The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,718-crore allocation for conducting Census 2027, marking the beginning of preparations for India’s largest data-collection exercise. The next census will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase scheduled between April and September 2026, followed by the second phase in February 2027. The first phase will include Read More…
New Delhi: In a major development linked to the ongoing IndiGo crisis, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed four senior officials responsible for monitoring the airline. The action marks the first time officials have been removed in connection with the crisis. Those dismissed include Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector Rishiraj Chatterjee, Senior Read More…
Amid growing speculation about a potential trade agreement between India and the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and constructive phone conversation. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation across several key areas critical to both nations. According to an official statement, the leaders explored ways to deepen Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stayed the High Court verdict that declared the Munambam land as not Waqf property. With this order, the Munambam Inquiry Commission can continue its proceedings without interruption. The directive came while hearing an appeal filed by the Kerala Waqf Protection Forum, which sought a stay on the High Court Read More…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in five states and one Union Territory. The revision period has now been extended until December 14 in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, and until December 18 in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and the Andaman & Read More…
New Delhi: Offering significant relief after a massive flight disruption, IndiGo has rolled out ₹10,000 travel vouchers for all passengers affected by cancellations on December 3, 4, and 5. These vouchers can be redeemed on any IndiGo flight within the next 12 months, giving stranded travellers a flexible way to rebook their journeys. The airline’s Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Manipur today for a two-day visit — her first trip to the state since assuming office. President Murmu will be welcomed with a Guard of Honour upon her arrival, and security has been significantly tightened across Imphal in view of the high-profile visit. Ahead of her arrival, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on people across the country to actively participate in the newly launched ‘Your Money, Your Right’ movement, aimed at empowering citizens to demand transparency, accountability, and fairness in financial services. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister emphasized that every citizen has the right to clear, reliable, and Read More…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reaffirmed that India continues to offer one of the most affordable railway ticket systems in the world, far cheaper than those in developed and even neighbouring nations. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he revealed that the Indian Railways provided a massive ₹60,000-crore subsidy last year to keep fares Read More…
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has turned down the ‘Veer Savarkar Award’, making headlines with a pointed remark directed at the organisers. Tharoor stated that he declined the honour because the organisers failed to provide clarity on the nature of the award and details about the institution behind it. In a statement, Tharoor remarked that Read More…