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Tarun Bajaj new Revenue Secretary in major bureaucratic reshuffle

In a major reshuffle at the Centre on Tuesday, senior IAS official Tarun Bajaj was appointed as new Secretary, Revenue, in the Finance Ministry, while Ajay Seth replaces him as Secretary, Economic Affairs.

Mar 25, 2025

Trump's 25% tariff threat over Venezuela oil imports would hit India

US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on exports from countries that buy oil from Venezuela would hit India which already fears reciprocal US taxes next month.

Mar 25, 2025

'I don't fear this mob, won't be hiding under bed': Kunal Kamra refuses to apologise for 'gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

On March 25, 2025, the Khar Police in Mumbai sent a summons to Kamra's residence, asking him to appear before the investigating officer at 11 AM over his remarks. However, Kamra is currently not in Mumbai, police confirmed.

Mar 25, 2025

Jaya Bachchan supports Kunal Kamra amid row over 'Gaddar' remark on Eknath Shinde

Several political leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs, have also come forward to defend Kunal Kamra's right to free speech and condemned the vandalism at Mumbai's Habitat venue, where his show was filmed. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant supported Kamra, asserting that every remark in his comedy special Naya Bharat was factually accurate.

Mar 24, 2025

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

The silver jubilee of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly marked a historic moment with a strong call for eradicating Maoism, as leaders and dignitaries celebrated the state's democratic journey. President Draupadi Murmu, while addressing the occasion on Monday in Raipur, highlighted unity, empowerment, and development as pivotal for shaping Chhattisgarh's future.

Mar 24, 2025

Chhattisgarh Assembly sets unique example of parliamentary conduct: President Murmu

President Murmu on Monday said that the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly has set a unique example of parliamentary democracy in India.

Mar 24, 2025

India must transition from service-based to product-based industry model: NITI Aayog

India must transition from a service-based to a product-based industry model, said Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member (Science & Technology), NITI Aayog.

Mar 24, 2025

Cash at home: Delhi HC withdraws Justice Varma from judicial work; MPs seek discussion

The Delhi High Court on Monday revised the Roster for sitting judges taking Justice Yashwant Varma off judicial work in keeping with a direction from Chief Justice of India (CJI), Sanjiv Khanna who has constituted a three-member panel to investigate the alleged recovery of cash at the former's home. The controversy also saw two Congress MPs giving Adjournment Motion notices in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, seeking an immediate discussion on the matter.

Mar 24, 2025

Over 12.3 crore rural homes given tap water connection in last 6 years: Minister

More than 12.3 crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections as of March 17 this year under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal scheme which was launched in August 2019, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Delhi Assembly goes paperless with Budget App, iPads for MLAs; CAG report on DTC tabled

The Delhi Assembly on Monday took its first step towards paperless work with Speaker Vijender Gupta announcing distribution of new iPads to all legislators and uploading of all documents related to Budget 2025-26 on the Delhi Budget application.

Mar 24, 2025

Sambhal mosque chief Zafar Ali's arrest: Advocates stage 'pen-down' protest

Advocates in Sambhal staged a 'pen-down' protest on Monday against the "unlawful" arrest of Shahi Jama Masjid Committee chief and senior lawyer Zafar Ali by the Uttar Pradesh Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Mar 24, 2025

Man electrocuted while removing DMK flag post in TN's Krishnagiri

In a tragic incident, one worker died of electrocution and four others were injured while attempting to remove a 20-foot DMK flagpost in Kethanaickanpatti in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district on Monday.

Mar 24, 2025

Unified Pension Scheme set to roll out from April 1, to benefit 23 lakh employees

From April 1, Central government employees with at least 25 years of service will be eligible for a fixed pension equal to 50 per cent of their average basic salary from the last 12 months before retirement under the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

Mar 24, 2025

2024 elections have shown who is traitor, says CM Fadnavis on action against Kunal Kamra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday assured stern action against Kunal Kamra and also said the government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the Constitution and freedom of speech. However, he made it clear that Freedom of Speech should be well within the Constitutional rights and if someone tries to cross that it will not be tolerated.

Mar 24, 2025

Honey-trap row: Rajanna delays filing of complaint; K'taka leaders to meet Cong high command on issue

The honey-trap controversy in Karnataka is snowballing, with a group of ministers and MLAs planning to meet the high command regarding the alleged role of an influential leader in the state Congress.

Mar 24, 2025