parliament has passed the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, formally replacing the two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The Bill was cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha within hours of each other, Read More…
In a major step to curb worsening air pollution, petrol pumps across Delhi have stopped supplying fuel to vehicles that do not have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, effective from today. Alongside this, old vehicles that violate age norms are no longer permitted to enter the national capital, as authorities tighten enforcement under Read More…
New Delhi: In a major relief to consumers, prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) will be reduced across India starting January 1, following a revision in the tax structure by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB). Under the newly introduced uniform tariff system, consumers can expect a Read More…
The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Centre’s new Nuclear Energy Bill (Shanti Bill) after an intense debate lasting over six hours, amid strong opposition protests and a walkout by Opposition members. The government pushed the Bill through despite sharp criticism over its potential long-term implications for nuclear safety and national interest. Opposition parties alleged Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Indian community in Oman, praising their contribution to the host nation and describing them as a “living example of coexistence and cooperation.” The interaction took place amid a warm and enthusiastic reception from members of the Indian diaspora during his official visit to the Gulf nation. Addressing Read More…
Train passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance will have to pay extra charges, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. He was responding to a question raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who asked whether baggage rules followed at airports would also be implemented for train travel. In a written reply, the Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government has firmly reassured Parliament that Aadhaar data remains completely secure, with no instance of data leakage reported so far from the database of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The assurance comes amid growing concerns over digital privacy and data security. Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Read More…