As the talks between three state ministers and JACTTO-GEO — a federation of unions of government employees and teachers — and other unions held on Monday over the latter’s 10-point charter of demands failed to make headway, the unions have declared that they would go ahead with their indefinite strike from January 6. The talks at the secretariat lasted for… Continue reading "Tamil Nadu govt staff to go on strike from Jan 6"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), targeting the party for indulging in ‘anti-national’ activities and helping illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to settle in Assam. Modi addressed a gathering after unveiling a Rs 10,601-crore fertiliser plant at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district. During his address, Modi accused the grand old party of… Continue reading "PM Modi says Congress indulging in ‘anti-national activities’"
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed national and state-recognised political parties to submit, within 30 days, updated versions of their constitutions, including amendments made so far. The directive came as the Supreme Court examines a plea seeking statutory regulation on how political parties are registered and run. In a communication to the parties on Monday, the ECI said… Continue reading "ECI directs political parties to submit updated versions of their constitutions"
IndiGo on Friday cancelled till midnight all its domestic flights departing from the Delhi airport as the airline continues to grapple with significant operational disruptions. Earlier, sources within the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) told NDTV flights had only been cancelled till 3 pm. The issue has affected tens of thousands of passengers who are worried about extended delays and… Continue reading "IndiGo flights disruption: “Expect Complete Restoration In 3 Days,” says Minister"
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday morning by President Droupadi Murmu, marking the culmination of a journey from the fields of a village in Haryana to the country’s highest judicial office. Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several ministers from his cabinet attended the swearing-in. Over his tenure… Continue reading "Justice Suryakant takes oath as 53-rd Chief Justice of India"
Following a series of marathon hearings, the Supreme Court on Thursday (November 20, 2025) pronounced its opinion advisory on whether it can “impose” timelines on the President and State Governors for acting on Bills passed by State Legislatures. The unanimous opinion was that the concept of ‘deemed assent’ is alien to the Constitution. The Supreme Court’s opinion noted that timelines… Continue reading "SC states it cannot impose timelines on President and Governors"
India’s shipping ports are now counted among the most efficient in the developing world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, adding that the country’s maritime sector is progressing with great speed and energy. “The maritime sector is driving India’s growth. Over the last decade, it has undergone a major transformation, boosting trade and port infrastructure,” the Prime Minister said… Continue reading "India’s maritime sector has transformed, now driving growth: PM Modi"
Kerala on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with the Centre to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme, officials said. It was after a prolonged spell of uncertainty that the Kerala government under the Left Democratic Front decided to become a signatory to the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, brushing aside objections raised by… Continue reading "Kerala signs MoU with Education Ministry to join PM SHRI Schools scheme"
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday announced the introduction of 17 new initiatives ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, adding that these measures are intended not only to enhance the electoral process in the state but also to serve as models for nationwide implementation in the future. “17 new initiatives have been successfully implemented in Bihar, some… Continue reading "Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for assembly election; to be adopted nationwide"
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday issued a stern warning to Pakistan over its recent military build-up near the Sir Creek region, declaring that any misadventure would result in a response so robust that it could “change both history and geography”. Speaking at a public event on the occasion of ‘Shashtra Pujan’, Rajnath Singh accused Pakistan of intentionally stirring up… Continue reading "Rajnath Singh’s big warning to Pakistan over military build-up near Sir Creek"