Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has clarified that the government has no proposal to extend the ongoing Parliament session, putting an end to speculation regarding any changes in the scheduled legislative calendar. Rijiju stated that the current session of Parliament will continue according to the existing timetable and there is no discussion within the...
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has renewed his criticism of the government’s E20 petrol initiative, stating that ministers have been unable to convince citizens about the safety and effectiveness of ethanol-blended fuel. His comments have reignited the political debate over India’s move towards petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Ramesh questioned the government’s repeated defence...
The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
A proposed government-backed investment initiative known as Trump Accounts has attracted widespread attention across the United States after supporters claimed that a one-time $1,000 investment for every eligible newborn could eventually grow into a substantial financial asset by adulthood. The proposal is being promoted as a long-term wealth-building initiative aimed at encouraging financial security, investment...
India’s continued push to expand domestic coal production has sparked fresh environmental concerns after several major coal mining projects received official approvals that could lead to the felling of nearly 400,000 trees. The clearances, granted for a series of mining developments across different states, have reignited the debate over balancing energy security with environmental conservation....
In a significant policy move aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods and improving wage security for millions of workers, the Union government has notified revised wage rates under the newly implemented Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), commonly known as VB-G RAM G. The revised rates, effective from July 1, establish a minimum daily...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s deputy and senior state leader D.K. Shivakumar has indicated that the government may move towards imposing a ban on pan masala and gutka products in the state, citing growing concerns over substance abuse, public health risks, and the increasing influence of addictive products among youth. The statement comes amid renewed discussions...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that possession of an Indian passport by itself does not serve as definitive proof of Indian citizenship. The clarification comes amid legal and administrative discussions surrounding citizenship verification and the interpretation of documents issued by government authorities. According to the ministry, while an Indian passport is an...
A fresh political controversy has emerged after comments attributed to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei regarding an artificial intelligence summit in India ignited a heated exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party. The debate has extended beyond technology policy, evolving into a broader argument over governance, innovation, and India’s global...
In a significant policy move aimed at encouraging cleaner fuel consumption and strengthening India’s energy security framework, the Central Government has announced a reduction in excise duty on petrol blended with ethanol. The decision comes at a time when global energy markets continue to face volatility due to geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding crude oil...