Politics

After passage from Parliament, Waqf Bill awaits President's nod: Details here

Waqf bill passed in parliment, awaits President's nod

The waqf bill, also known as Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 is a legislation recently passed by Parliment of India. Govt responds to controversies regarding bill.

Apr 5, 2025

Modi pays tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Apr 5, 2025

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka after attending BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand

India to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country's maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India's progress and prosperity.

Apr 5, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-constructed Pamban railway bridge in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu on Sunday.

Apr 5, 2025

India remains attractive destination for global capital: Experts

India still attractive destination for FDIs, say experts

With a strong economic outlook, policy reforms and a resilient market, India remains an attractive destination for global capital, experts said on Saturday.

Apr 5, 2025

CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs 1 lakh crore Budget for Delhi, says 'largest ever'

Ayushman Bharat scheme to be launched in Delhi today

The much-anticipated Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is set to be officially launched in Delhi on Saturday, marking a significant step towards expanding healthcare access for the city's most vulnerable populations.

Apr 5, 2025

Stand-Up India scheme sanctions record Rs 61,020 crore worth loans: Centre

The Stand-Up India scheme has shown remarkable growth over the years, with the total loan amount sanctioned rising from Rs. 16,085.07 crore on March 31, 2019 to an impressive Rs 61,020.41 crore by March 17, 2025, the government has informed.

Apr 5, 2025

SC orders Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses virtually from Tihar

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik to cross-examine witnesses in two cases through video conferencing as it set aside an order of the Jammu court requiring his physical production in the trial proceedings.

Apr 4, 2025

Cabinet okays 4 projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore to expand track network of Indian Railways

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four projects to expand the track network of Indian Railways with an investment of Rs 18,658 crore, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

Apr 4, 2025

Action will follow probe, police report: K'taka HM on BJP worker's suicide

Responding to allegations of a Congress MLA being responsible for the suicide of a BJP party worker in Bengaluru, Karnataka Home Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Friday stated that action would be taken once the police investigation is completed and the report is submitted.

Apr 4, 2025