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Govt approves proposal to amend Khadi and Village Industries Commission ActThe government has approved amendments to the KVIC Act, 1956, to modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector. These changes aim to bo...
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
Prajapati group seeks to turn caste strength into political cloutA nationwide political push is underway by the Prajapati community, aiming to consolidate its nine-crore population for greater electoral i...
Government working on multiple formulations to increase number of LS seats by 50% for all statesThe government is reportedly exploring options to increase Lok Sabha seats by 50% to address southern states' concerns about political powe...
Census 2027 enters next phase as RGI notifies second nationwide pre-testIndia's Census 2027 is progressing with the second pre-test for population enumeration scheduled from July 6-18, 2026, in select areas. Thi...
TMC seeks police permission for 'Shahid Divas' event at Victoria House on July 21, plans to continue longstanding tradition in KolkataThe letter highlighted that the event was observed under the leadership of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in front of Victoria House...
Assam's public health system is among the finest in the country: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's public health system is now among the nation's best, with significant improvements in Maternal Mortality Ratio, now at 84, below th...
India's growth story not recognised by global rating agencies: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly questioned the fairness of global credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, stating ...
Madras HC says converts to Islam cannot claim backward class Muslim statusThe Madras High Court has declared unconstitutional a Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to Islam to claim backward class st...
US goods trade deficit widens sharply in May on importsThe goods trade gap increased 27.4% to $105.8 billion last month, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Friday. Economists polle...
SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata RoyA TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely w...
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
BRO restores vital road link in J-K's Kishtwar with construction of new bailey bridgeConnectivity has been restored between Gulabgarh and Machail in Kishtwar district with the operationalization of a 140-foot bailey bridge a...
Bollywood bets on South heroines amid fading 'bankable' hindi starsIn a notable trend, Bollywood producers are seeking established South Indian actresses to bridge the gap in reliable female leads. Casting ...
Indian-American lawmakers urge diaspora to enter politics amid rise in anti-India sentimentIndian-American lawmakers are urging the diaspora to actively participate in public life and contest elections to counter rising anti-India...
Govt near-finalises constitutional amendment to operationalise women's reservation via seat expansionThe government is nearing finalization of a constitutional amendment to implement women's reservation by expanding Lok Sabha and assembly s...
Assam seeks enhanced access to EAPs to sustain Northeast’s growth momentum: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the significant role of Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North East's developme...
Ayushman Bharat card: Eligibility, benefits, how to apply online and documents required for PMJAYThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is expanding healthcare access, with 6 crore senior citizens enrolled and o...
2.3 cr people, 76 lakh houses, 55 lakh households recorded in Delhi during Census Phase 1Delhi's Census 2027 first phase is complete. Over 76 lakh houses and 55 lakh households were covered. Provisional data shows more than 2.3 ...