Category: India

Opposition parties have sharply criticised the BJP-led government following a Rs 60 increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices and Rs 115 for commercial cylinders. Leaders from Congress and TMC accused Prime Minister Modi of burdening households with rising costs, while the government assured sufficient fuel supplies amidst West Asia tensions….

The National Medical Commission is mandating medical colleges to link their hospital systems with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission within 15 days. This move aims to digitize patient records, enabling verification of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries and weeding out fake entries. It will also allow doctors to access patient medical histories…

Highway users failing to pay toll charges due to FASTag issues or insufficient balance will receive an e-notice. They will have three days to pay the exact toll, after which double the amount will be charged and vehicle-related services suspended. This measure is crucial for the upcoming multi-lane free flow…

Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party stated the US gave India ‘permission’ to buy Russian oil. This move is seen as a humiliation for India. Congress demands an explanation from the Prime Minister. The US Treasury Secretary confirmed the permission to ease global oil supplies….

Indian ports are offering relief to cargo ships stranded due to West Asian conflict. The Shipping Ministry has directed major ports to consider reducing or waiving charges like storage rent and reefer plugging. Ports will also facilitate transshipment, domestic return of export cargo, and priority handling for perishables, aiming to…

The Madras High Court ruled that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies only to employees within the same institution and under identical service conditions. The court clarified that comparisons cannot be made between employees of public sector undertakings and government departments due to differing service rules. …

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi emphasized the critical need for robust industrial preparedness in modern warfare, citing recent global conflicts that have shattered assumptions of short, decisive wars. He highlighted the imperative for nations to cultivate resilient defense industrial capacities, stressing the importance of large-scale production, continuous technological upgrades,…

Goa Cashew Fest 2026, from April 10-12 in Panaji, will highlight feni and cashew products while championing safe driving awareness. Organized by GFDC, the event features discussions on cultivation, production, and rural livelihood support. Efforts to rejuvenate cashew plantations are already showing positive results, increasing cultivation areas. …

Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training sortie. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat airbase and lost contact shortly after. Duragkar was known for his participation in Operation Sindoor…

Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA’s majority rendering the motion’s defeat inevitable, it will test opposition unity. Whips have been issued by both BJP and Congress for the crucial vote. …

The highway developers said they anticipated an increase in transportation cost on the back of increase in diesel price and rising input material costs are expected to escalate transportation expenses. They also suggested NHAI to reduce the price indexation lag from three months to one month to better reflect real-time…

“We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward”, Dhami said. …