Category: India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Tel Aviv, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu noting the matching saffron colors of Modi’s pocket square and his wife’s outfit. Modi’s visit, the first by an Indian PM to the Knesset, aims to strengthen the “robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership” between…

NCERT has withdrawn its new Class 8 Social Science textbook. This action follows the inclusion of a section on corruption in the judiciary. The Supreme Court intervened after the matter was raised. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated the institution would not allow defamation. Senior lawyers highlighted the selective…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit, personally received by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, over 200 passengers were stranded for five hours on an IndiGo flight in Chennai due to technical issues. Union Minister Piyush Goyal refuted Rahul Gandhi’s “compromised PM” remark, calling…

India’s recent steep cigarette tax hike has triggered immediate chaos, with prices soaring and supplies dwindling. Retailers are struggling, and consumers face inflated costs. This mirrors global trends where high taxes, without robust enforcement, fuel illicit trade and organized crime, potentially undermining public health goals and government revenue. …

Veteran CPI leader R. Nallakannu, aged 101, has passed away. He was admitted to the hospital on February 1 and was in the ICU due to multi-organ failure. His condition worsened on Monday and deteriorated further on Wednesday, leading to his passing. This marks the end of an era for…

TTV Dhinakaran has mocked VK Sasikala’s new political party launch. He compared it to instant food and stated it will not impact the NDA’s chances in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Sasikala announced her return to politics and the formation of a new Dravidian party. Dhinakaran asserted that true…

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia slammed a BSNL director’s extravagant Prayagraj visit plans, calling it a rule violation. The two-day trip, involving nearly 50 officials and detailed personal arrangements, was cancelled after its itinerary went viral. A show-cause notice has been issued, with Scindia promising further action against the ‘shocking’ incident….

Delhi’s government is extending Ayushman Bharat health scheme benefits to approximately 3.97 lakh widows and 1.31 lakh Divyang individuals, along with their families. This significant move aims to bolster health security for an additional 5.5 lakh families, ensuring no needy citizen is denied medical treatment due to financial constraints. …