Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: R.M. Rajarathinam The Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture, headed by former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, has recommended a change in the name of the Union Agriculture Ministry to reflect the importance of farm workers, too. The panel, in its report tabled in Parliament on … Read more
View of dense coastal forest lining the Laxman beach in Great Nicobar Island. Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) tried unsuccessfully to corner the Union government into answering questions about the environmental and forest clearances granted to the ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project. They also pressed for answers … Read more
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti. | Photo Credit: PTI Several political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) called upon the Centre to reconsider banning Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Masroor Ansari’s J&K Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM). However, the BJP … Read more
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday (March 12, 2025). | Photo Credit: ANI During a discussion in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) on the working of the Railways Ministry, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members said the infrastructure and passenger … Read more
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas. | Photo Credit: CHANDAN KHANNA Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas is in India where he will be meeting the top brass at Air India and IndiGo to explore a potential partnership as it looks to launch flight operations later this year as part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious vision to position … Read more
DMK MP D.M. Kathir Anand speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 The impending delimitation exercise penalises progressive States like Tamil Nadu, which have controlled population growth and therefore, the Union government should ensure equitable representation of all States in Parliament and State Assemblies, … Read more
The Shahi Jama Masjid being covered in tarpaulin as prevention against possible holi colour ahead of the celebration, in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Former senior Uttar Pradesh police top officials reacted sharply over the recent statement of Anuj Kumar Chaudhary, posted as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in … Read more
Supreme Court has highlighted the need for the government to follow “absolute scrupulousness” in the public recruitment process. File | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Supreme Court has highlighted the need for the government to follow “absolute scrupulousness” in the public recruitment process. The court said this is mandatory as there are more aspirants … Read more
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DSEL) has initiated the process of issuing 12 digit ‘Automatic Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR)’ unique Identity Cards (IDs) in the model of ‘Aadhaar’ for all government, aided and private school children. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Parents and activists worry that the Ministry of Education’s Automated Permanent … Read more
Display of the menu and rate list of food items being served to passengers in trains is mandatory. (Image used for representation) | Photo Credit: The Hindu Display of the menu and rate list of food items being served to passengers in trains is mandatory, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March … Read more