Vijay vows Centre cooperation but says Tamil Nadu will oppose curbs on state rightsTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay pledged cooperation with the Union government on administrative matters. He asserted opposition to...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.55 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
Sugar mills unlikely to advance crushing season despite promise to govt: Industry officialsMost sugar mills will not advance their crushing season by fifteen days. A significant shortage of migrant labor remains the primary obstac...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; TN CM urges Jaishankar to interveneIn a plea for immediate action, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay of Tamil Nadu has called on the Centre to intervene diplomatically regarding ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Brahmaputra floods in Assam to moderate as hydropower projects rise in Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh: Himanta Biswa SarmaIn a proactive move, Assam's Chief Minister highlighted the importance of using hydropower projects from Tibet and Arunachal to mitigate fl...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Most UPI transactions to stay free: FM Nirmala SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, with most low-value payments also staying free. A...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma re-launches subsidized Masoor Dal and Sugar Distribution SchemeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma relaunched a subsidized masoor dal and sugar distribution scheme. This initiative will benefit ove...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Communists in country are total cowards: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
No proposal under consideration for restoration of Old Pension Scheme: MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe government has no plans to restore the Old Pension Scheme due to its fiscal unsustainability. Several state governments have requested ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
West Bengal pay panel proposes 5% annual increment, 11-year pension restorationWest Bengal's seventh pay commission will revise employee pay and benefits. It aims for pay parity with central government employees and im...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Manipur government ready to conduct NRC exercise under legal framework: Home MinisterManipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the state government has informed the Centre of its willingness to conduct a National Regist...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation billJairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Regulators weigh bringing insurance surety bonds under RBI's CRILCFinancial regulators are exploring adding insurance surety bond exposures to a central credit database. This move aims to provide banks and...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
'How soon is soon?': P Chidambaram questions delay in restoring J-K statehoodSenior Congress leader P Chidambaram called the Article 370 abrogation a constitutional outrage. He questioned the government's timeline fo...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from August 5Starting August 5, resident doctors throughout Maharashtra will embark on an indefinite strike, maintaining emergency services around the c...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Unified Pension Scheme attracted just 4% of NPS subscribers: GovernmentThe Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) has received limited response from central government employees, with only 1.18 lakh workers opting for it...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST