New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Union Cabinet will take up the proposed anti-paper leak bill at its meeting today, paving the way for its introduction in Parliament next week. In a video message, the Prime Minister said the proposed legislation, which aims to provide for stringent action against those involved Read More…
New Delhi: In a major reform move, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, allowing up to 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. The decision marks a significant jump from the existing 74 per cent FDI cap and is expected to attract higher capital inflows Read More…
The Union government is planning a sweeping overhaul of India’s higher education regulatory framework by replacing existing bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) with a single umbrella authority. According to a draft Bill proposed by the Ministry Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,718-crore allocation for conducting Census 2027, marking the beginning of preparations for India’s largest data-collection exercise. The next census will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase scheduled between April and September 2026, followed by the second phase in February 2027. The first phase will include Read More…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, based on recommendations from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), despite ongoing criticism over alleged bias. The bill initially proposed 44 changes to laws governing central and state Waqf boards, which oversee the management of Muslim charitable properties in India. The Read More…