Congress MP Jairam Ramesh. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI Amid the delimitation row, the Congress on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) said that the exercise will “penalise” States that have successfully implemented family planning and reduced total fertility rates. In a lengthy post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh highlighted nine States may … Read more
Union Minister Nityanand Rai informed Parliament that the BSF had increased deployment of its personnel at the border, constructed border fencing, installed floodlights, used watercraft and boats and also set up Border Out Posts along the riverine area. BSF personnel patrol along the India-Bangladesh border. File | Photo Credit: PTI Border Security Force has seized … Read more
A view of the Election Commission of India office in New Delhi. File Amid allegations of fudging of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) invited political parties for an interaction to strengthen the electoral process. In a statement, the ECI said it has invited suggestions from all national … Read more
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) appeared before the National Commission for Women for questioning in connection with the derogatory remarks made on comic Samay Raina’s show “India’s Got Latent”, officials said. The Commission had taken serious note of the vulgar and offensive remarks … Read more
Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Congress on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Mauritius trip, saying it is “frequent flier time” even as the people of Manipur continue to wait for a visit by him. The Opposition party claimed that the Prime Minister’s “refusal” … Read more
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India and the US are planning to negotiate a trade agreement and both countries will focus on increasing market access, reducing import duty and non-tariff barriers, and enhancing supply chain integration, Parliament was informed on Tuesday (March 11, 2025). In … Read more
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on March 11, 2025. Photo: Sansad TV via PTI Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) said the Centre has failed to bring peace at gunpoint in Manipur and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to … Read more
LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the House during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on March 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Sansad TV via PTI Photo The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) over an unparliamentary remark by Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, who apologised … Read more
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea related to the salaries and service conditions of the members of consumer fora. File | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy The Supreme Court has directed all State Governments to immediately pay the salary and perquisites of the chairpersons and members of the state and district consumer redressal bodies as per … Read more
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai speaks in the Lok Sabha. File | Photo Credit: PTI A bill seeking to streamline various services related to immigration and foreigners, including their entry, exit and stay in the country was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) with opposition dubbing it … Read more