Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan quits Congress
On February 12, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan resigned from the Congress party’s primary membership. Various news sources say he is likely to join Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which…
4 Killed, Over 250 Wounded in Uttarakhand violence; Curfew Imposed, Schools Closed, Internet Disconnected
In Haldwani, Uttarakhand, a confrontation over the demolition of an illegal madrasa and mosque turned violent, killing two people and injuring approximately 250 others. The clash began when government officials,…
Commencement of the Budget Session begins with the reinstatement of suspended Opposition MPs
The day before the Budget Session of Parliament, 14 Opposition MPs, including 11 from Rajya Sabha and three from Lok Sabha, had their suspensions lifted on Tuesday. This move allowed…
Central Government advises Maternity Leave for women construction workers
The Women and Child Development Ministry and the Labour Ministry have collectively released an advisory regarding women in construction work. It directs the employers of registered road construction workers to…
Credit Card usage grows, while Incomes stagnate
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), credit card usage has grown to an all-time high in India. This record-high spending of borrowed money has led to speculations of…
Search for Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s Killers Continues with Canadian Intelligence Yet to Find Breakthrough
The Canadian intelligence has not been able to identify any Indian individuals who may have had connections, whether direct or indirect, to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This includes…
Manipur Government Prolongs AFSPA Application in Hill Districts for Another 6 Months
Khushi Bhuta, Pune The imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been declared as prolonged by the Manipur government, on Wednesday, for a further six-month period. The…
India’s first Green Hydrogen Bus launched in Delhi
The Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated India’s first green hydrogen bus on Monday. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that 15 other buses will be flagged…
First meeting of ‘One Nation One Election’ committee on September 23
On September 23, the "One Nation, One Election" committee's first official meeting will be headed over by former President Ram Nath Kovind. The committee will examine and identify potential outcomes…
India Bolsters Defence Capabilities with Major Procurements under Indigenous Initiatives
The Defence Ministry approved 9 procurement proposals for military hardware on 15th of September taking India a step towards its goal of achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat, an initiative by the Indian…