Politics

Centre to provide Retd employees additional compassionate pension after 80

Central government pensioners aged 80 and older will qualify for an additional pension called compassionate allowance, according to a recent notification from the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW), under the Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pensions.

Oct 25, 2024

Jobs are most pressing global issue: FM Sitharaman in US

Jobs are the most pressing global issue, given the continued economic headwinds and rapid technological changes that are redefining the skills required for youth to enter the job market, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.

Oct 25, 2024

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge urge residents to stay safe as Cyclone Dana hits Odisha and other eastern coastal states

As Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha early on Friday, leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi took to social media to address the situation.

Oct 25, 2024

India saved $40 bn worth pilferages in last 8 years with DBT schemes: FM Sitharaman

India saved pilferages worth $40 billion in the last eight years with the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes of the government, according to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Oct 25, 2024

Punjab farmers to block Chandigarh-Delhi Highway today for four hours' [Details]

Commuters travelling on the Chandigarh-Delhi National Highway via Ambala will be harassed as farmer outfit Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced to keep the highway shut for four hours on Friday from 11 A.M. over the "slow pace" of procurement of paddy in Punjab.

Oct 25, 2024

German Chancellor Scholz meets Modi ahead of 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at the PM's official residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, ahead of their participation in the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024).

Oct 25, 2024

Baba Siddique's son Zeeshan, Nawab Malik's daughter Sana figure in NCP's 2nd list of 7 nominees

The NCP on Friday released its second list of seven more candidates for the Maharashtra Assembly elections fielding former minister Nawab Malik's daughter Sana Malik and former minister Baba Siddique's son and former Congress legislator Zeeshan Siddique.

Oct 25, 2024

MP bypolls: BJP, Congress candidates file nomination papers with 'show of strength'

BJP candidate Ramniwas Rawat, and Congress nominee Rajkumar Patel, filed their nomination papers on Thursday from the Budhni Assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh for the November 13 by-elections.

Oct 25, 2024

J&K govt to bring Article 370 resolution in Assembly, restore 'Darbar Move'

The J&K government will bring a resolution on Article 370 in the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly and also restore the practice of 'Darbar Move', NC MLA and party spokesperson, Tanvir Sadiq said on Thursday.

Oct 24, 2024

India's PM Modi Launches 'Karmayogi Saptah' to Drive National Development

India's PM Modi launched 'Karmayogi Saptah', emphasizing continuous learning and technology's role in national development. He highlighted the importance of AI, stating it could lead to transformative change for Aspirational India.

Oct 24, 2024

India-Bhutan Ties Strengthen: A Green Future in Focus

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay recently met, reaffirming their nations' special bond. The leaders highlighted the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and green initiatives like the hydrogen-run bus.

Oct 24, 2024

PM Modi Commends Russia's Efforts at BRICS 2024 Summit

Indian PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a significant diplomatic meeting at the 16th BRICS Summit. They reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with India offering assistance.

Oct 24, 2024

PM Modi Stresses Clean Energy as India's Priority

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of clean energy, terming it as the "need of the hour." Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India's strides in the green energy sector, including the payment of ₹90,059 crore to farmers through ethanol blending efforts.

Oct 24, 2024

India Unveils Green Hydrogen Bus to Bhutan's PM

India showcased a hydrogen-fuelled bus to Bhutan's Prime Minister, marking a milestone in green mobility. The bus emits no CO2, aligning with India's strategy to become a global hub for green hydrogen production.

Oct 24, 2024

PM Modi meets China's Xi Jinping; a first in five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and President Xi Jinping of China held a significant bilateral meeting, marking a thaw in strained relations. The leaders agreed to handle differences and disputes properly, ensuring peace and tranquility in border areas.

Oct 24, 2024