Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a massive ₹40,000-crore development drive in Bihar by laying the foundation stone and inaugurating key projects spanning infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and connectivity. Addressing a packed gathering, PM Modi said the initiatives will not only transform Bihar’s growth landscape but also generate jobs and strengthen rural livelihoods. He underlined Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the Armed Forces to embrace jointness, Atmanirbharta (self-reliance), and innovation as the pillars of future military readiness. Addressing the Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata, he stressed that evolving security challenges demand seamless synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Prime Minister called for accelerated adoption of Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has observed that automatic, independent control rooms are preferable for operating CCTV cameras in police stations across the country. The suggestion came while a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a case related to custodial deaths. The court noted that although governments have filed affidavits claiming Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold strategic push, India has announced plans to construct a colossal 278-metre-high dam in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley, aimed at countering China’s massive hydro project upstream on the Brahmaputra. Estimated at ₹17,069 crore, the dam—one of the tallest in India—will be built by NHPC and is expected to generate 2,880 MW Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a major interim ruling on the contentious Waqf Amendment Act, halting two of its most debated provisions while allowing others to remain in force. The order came from a bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice A.G. Masih. The court stayed the clause that required Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Manipur today for the first time since the ethnic clashes that erupted in May 2023, marking his return to the conflict-hit state after over two years. Modi’s visit comes with a strong development agenda and heightened security arrangements. Landing around 12:30 p.m., Modi will first Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has issued a tough new circular banning photography, videography, reels, selfies, and interviews within its High-Security Zone, except for official purposes. The notification, dated September 10 and signed by Secretary General Shekhar C. Munghate, makes it clear that the ban applies to everyone — including advocates, litigants, interns, law clerks, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it a matter of strategic, defence, and national importance. He said the initiative would transform the island into a maritime and air connectivity hub in the Indian Ocean Region. The PM’s remarks came after sharing an article by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kick off a whirlwind three-day tour tomorrow, launching and inaugurating projects worth a staggering ₹71,850 crore across Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar. The visit will wrap up on September 15. The journey begins in Mizoram, where Modi will roll out development works worth ₹9,000 crore. In Read More…
The Supreme Court has raised critical concerns over how reservation rules under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 are applied, especially when candidates with disabilities score above the general category cut-off. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta pointed out that, under caste-based reservations, a reserved category candidate who clears Read More…