The Supreme Court has clarified that the Kerala Chief Minister will have the final say in setting the priority order of candidates for Vice-Chancellor appointments in the state’s Digital and Technical Universities. The Governor, acting as Chancellor, is required to make the appointment strictly in line with this list. The court directed that the Search Read More…
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Govt Launches Landmark Missions: Minerals, Defense, Jobs & Deep-Sea Exploration
The government has unveiled four landmark initiatives — the National Critical Minerals Mission to secure key resources for clean energy and technology, Mission Sudarshan Chakra to boost defense modernization through indigenous innovation, the Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to generate large-scale jobs and entrepreneurship, and the National Deep Water Exploration program to unlock the nation’s vast Read More…
Prime Minister Interacts with Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
“India’s Path to Success Lies in Pursuing Space Goals with Atmanirbharta,” Says PM New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, highlighting India’s growing ambitions in the field of space exploration. During the interaction, the Prime Minister lauded the efforts of Indian scientists and astronauts, emphasizing that the nation’s journey to success Read More…
Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma Wins Miss Universe India 2025, To Represent Nation at Global Stage
New Delhi: Shining bright on the national stage, Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025 at a glittering finale held in Jaipur. Tanya Sharma of Uttar Pradesh secured the first runner-up position, while Mehak Dhingra and Amishi Kaushik, both from Haryana, were named the second and third runners-up. With this win, Read More…
Modi’s Tax Reforms Deliver Boost to Consumers, Calm Tariff Tensions with US
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled sweeping tax reforms to shield India’s economy from US tariff pressures and stimulate domestic demand. The government will simplify the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure into two slabs—5% and 18%—from October, slashing rates on essentials, electronics, and even small cars, which will now fall from 28% Read More…
Trump Signals Possible Relief for India, Hints at Waiving Extra Tariff on Russian Oil Imports
Washington: India may soon get a breather from U.S. trade pressure, with President Donald Trump hinting at the possibility of lifting additional tariffs imposed on New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil. Speaking to Fox News after his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump remarked:“India was one of the biggest buyers, taking over 40% of Read More…
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Over Toxic Cassia Masquerading as Cinnamon in Kerala
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition alleging that cassia—a spice considered harmful and potentially carcinogenic—is being sold in Kerala under the guise of cinnamon. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that the issue falls under spice adulteration and noted that the Kerala High Court had already directed authorities Read More…
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹11,000 Crore National Highway Projects
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects worth ₹11,000 crore, aimed at boosting connectivity and easing traffic congestion in the Delhi region. The projects include the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway (10.1 km) and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), which will serve as a crucial link between Read More…
India Eyes Major GST Cut on Small Cars; Markets Cheer Reform Push
The Indian government has proposed a sweeping reform to slash GST on small cars from 28% to 18%, in what is being hailed as the biggest tax overhaul since GST’s rollout in 2017. The move, which could make small petrol and diesel cars significantly cheaper, is expected to revive sales in a slowing segment. The Read More…
PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹11,000 Crore Delhi Highway Projects on August 17
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two landmark infrastructure projects in the capital on Sunday, August 17—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), together worth ₹11,000 crore. The 10.1 km Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, built at a cost of ₹5,360 crore, will directly link Shiv Read More…