Kerala is set to come to a standstill as a 24-hour nationwide strike called by major trade unions begins at midnight tonight and continues until midnight on Thursday. The strike has been jointly called by 10 central trade unions, including the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), in protest against the Centre’s labour codes and Read More…
New Delhi: The Union government has released updated guidelines on the observance of Vande Mataram, India’s national song, bringing clarity to public conduct during its rendition. While standing as a mark of respect remains mandatory at official events and in educational institutions, the government has made it clear that audiences in cinema theatres are not Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways is set to usher in a major digital shift for millions of daily passengers by phasing out the widely used UTS mobile app and replacing it with a new all-in-one platform, ‘Rail One’. The Railway Board has announced that the UTS app will be completely discontinued from March 1, 2026, urging Read More…
New Delhi: Health experts have raised concern over a sharp and unusually early increase in H3N2 influenza cases this year, a trend that is typically seen during the peak of summer. Several parts of the country are witnessing a steady rise in fever and respiratory infections, prompting warnings from the medical community. Doctors attribute the Read More…
New Delhi: Parliamentary activity picked up momentum on Tuesday as both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings at 2:00 pm, marking the continuation of the crucial Budget Session. Lawmakers returned to their respective Houses after the recess to take up key legislative and financial business. The session is expected to see intense Read More…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that the evaluation of Class 12 board examination answer sheets will go fully digital from 2026. The board will adopt the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, under which teachers will assess scanned copies of answer sheets on computer screens instead of manually checking physical scripts. The move Read More…
New Delhi: India will witness a sweeping all-India general strike from midnight tonight as trade unions launch a 24-hour protest against what they term the Centre’s anti-worker and anti-people policies, including the labour codes. Workers across sectors will be joined by farmers and agricultural labour organisations, while opposition parties, including the Left, and mass organisations Read More…
The government has released draft Income Tax Rules ahead of their April rollout, proposing sweeping changes aimed at simplifying compliance while tightening oversight of high-value and digital transactions. The proposals raise thresholds for mandatory PAN quoting across several categories, including cash banking transactions, vehicle purchases, property deals and hotel or event bills, easing compliance for Read More…
India and Seychelles have announced an ambitious Joint Vision aimed at unlocking sustainable development, accelerating economic growth, and strengthening security cooperation through deeper bilateral and maritime linkages. The initiative reinforces the close partnership between the two Indian Ocean neighbours and highlights their shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity. The roadmap focuses on cooperation in Read More…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticised Maoist ideology, stating that it has never benefited society and has only resulted in destruction, fear, and underdevelopment across several regions of the country. Calling Maoism a barrier to peace and progress, Amit shah appealed to Maoist cadres to lay down arms and join the democratic mainstream. Read More…