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LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 50 for both subsidised, non-subsidised consumers
By Chennaivision on April 8, 2025

The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday. The hike applies to both Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. The revised prices will come into effect from April 8. “For PMUY beneficiaries, the price will rise from Rs 500 to… Continue reading "LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 50 for both subsidised, non-subsidised consumers"
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FinMin to implement ‘one state, one RRB’ soon to improve efficiency
By Chennaivision on April 7, 2025

The finance ministry will soon implement the ‘One State-One RRB’ plan to achieve operational efficiency and cost rationalisation and consolidation of 43 regional rural banks (RRBs) to 28. Most of the work related to the issue of consolidation have been completed and the fourth round would happen soon, according to sources. As per the roadmap prepared by the finance ministry,… Continue reading "FinMin to implement ‘one state, one RRB’ soon to improve efficiency"
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Watershed moment, says Modi as Rajya Sabha passes Waqf bill
By Chennaivision on April 4, 2025

The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink in the armour of the parties opposing the bill. The voting was 128 votes in favour of the bill and 95 against. The passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and… Continue reading "Watershed moment, says Modi as Rajya Sabha passes Waqf bill"
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West Bengal: SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers
By Chennaivision on April 3, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court’s April 2024 order cancelling the entire recruitment panel of the 2016 West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), resulting in job losses of over 25,000 teaching (for classes 9, 10, 11 and 12) and non-teaching staff (for Group C and D). A division bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna… Continue reading "West Bengal: SC invalidates appointment of 25,753 teachers"
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India, Chile agree to begin talks for economic partnership pact
By Chennaivision on April 2, 2025

India and Chile on Tuesday announced they will begin negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric explored new avenues for cooperation in defence, critical minerals and technology. The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) will build on a Preferential Trade Agreement that India concluded with Latin America’s fifth-largest economy in May… Continue reading "India, Chile agree to begin talks for economic partnership pact"
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Supreme Court confirms cash found at Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma’s residence
By Chennaivision on March 24, 2025

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court, made public an in-house inquiry report, including photos and videos, regarding the alleged discovery of a significant amount of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. The 25-page report, submitted by Delhi High Court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya, contains photographic and video evidence of the purportedly recovered cash, which… Continue reading "Supreme Court confirms cash found at Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma’s residence"
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PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5
By Chennaivision on March 22, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the country on April 5. The announcement was made during his statement in Parliament, according to the news portal Adaderana.lk. While speaking in Parliament, President Dissanayake also said that Modi will finalise agreements made during his visit to Delhi last year. He also confirmed… Continue reading "PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka on April 5"
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Speaker applies Rule 349 to disallow opposition members from wearing slogan T-shirts
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2025

Opposition DMK members protested in the Lok Sabha on Thursday against the proposed delimitation of constituencies, prompting Speaker Om Birla to remind them of a rule governing the conduct of MPs in the House. Om Birla said attending the House proceedings wearing T-shirts with slogans written on those is not acceptable and against parliamentary rules and decorum. “House functions with… Continue reading "Speaker applies Rule 349 to disallow opposition members from wearing slogan T-shirts"
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Election Commission to begin linking Voter ID card with Aadhaar
By Chennaivision on March 19, 2025

The Election Commission of India said that it is getting ready to link Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC), or voter IDs, with the Aadhaar numbers of those who have provided them voluntarily. The poll panel said it will soon initiate technical consultations regarding the exercise with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). While, as per Article 326 of the… Continue reading "Election Commission to begin linking Voter ID card with Aadhaar"
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‘We chose peace, they chose proxy war’: PM Modi
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and said that New Delhi’s attempts to foster peace were met with hostility and betrayal. In a podcast interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman released on Sunday, PM Modi said that Pakistan had been waging a proxy war against India. “They chose not to foster a harmonious coexistence. Time… Continue reading "‘We chose peace, they chose proxy war’: PM Modi"

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