The Delhi government has made work from home mandatory for 50 per cent of employees in all government and private offices from December 18, a senior minister announced on Tuesday. The decision comes as Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution, with authorities stepping up emergency measures to protect public health. The minister said the Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government is moving swiftly to pass the controversial rural employment legislation — the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Grameen) [VB-G RAM G] Bill, 2025 — in Parliament today, rejecting Opposition demands to refer the Bill to a Parliamentary Standing Committee. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired Read More…
New Delhi: In a major relief for millions of salaried employees, Provident Fund (PF) withdrawals will soon be possible through ATMs and UPI, significantly simplifying access to savings. Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is working to roll out the new facility, with implementation targeted before March. Under Read More…
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…