In a bold move to simplify India’s tax structure and ease the financial burden on consumers, the central government is planning to eliminate the 12% GST slab—a reform that could lead to significant price cuts on daily-use items. The plan, which aims to redistribute goods currently taxed at 12% into either the 5% or 18% Read More…
In a proud and emotional moment for India, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew have officially begun their return journey to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Grace”, which successfully undocked from the International Space Station at 4:35 PM IST on July 14. The operation, though briefly delayed by ten minutes, proceeded smoothly as Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the inclusion of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the UNESCO World Heritage List as a moment of great pride for the nation. The recognition marks India’s 44th UNESCO heritage site, highlighting 12 historic forts—11 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu—built by the Maratha Empire Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – In a major organisational milestone, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the BJP’s brand-new Kerala State Committee office—Mararji Bhavan—in Thiruvananthapuram. The state-of-the-art seven-storey building, rooted in traditional nalukettu architecture, covers over 60,000 sq. ft. and sits on land acquired by the party 25 years ago in Thycaud. Kicking off the ceremony, Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly selected candidates across various Central government departments during the 16th Rozgar Mela on July 12. The event, to be conducted via video conferencing at 11 AM, will be held simultaneously at 47 locations nationwide. The appointees will join key ministries including Railways, Read More…
New Delhi: A powerful tremor rattled Delhi and its neighboring regions on Thursday morning, sending waves of panic across the National Capital Region (NCR). The earthquake, which struck at 9:04 AM, registered a magnitude of 4.4 on the Richter scale and lasted up to 10 minutes, according to early reports. The epicenter was located in Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, in a prestigious ceremony on July 8 by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This rare distinction is reserved exclusively for heads of state and marks a historic moment in India–Brazil relations. Read More…
New Delhi: A massive nationwide strike led by ten major opposition trade unions is causing widespread disruption across India, as over 250 million workers protest against the central government’s alleged anti-labour policies. The 24-hour strike, which began at midnight on Tuesday, has brought key sectors like banking, transport, railways, and telecom to a partial standstill. Read More…
India is bracing for a nationwide Bharat Bandh on July 9, called by a coalition of 10 central trade unions and supported by various farmer and rural worker groups. Over 25 crore workers from crucial sectors—including banking, insurance, postal services, transport, mining, and construction—are expected to join the strike. The protest is aimed at opposing Read More…
Rio de Janeiro: At the 17th BRICS Summit hosted by Brazil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a compelling session on “Environment, COP‑30, and Global Health,” emphasizing the urgent need for a global shift toward sustainability and equitable healthcare. Framing the discussion around the theme “One Earth, One Health,” Modi called climate justice a moral duty, Read More…