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Centre releases Rs 1.09 lakh crore to states five days early, UP gets biggest shareThe Centre has released Rs 1.09 lakh crore to state governments as tax devolution, advancing the November instalment by five days to suppor...
Nitin Gadkari wants to change how India's city roads are built; after highways, he's turning his attention to engineers, quality and accountabilityNitin Gadkari has called for a national mission on urban roads, stressing better project preparation, skilled engineers and accountability....
Democratic wave in US midterm elections weakens Trump at home, opens a new front for India-US ties in CongressThe recent US midterm elections saw the Democratic Party gain significant power in the Senate and House. This shift reflects widespread dis...
Uttar Pradesh to launch state Quantum Mission, steps up push for AI and roboticsThe state of Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to launch a transformative Quantum Mission, poised to bolster its technology framework. By focusin...
Centre releases states Rs 1.09 lakh cr festive boostUttar Pradesh received the largest allocation of ₹19,208 crore, followed by Bihar at ₹10,845 crore. Madhya Pradesh was allocated ₹8,010 cro...
Sabarimala: TDB announces Rs 2 lakh life insurance cover for pilgrimsThe Travancore Devaswom Board has announced a new life insurance scheme for Sabarimala pilgrims. This insurance will cover up to Rs 2 lakh ...
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...
Power to empower must include the power to stay well“The true value of power lies in its purpose,” the Prime Minister told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in October. India’s next lever of po...
Lula da Silva: A metalworker who rose from poverty to reclaim Brazil's presidencyLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a fiercely contes...
India must bolster tech, economic resilience: Dean Grandy, KPMG's global head for government and public sectorIndia is encouraged to boost its domestic technology capabilities and economic resilience to face geopolitical tensions. Strengthening self...
Disability, elderly care likely to qualify for CSR spendingCompanies need to comply with CSR obligations if they have a net worth of ₹500 crore or more, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a net pr...
‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She hi...
CM Adityanath takes a dig at Akhilesh Yadav, says leaders who wake up at noon cannot serve peopleUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath attacked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his alleged routine of waking at noon. Such...
Taylor Swift’s $4 million education pledge, $50,000 donation and $26 million charity gift with Travis Kelce: How world's richest female musician helps peopleIn 2026, American music singer Taylor Swift made headlines for her charitable contributions, including a $50,000 donation to an injured mot...
SBI seeks clarity on bank accounts under proposed FCRA rulesState Bank of India presented to the Joint Parliamentary Committee regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. Official...
Assam CM launches Northeast Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunitiesHimanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecti...
DK’s 100 Days in Office: Siddu throws weight behind CM, urges focus on guaranteesCongress leader Siddaramaiah praised the government's 100-day performance and its guarantee schemes. He stated the administration is moving...
From zero to 54 rhinos: How Assam’s former poachers turned protectors and helped bring Greater One-horned Rhinos back to Manas National ParkAssam’s Manas National Park once lost its entire Greater One-horned Rhino population to poaching and conflict. But local communities helped...
World's richest country plans to pay parents Rs 8.5 lakh to stay at homeTrump administration is reportedly drafting a plan that would let married couples with a stay-at-home parent claim close to Rs 8.5 lakh a y...
Gurgaon RWA sought charitable trust registration with rental and maintenance income; ITAT Chandigarh rejected RWA’s appeal for this reasonRWA earned rent by letting out common areas and collected maintenance from residents and seeked charitable trust registration; ITAT Chandig...