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…
Thiruvananthapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the BJP’s strong showing in Kerala’s local body elections, calling the NDA’s historic victory in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation a milestone in the state’s political journey. In a series of three social media posts, the Prime Minister thanked party workers, the people of the capital city and voters Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move aimed at boosting investment and strengthening the insurance industry, the Union Cabinet has approved a bill to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, up from the current cap of 74 per cent. The proposal was earlier announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Read More…
Washington: A group of US lawmakers has introduced a resolution seeking to end tariffs imposed during former President Donald Trump’s tenure, underscoring India’s importance as a key strategic and economic partner of the United States. The move reflects growing bipartisan concern over the continued use of trade restrictions that impact allies and global supply chains. Read More…
New Delhi: With air pollution levels rising sharply, authorities have enforced Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) after air quality deteriorated to the severe category. The move comes as hazardous smog conditions continue to pose serious health risks to residents. Under GRAP-III, all construction Read More…
New Delhi: The nation on Friday remembered the brave security personnel who sacrificed their lives during the 2001 Parliament terror attack, as Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Members of Parliament paid solemn tributes to the fallen heroes. A brief commemorative ceremony was held outside the old Parliament building, now known as Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre cannot impose a permanent cap on airline ticket prices as fluctuations in seasonal demand make such regulation impractical, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu told the Lok Sabha. Speaking amid concerns over sharp fare hikes during festival seasons and in the backdrop of the recent IndiGo-related crisis, the minister said Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The flagship rural employment programme will be rechristened as Poojya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojana, officials said. The proposed legislation also seeks to enhance the guaranteed number of employment days under the scheme from the existing Read More…