New Delhi: The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has been increased by ₹50, impacting both regular consumers and beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that starting April 8, 2025, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will cost ₹853 for general consumers, up from ₹803. For PMUY Read More…
New Delhi: Marking World Health Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Indian government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening healthcare and ensuring overall well-being for all citizens. In a heartfelt message, PM Modi stated, “On World Health Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a healthier world. Our Government will keep focusing on healthcare Read More…
New Delhi: On the occasion of National Maritime Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to strengthening India’s maritime sector and port infrastructure. Highlighting the critical role of the maritime industry in the country’s economic growth and global trade, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize ports and enhance Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has introduced a visionary 21-Point Action Plan aimed at deepening cooperation among BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) nations. This strategic roadmap reinforces India’s commitment to regional integration and sustainable development. Key highlights of the initiative include a BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to enhance economic Read More…
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has passed the Waqf Amendment Bill after over 12 hours of heated discussion. The voting, held at around 1:10 AM, saw 128 Members of Parliament supporting the bill and 95 opposing it. Earlier in the day, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had expressed its opposition to the bill but later Read More…
On April 2, 2025, users across India encountered widespread disruptions in Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services, particularly on Google Pay (GPay), Paytm, and the State Bank of India (SBI). According to Downdetector, reports of failed transactions surged throughout the day, peaking between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM IST. Around 54% of Google Pay and Paytm Read More…
Recent government data has revealed a major disparity in the allocation of funds under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for the fiscal year 2024-25. While Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal received no funds, Uttar Pradesh was allocated ₹4,487 crore, sparking concerns over fairness in resource distribution. The SSA is a central government program aimed Read More…
The Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move aimed at reshaping the governance of waqf properties in India. The bill proposes key reforms, including the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council and granting the government the authority to determine ownership of Read More…
MDMK General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vaiko has called for a complete ban on the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan in Tamil Nadu, alleging that its portrayal of the Mullaperiyar Dam could incite unnecessary fear among Kerala’s residents. Vaiko claims that a specific dialogue in the film references a dam named “Nedumpally,” which he interprets Read More…
New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, calling it India’s intellectual renaissance, designed to foster self-reliance and global competitiveness through education and innovation. Speaking at a national education summit, the PM emphasized that NEP 2020 transforms the education system by promoting multidisciplinary learning, skill development, and research-driven Read More…