Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a crucial high-level meeting with senior members of the Union government and top national security officials, signaling the government’s focus on addressing key strategic, security, and parliamentary issues. The meeting brought together some of the country’s most senior decision-makers at a time when several important domestic and international...
The Centre has appointed senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anurag Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog, placing an experienced administrator with more than three decades of public service at the helm of the government’s premier policy think tank. Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer belonging to the Madhya Pradesh cadre,...
The Government of India has introduced stricter regulations governing employee resignations at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), following an increase in requests from scientists, engineers, and technical staff seeking to leave the country’s premier space agency. The move is aimed at preventing the loss of experienced professionals and safeguarding India’s rapidly expanding space programme....
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of every Indian seafarer working across the globe, regardless of the nationality or registration of the vessel they serve on. The assurance came after the tragic death of an Indian sailor in an incident near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz,...
In a significant administrative development, Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has removed three senior members of his personal staff from his office as part of an internal restructuring. The move has drawn attention within government circles, given the importance of the officials involved and their close association with the minister’s day-to-day...
India’s legal framework for combating terrorism has evolved significantly over the past several decades, with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) serving as the country’s principal anti-terror legislation. Originally enacted in 1967 to address unlawful organizations, the law has undergone several amendments that have substantially expanded the government’s powers to tackle terrorism and threats to...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s fight against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals associated with the banned terrorist organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The decision represents one of the government’s most extensive actions against cross-border...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to undertake his first official visit to New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The visit is expected to strengthen political, economic, and strategic cooperation while giving fresh momentum to negotiations on a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which has remained one of...
In a significant achievement for India’s international financial and diplomatic engagement, senior Indian official Vivek Aggarwal has been appointed as the Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), marking the first time an Indian representative has been elected to the prestigious leadership position within the global watchdog organization. The appointment is being viewed...
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Thursday launched the retail sale of onions at Rs 24 per kg in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. The initiative is being executed through outlets and mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, and distribution partners of NAFED and NCCF as part of the...