Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Five reforms India needs before the next shockIndia faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Panel pushes NTA reset, flags CUET limits for JNUA parliamentary committee is urging immediate changes to the National Testing Agency, emphasizing the need for an infallible framework for ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Janasena woos Gen Z, eyes expansion beyond Andhra; backs Modi on delimitationJanasena Party, led by Pawan Kalyan, is planning to expand its presence across southern states by engaging youth and Gen Z. The party aims ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Govt said to accept tweaks to Securities Markets Code draftThe government has accepted significant changes to the proposed Securities Markets Code. Investigation timelines will be extended to one ye...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
Government may lift price cap on cancer drugs making them costlier by up to 50%India's government is taking emergency steps to ensure cancer patients get vital drugs. Cisplatin and carboplatin, crucial chemotherapy age...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Airtel expands 5G footprint, rebrands Priority Postpaid as Fast LaneBharti Airtel is expanding its 5G network across northern India, adding over 2,900 new sites. The company has also rebranded its Priority P...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to face par panel on health tomorrowTop officials from ministries, NTA and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Credit cover for collateral-free education loans may be raised at inter-ministerial consultationsThe government is exploring increasing the credit guarantee cover for education loans. This move aims to allow banks to offer loans exceedi...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Very short window for India amid China supply-chain shift, says CEA V Anantha NageswaranChina's policies are hindering global supply-chain diversification. India faces a brief opportunity to attract relocating businesses. A pro...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schoolsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory ...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Digvijaya Singh writes to PM, calls for govt white paper on exam leaksCongress leader Digvijaya Singh has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release a white paper. This paper would detail all paper leaks an...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Parliament panel meeting discusses concerns over rupee, sluggish private investmentMembers of a parliamentary committee voiced concerns about the rupee's decline and slow private investment. The government stated India's e...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
'Mantri Pradhan' 'shamelessly digging' his heels in office; whose patronage has ensured his survival: CongressCongress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan regarding the CBSE OSM system controversy. The party alleges incompetence and cor...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
CBSE Chairman, Secretary transferred as Centre cracks down after OSM controversyIn a bold move, the Centre has relocated CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta, responding to growing concerns over the Bo...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST