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India has 1/5th of global population; must work towards population stabilisation: Union Minister Nadda

Highlighting that one-fifth of the global population resides in India, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday stressed the need to reaffirm and recommit to work towards population stabilisation.

Jul 12, 2024

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

'No more slogans': Lok Sabha Speaker changes MPs' Oath-Taking rule

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has a additional remarks during oath to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of membership.

Jul 4, 2024

What is Greater Bengaluru Authority Bill: Major city restructuring proposed [key aspects]

A Bill aimed at restructuring the municipal authorities in Bangalore if passed by the legislature will likely create a 3 tier governance framework for the city, led by the Greater Bangalore Authority.

Jul 3, 2024

YouTuber booked for posting defamatory video on deceased parents of IAS officer

A Gonda-based YouTuber has been booked for allegedly posting a video containing objectionable information about the deceased parents of IAS officer Kinjal Singh.

Jul 3, 2024

US Supreme Court rules ex-Presidents have absolute immunity for official act, not unofficial acts

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a former President is entitled to "absolute" immunity for clearly official acts, but not for unofficial acts.

Jul 2, 2024

Bolivia coup attempt fails, army general arrested

Coup attempt foiled in Bolivia, army general arrested

Armoured vehicles and troops of the Bolivian Armed Forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday evening, hours after an attempted coup.

Jun 27, 2024

NEET probe, CAA, women empowerment and more: Key highlights of Prez Murmu's speech

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday, her first in the third term of the Narendra Modi government and spoke on a host of issues, including Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), EVM transparency, Northeast, women empowerment and more.

Jun 27, 2024

PM Modi lauds Lok Sabha speaker's condemnation of Emergency on its 50th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his forceful condemnation of the Emergency and the accompanying abuses committed during that period.

Jun 26, 2024

Govt amends 50-year-old rule on surrogacy, Govt employees to get 6-month leave

Female government employees opting for surrogacy for childbirth can now avail up to six months or 180 days of maternity leave according to new amendments by the Centre to the 50-year-old rule.

Jun 26, 2024

Pre-Budget Discussion: Nirmala Sitharaman holds meeting with state finance minister

Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget consultations with the Finance Ministers of states and Union Territories to take their views on board for the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25 here on Saturday.

Jun 22, 2024

SC issues notice on plea seeking directions to NBE on NEET (PG) exam question paper, answer key

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a plea seeking directions to the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the question paper and answer key of the NEET (PG) examination.

Jun 20, 2024

Preparations for Assembly polls underway in J&K: PM Modi

Prime Minister said today the Constitution of India has been implemented in Jammu & Kashmir in the true sense and the walls of Article 370 have been brought down.

Jun 20, 2024

'Wait till they have a child': Swara Bhasker reacts to backlash around Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's interfaith marriage

Swara added, "We've seen it happen with Kareena and Saif's kids, and with my kid. It's completely idiotic, but this isn't going to end anytime soon."

Jun 19, 2024

Nikhil Gupta produced in US court, pleads not guilty in 'murder plot'

Nikhil Gupta, who has been accused of being involved in a 'murder-for-hire' plot against a Khalistani separatist, has told a federal court here that he is not guilty.

Jun 18, 2024

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