The Budget Session of Parliament for 2025 will kick off on January 31 and will conclude in two parts. The first part will run from January 31 to February 13, while the second part will begin on March 10 and end on April 4. As per the official notification, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present […]
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In a significant move affecting over one crore people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet has approved the formation of the 8th Pay Commission. This initiative aims to revise the salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and the allowances of around 65 lakh pensioners. Announcing the decision, PM Modi shared his thoughts on […]
DOHA: A last-minute dispute in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas has been resolved, according to officials from Qatar and Hamas. The talks, mediated by Qatar’s prime minister, faced a potential setback when Israel accused Hamas of attempting to alter previously agreed-upon security arrangements along Gaza’s border with Egypt. The Israeli government rejected
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the 2024 assembly elections, inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel on Monday, enhancing connectivity to Sonamarg. The event also saw Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urging the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir—a promise PM Modi made before the elections. Omar Abdullah’s Appeal Speaking
The Israel-Gaza war, which has spanned over 15 months, may finally be nearing its conclusion as Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire draft. The agreement, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, also includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas since their October 7, 2023, attack on Israeli territory. Officials from […]
After the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s (MVA) disappointing performance in Maharashtra’s Assembly elections, Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) chief Sharad Pawar announced that the party will decide within the next 8–10 days whether to contest upcoming municipal elections independently or in alliance. The MVA, comprising the NCP (SP), Uddhav Thackeray-led
As Delhi gears up for the 2025 elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on both Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Making his debut in the Delhi election campaign, Gandhi emphasized the importance of equitable development and accused the BJP […]
Bengaluru: Speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka has intensified, prompting the ruling Congress and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to issue a strict directive to party legislators. At a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting on Monday, MLAs were told to refrain from making public statements about the issue and to abide by the party high command’s […]
As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has put forth a 10-point agenda aimed at easing business operations, reducing regulatory burdens, and fostering transparency. Among the key suggestions, CII has emphasized streamlining regulatory approvals, expediting dispute resolution, and improving access to land for businesses. Key
As tensions rise ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced plans to hold a press conference on January 12 to “expose the dirty intentions” of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) toward slum dwellers. Kejriwal revealed that the press conference would take place at a slum allegedly […]
