Fadnavis says Modi will lead beyond 2029, dismisses succession talk

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis dismissed speculation surrounding PM Modi’s potential successor, asserting that Mr. Modi would continue to lead the country even after the 2029 general elections. File | Photo Credit: ANI Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) dismissed speculation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential successor, asserting that Mr. Modi … Read more

With global uncertainties multiplying, countries choosing bilateral arrangements over multilateralism: Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a session on ‘Opportunities and challenges for India’s quest to become a developed economy by 2047’ at the High Commission of India, in London, U.K., on April 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI In an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world, countries are prioritising bilateral arrangements, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman … Read more

Provident Fund UANs can now be activated using Aadhaar biometrics

The EPFO’s UAN can now be activated and allotted using face authentication. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)’s Universal Account Number (UAN) can now be activated and allotted using face authentication, Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday (April 8, 2025). The enhanced digital services of the EPFO mark a significant step towards contactless, … Read more

Governor cannot change mind second time, says SC

T.N. Governor R.N. Ravi. | Photo Credit: S.S. Kumar The Supreme Court on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) held that a Governor cannot reserve a Bill for the President’s consideration when the proposed law, which was earlier rejected by him, is presented for the second time by the State Legislature. A Bench headed by Justice J.B. … Read more

Skymet forecasts ‘normal’ monsoon for 2025

Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Private weather agency, Skymet Weather, has forecast a ‘normal’ monsoon from June to September. The monsoon rainfall will be 3% more than the long-time average of 868.6 mm rainfall (with an error margin of +/- 5%) in this period. Rainfall in the window of 4% … Read more

Congress to have massive organisational reshuffle: Venugopal

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP and party MP Rahul Gandhi, party Parliamentary Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Party General Secretary (Organization) KC Venugopal, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others in a group picture after the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, in Ahmedabad on April 8, 2025 | … Read more