A political controversy has emerged over the delayed release and handling of data from the sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), with opposition leaders raising concerns about transparency and accountability while the government has strongly defended its approach. The dispute has brought the spotlight back on one of India’s most important public...
In a significant move aimed at protecting India’s aviation sector from global energy market turbulence, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund. The measure is designed to shield domestic airlines from sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices that have emerged due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and...
The Assam government has introduced a landmark Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the state assembly, seeking sweeping reforms in personal and family laws. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit polygamy across communities and make the registration of live-in relationships mandatory, marking one of the most significant legal reform efforts undertaken by the state in...
Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on the central government over the recent rise in fuel prices, alleging that ordinary citizens are being unfairly burdened while select corporate interests continue to receive preferential treatment. Addressing the issue in a strongly worded statement, Kharge accused the government of “robbing common people” through repeated...
The New Zealand government has unveiled a sweeping proposal to reduce its public sector workforce by approximately 14%, marking one of the most significant restructuring efforts in recent years. The decision is part of a broader fiscal consolidation strategy aimed at curbing rising government expenditure and improving administrative efficiency across state institutions. According to officials,...
In a symbolic yet significant move aimed at promoting fuel conservation and sustainable living, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini cycled from his official residence to Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake on Tuesday morning, urging citizens to adopt fuel-saving practices and rely more on public transport and bicycles. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over global energy...
In a significant development impacting millions of consumers across the country, petrol and diesel prices have been increased by ₹3 per litre, marking a fresh rise in fuel costs just days after the government urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption and adopt austerity measures. The revised prices, implemented by state-run oil marketing companies, took effect...
In a harrowing incident tied to rigid state employment rules, a government school teacher and his wife in Madhya Pradesh stand accused of burying their newborn son alive in a forest, allegedly driven by panic over violating the state’s two-child policy. Remarkably, the infant survived and was rescued after desperate cries alerted villagers. The Incident...
In response to the growing controversy surrounding India’s scheduled Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a clear statement reaffirming the match’s legitimacy under newly revised government policy. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia explicitly cited the updated guidelines formulated by the central...
New Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, alleging that India’s ethanol blending policy has turned into a “family windfall,” benefiting Gadkari’s sons’ companies. Khera claimed that while ordinary citizens face rising fuel costs, Cian Agro Industries, owned by Gadkari’s son Nikhil, saw revenues surge from...