The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court a plea seeking to debar convicted lawmakers for life from contesting polls, saying imposing such a disqualification was solely within the domain of Parliament. “The question whether a life-time ban would be appropriate or not is a question that is solely within the domain of Parliament,” the Centre said in an affidavit… Continue reading "Govt opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians"
A day after a group of farmers from Madurai district met Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday in the presence of BJP leaders from Tamil Nadu, the Union government on Thursday announced its decision to annul the auction of the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten mineral block in Melur, Madurai. In a release, the government stated that the… Continue reading "Centre cancels tungsten mining in Madurai, villagers celebrate"
The Centre on Friday approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as two instalments of its share from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to help the state government’s relief efforts in areas ravaged by Cyclone Fengal. “The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the release of ₹944.80 crore to the Tamil Nadu government as both the… Continue reading "Cyclone Fengal: Centre approves Rs 944 crore as aid for Tamil Nadu"
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the deadline for the three-member judicial inquiry commission investigating the ongoing violence in Manipur. The commission must now submit its report by May 20, 2025, according to a gazette notification issued on Wednesday. The MHA said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952… Continue reading "Centre gives another extension till May 20 to panel probing Manipur violence"
As Parliament gears up for a stormy start next week over the Adani issue, the government has listed 16 bills, including one to amend the waqf law and five new ones, for the winter session. The five new draft legislations include the one to set up a cooperative university, the Rashtriya Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya. The bills pending in the Lok Sabha… Continue reading "Centre lists 16 bills, including Waqf Law for winter session of Parliament"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official aircraft faced a technical issue shortly after landing at Deoghar Airport in Jharkhand. The aircraft, which had arrived for the Prime Minister’s scheduled visit to the region, encountered a malfunction that required immediate attention. Reports said that the issue was detected as a precautionary measure during the routine post-arrival checks, and the aircraft was grounded… Continue reading "PM Modi’s Aircraft Experiences Technical Issue at Deoghar Airport"
At the ongoing COP 29 summit, India has voiced strong concerns regarding the framing of climate finance, emphasizing that it should not be perceived as a means to attract investment. In a statement made during the international climate talks, India highlighted the need for climate finance to be directed specifically toward the most vulnerable countries, rather than being treated as… Continue reading "India Stresses Climate Finance Should Not Be Seen as Investment Goals at COP 29"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party, accusing it of promoting the ideals of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb during the ongoing election campaign in Maharashtra. Modi’s remarks came during a rally, where he sought to draw a contrast between the ideologies of the Congress and the vision of his government. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister said… Continue reading "PM Modi accuses Congress of promoting Aurangzeb’s ideologies in Maharashtra campaign"
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced plans to introduce a bill in Parliament aimed at amending the current laws governing Waqf boards. Speaking at a political rally, Shah criticized the functioning of the Waqf boards and expressed his intent to bring about reforms that would ensure better management and transparency in the administration of Waqf properties. Shah’s remarks targeted… Continue reading "Amit Shah vows to amend Waqf Board law, promises to introduce Bill in Parliament"
On November 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Darbhanga, Bihar, as part of the central government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the country. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, PM Modi emphasized the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government’s dedication to improving the lives of… Continue reading "PM Modi lays foundation stone for AIIMS in Darbhanga, reaffirms NDA’s commitment to public welfare"