Jairam Ramesh questions Centre over reported proposal to replace Aadhaar with Voter ID for welfare schemesJairam Ramesh has voiced serious concerns about the government's initiative to utilize Voter ID for welfare programmes, suggesting that thi...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Voter ID to replace Aadhaar for welfare schemes and benefits? BJP government's plan sparks rowThe Centre plans to require voter ID numbers and biometric authentication for welfare benefits. This proposal has sparked criticism from th...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
"Very important and excellent decision": Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava hails Agnipath's tenure extensionDefence Expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Wednesday hailed the Centre's decision to grant a two-year extension to 75 per cent of Agniveers as a ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
Public spending must deliver results: Om BirlaLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the importance of public accounts committees in ensuring accountability for public expenditure. He s...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Around 50 crore people came out of extreme poverty in India in last 10-12 years: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi has proudly announced that approximately 50 crore individuals have recently risen above extreme poverty levels...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
National Conference MLAs suggest 10 corrective measures to CM Omar Abdullah for accountability within the partyEighteen ruling National Conference MLAs have submitted a 10-point memorandum to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking corrective measures,...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
FM Sitharaman acknowledges foreign investor anxiety, says she will consider voices seeking tax changes before BudgetUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged concerns from investors regarding potential tax changes to support equity markets. S...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Centre sets up social security board to frame welfare schemes for gig workersIn a significant move, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has initiated the National Social Security Board, designed to improve welfare ...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
India's economic pillars show 'no fragility', says Finance Minister Nirmala SitharamanUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the government's commitment to increasing capital expenditure to promote economic gro...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claimThe Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask reci...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Amit Shah lays out UP poll agenda: UCC and HindutvaAmit Shah praised CM Yogi Adityanath's law-and-order record and implementation of central welfare schemes, amid speculation over difference...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmersPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than ...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Gig workers get a seat at the table as Centre notifies social security boardsThe Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers and gig workers. This board w...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
UPS rules clarified: What happens to pension contributions during employee’s probation, suspension and absence from dutyCentral government employees must contribute to the Unified Pension Scheme during probation, yet contributions during suspension are option...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
PM Modi reviews projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore across 31 States, UTs at 54th PRAGATI meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 54th PRAGATI meeting to evaluate infrastructure projects worth over Rs 16,000 crore. The meeting f...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Centre releases Rs 78 crore for senior citizens' welfare schemeThe ministry said it has released funds under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Y...
28 Oct, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi and Opposition are trying to create disorder: Nitin NabinNitin Nabin addressed the Goa BJP executive committee, highlighting the need for discussions focused on development. He accused opposition ...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST