Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI board, names former Isro chief S Somanath as non-official directorAnand Mahindra has been reappointed to the Reserve Bank of India's central board. Former ISRO Chairman S Somanath also joins the board for ...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure growsTaiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter po...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Congress Working Committee Resolution: Congress targets central government over youth, Ram Temple donations, China and E20The Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution addressing key national concerns. Youth unemployment and numerous paper leaks were high...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Any third-party intervention on Kashmir issue is Centre's 'failure', says Congress' Tariq KarraJammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, stated J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra. He believes any third-party intervention indicates a...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Demand for NRC before census sparks bandh and clashes as Manipur protests intensifyProtests and a bandh continued for a second day demanding the National Register of Citizens. Tyre burning and tear gas were used as protest...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Kashmir an important part of India, says Sergio Gor; US to reevaluate advisories on travel to J&KUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, on his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar and said the US wo...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
No UPS pension for retirees of this state government; employee body writes to Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks interventionRetired employees and teachers from the Delhi government are anxiously waiting for their pensions under the Unified Pension Scheme. The All...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Government steps up push to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, TribesCentral ministries must form reservation committees to fill vacancies. Officers will identify and fill backlog positions for SC and ST cand...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Transgender I-cards issued before 2026 amendment to stay valid: Centre to Supreme CourtThe government assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the 2026 amendment will remain valid. This assurance...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operatorsNew SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
E20 petrol not sole reason for lower mileage, Centre saysThe government clarified that vehicle mileage depends on many factors, not just fuel. Extensive testing confirms E20 petrol meets quality s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
8th Pay Commission update: Inclusion of revision of pension and family pension in 8th CPC terms of reference demanded by central govt employee & pensioner bodies8th Pay Commission latest news: Pensioner and employee bodies are advocating for the revision of pensions for those who retired before 2026...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
FinMin asks govt entities against setting high turnover, payroll criteria in GeM consultancy tendersThe Finance Ministry has advised central government entities against strict turnover and payroll criteria. These requirements on the GeM po...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Debt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persistGovernment debt servicing remains positive, with loan accumulation below GDP expansion. However, irregularities worth ₹603 crore were found...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Delhi High Court notice to Centre on 107-year-old Central Secretariat Club's plea against derecognition, evictionThe Central Secretariat Club faces eviction after its recognition was revoked by the Department of Personnel and Training. The Directorate ...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Life certificate submission for NRI pensioners: BPS seeks email facility for overseas central government pensionersOverseas pensioners encounter challenges when submitting digital life certificates due to issues with authentication and internet connectiv...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST