New Delhi: The Centre has spent ₹462.58 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits between 2021 and 2025, covering engagements across 43 countries, official data reveals. The United States accounted for the largest share of expenditure, with nearly 16% of the total — about ₹74.4 crore — spent on four visits alone. Japan and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Seva Teerth complex along with Kartavya Bhavan-1 and Kartavya Bhavan-2 on February 13, marking a significant step in the Centre’s push toward modern, integrated governance. The new facilities are part of the government’s broader vision to streamline administrative functioning and enhance coordination among key Read More…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has firmly dismissed Opposition allegations of a reduction in states’ share of tax revenue, assuring the Lok Sabha that the Centre remains fully committed to the Finance Commission’s recommendations. Replying to the Budget 2026–27 discussion, she stated that a substantial ₹25.44 lakh crore is estimated to be transferred Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spotlighted carbon capture technology as a game-changer for India’s steel sector, sharing an insightful article on how innovation can power the industry’s next big transformation. Emphasizing the importance of sustainable growth, the Prime Minister noted that strategic investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), along with green hydrogen initiatives, Read More…
The Government of India has directed social media platforms to remove unlawful and harmful content within three hours of receiving official notice. The new rule, notified on February 10, 2026, significantly reduces the earlier 36-hour compliance window under the IT Rules, 2021. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X must act swiftly on flagged Read More…
New Delhi: In a significant move to combat the growing menace of “digital arrest” and online frauds, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that platforms such as WhatsApp may soon require mandatory SIM-based verification. The submission was made in a suo motu case taken up by the apex court amid rising concerns over large-scale Read More…
A revised factsheet released by the White House on the proposed India–US trade deal has drawn fresh attention — and fresh doubts — over the real shape of the agreement. Changes highlighted in the document include references to India’s digital services tax, tariffs on pulses, and a headline-grabbing $500 billion investment commitment, but without sufficient Read More…
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…