The Election Commission of India has struck 334 unrecognised political parties off its rolls for failing to meet registration norms—citing six years of inactivity since 2019 and the absence of valid headquarters addresses. Among those affected, seven parties hail from Kerala, including the Revolutionary Socialist Party of India (Marxist), Revolutionary Socialist Party of Kerala (Bolshevik), Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced a ‘Round Trip Package’ on a trial basis. Under this offer, passengers booking tickets for both onward and return journeys at the same time will receive a 20% discount on the base fare of the return ticket. The scheme, effective from August 14, 2025, will benefit passengers who pre-book Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has dismissed media reports claiming that India has halted weapons procurement from the United States amid an ongoing tariff dispute. Clarifying the matter, the ministry stated that such reports suggesting India has frozen arms deals are baseless. According to the statement, all processes related to the planned procurement of Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the nation, calling Sanskrit a “timeless source of knowledge and expression” with an enduring influence across diverse fields. In messages shared on X (formerly Twitter), he praised the dedication of scholars, students, and enthusiasts worldwide who continue to learn, teach, and promote the ancient language. Reaffirming the Read More…
India has opened talks with China to reopen three crucial Himalayan trade routes—Lipulekh (Uttarakhand), Shipki La (Himachal Pradesh), and Nathu La (Sikkim). This initiative comes just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to China at the end of August for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, marking his first trip to China since Read More…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has withdrawn the proposed Income Tax Bill from Parliament, with a revised version set to be introduced on August 11. The new draft will incorporate key recommendations from the Parliamentary Select Committee, aiming to address concerns raised by lawmakers and stakeholders. The original bill, which sought to modernize and Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset their losses in supplying subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain affordability of cooking gas, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in May 2016, PMUY provides Read More…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been officially excluded from the Right to Information (RTI) Act under the newly revised Central Sports Bill, following strong resistance from the cricket body. The original bill, presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23, sought to classify all national sports organizations, including BCCI, as Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any trade talks with India until the ongoing tariff dispute is resolved, declaring from the Oval Office, “No, not until the tariff dispute is settled.” His strong stance follows the decision to double tariffs on Indian imports to 50%, citing India’s continued oil trade with Russia Read More…
New Delhi: The era of free UPI transactions could soon come to an end. In a significant statement, RBI Deputy Governor Sanjay Malhotra hinted that users of digital payment platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay may soon have to pay for UPI services, as the government considers a sustainable funding model for the booming payment Read More…