The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has rejected to accept the Congress’s appeal to suspend the department’s action against its bank accounts, handing the party a significant defeat just weeks before the Lok Sabha elections. After the petition against the IT action was turned down on Friday, the Congress’ counsel, Vivek Tankha, appealed that the order … Read more
Sudha Murty, an author and philanthropist, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. On International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ms Murty and stated that her participation in the Rajya Sabha is a tremendous monument to the country’s ‘Nari Shakti’. I am delighted that the President of India has … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a public rally in Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium, on Thursday hit out at the Opposition, including the Congress, claiming that some families were misguiding not only the people of Jammu and Kashmir, but the entire nation over the now-abrogated Article 370. On August 5, 2019, the Centre, led by Prime Minister … Read more
The Ministry of Health is set to engage in consultations with state governments this week to seek recommendations for establishing uniform charges for treatment at healthcare facilities nationwide, according to a report by the Economic Times (ET). This move comes in response to concerns raised by the Supreme Court (SC) last week regarding the significant disparity … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi uploaded a selfie on Thursday with Nazim, whom he described as a ‘friend’ who impressed him with his efforts. “At the public meeting, he asked for a selfie and was delighted to meet him.” PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “My best wishes for his future endeavours,” during his first Kashmir visit after … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore to improve the agri-economy in Jammu and Kashmir. During his first visit to the Valley since his government abolished Article 370. On August 5, 2019, the Centre, led by Prime Minister Modi, repealed Article 370 and divided the previous state into the Union territories … Read more
The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh, has urged the Indian manufacturing industry to compete globally and create products for both India and the world. Speaking at The Times Group WorldWide Media Festival of Manufacturing 2024, Singh stressed the importance of the industry looking outside to compete in … Read more
Biomanufacturing and Bio-foundry will drive India’s future bioeconomy and promote “Green Growth”, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh while inaugurating the 17th Annual International Biocuration Conference (AIBC-2024) being organised by Indian Biological Data Centre … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a Metro ride through India’s first “underwater Metro tunnel”, unveiled by him in Kolkata, West Bengal. During the journey, he engaged in conversations with school students who were seated in the country’s inaugural underwater Metro train at the Mahakaran metro station. In a video shared by news agency ANI, … Read more
Udyam Assist Platform was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 11th January 2023 to facilitate registration of Informal Micro Enterprises (IMEs) through generation of Udyam Assist Certificate. SIDBI is the implementing agency for the project. IMEs not having GSTN are allowed to register on Udyam Assist Platform. During the last 14 … Read more
India’s Union Minister of Steel has emphasized the country’s commitment to a green and sustainable future, emphasizing the need for responsible economic progress in the post-COVID era. The country is revitalizing its rich history of environmentalism through modern strategies, such as the Panchamrit and Mission LiFE initiatives. The government is encouraging companies, citizens, and state … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday claimed that DMK MP A Raja derided Lord Ram and questioned the idea of India in a recent “hate speech”. BJP leader Amit Malviya posted the purported speech on X and said the controversial MP called for the “balkanisation of India”. The fresh row erupted a day after the … Read more
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, political parties are preparing their campaigns to compete with full might. In the midst of this, state-run petrol pumps and fuel retailers have begun to replace existing hoardings and banners of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government’s welfare schemes with new ones displaying the BJP’s poll slogan ‘Modi ki … Read more
A seven-judge Supreme Court bench headed that lawmakers, including MPs and MLAs, can be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act if they receive monetary benefits for their votes and speeches in Parliament or assembly, overturning the apex court’s 1998 decision in the PV Narasimha Rao case. “An MP/MLA can’t claim immunity from prosecution on … Read more
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 195 candidates ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, hoping to gain a significant first-mover advantage in its pursuit of 370 seats. The list includes the party’s biggest names, such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will run from Varanasi for the third time, and Home … Read more