New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a major hike in the remuneration of domestic women cricketers, bringing their pay on par with that of men. The revised pay structure, approved at the recent BCCI Apex Council meeting, marks a significant step towards pay equality in Indian cricket. The Read More…
New Delhi: Following the aviation disruptions witnessed in the first week of December, IndiGo Airlines has announced compensation for affected passengers, starting from the 26th of this month. Passengers whose flights were cancelled within 24 hours of departure will be eligible for a full ticket refund along with additional compensation. Based on the duration of Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced stricter measures for passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed weight limits, introducing additional charges for excess baggage. The move comes soon after the Railways increased fares for long-distance train services, signaling a broader tightening of travel regulations. Drawing parallels with airline baggage policies, the Railways said carrying luggage beyond Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia-Urea Fertiliser Project of the Assam Valley Fertiliser and Chemical Company Limited (AVFCCL) at Namrup, marking a significant milestone in Assam’s industrial and agricultural development. The project, with an estimated investment of over ₹10,600 crore, will be developed as a brownfield facility within Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has issued a significant directive to High Courts, cautioning that habitual offenders should not be granted bail easily. The apex court stressed that while considering bail pleas in criminal cases, courts must carefully examine the criminal background of the accused and the seriousness of the offence. The observation came while Read More…
India has scored another major trade victory by concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, marking its third major free-trade deal this year and reinforcing its push to deepen global economic engagement. The India–New Zealand FTA, finalised after months of negotiations, is expected to eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on nearly 95 percent Read More…
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has been formally replaced after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the VBG RAM G Bill — Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural). With approval from the President, the bill passed by both Houses of Parliament has now become law. The move has Read More…
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Integrated Terminal 2 Building at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, marking a major milestone in India’s aviation infrastructure. Built at a cost of ₹4,000 crore, the state-of-the-art terminal is designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually, significantly enhancing air travel capacity in the Northeast. Addressing Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the growing importance of global collaboration in traditional medicine, describing it as a powerful bridge between ancient wisdom and modern healthcare. Addressing the WHO Traditional Medicine Summit, the Prime Minister said India is proud to host the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, calling Read More…
New Delhi: Motorists across India may soon bid goodbye to long queues at toll plazas. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that a fully barrier-free, AI-based toll collection system will be implemented across the country by 2026, allowing vehicles to pass toll plazas without slowing down or stopping. Speaking during Read More…