New Delhi, July 10: India’s solar power journey has witnessed a staggering 4,000% growth in installed capacity over the past decade, significantly pushing the country’s renewable energy total to 227 GW. The announcement came from Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW), held in New Delhi on … Read more
Patna: The Bihar government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved a 35% reservation for women in all state government jobs. The decision, announced following a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, applies to women who are permanent residents of Bihar and will be implemented across all direct recruitment in government service cadres. Chief Secretary S. … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi government is actively working on a revamped excise policy designed to maximize state revenue while tightening regulations on the production, distribution, and sale of liquor and other excisable goods. The current policy, which was extended for three months on March 26, will remain in effect until the new framework is rolled … Read more
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – On April 6, 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla took center stage at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, delivering a keynote address that spotlighted India’s unwavering commitment to social justice, equality, and inclusive development. Speaking on the theme “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” Birla … Read more
Karnataka’s Congress government has approved a 4% reservation for Muslim contractors in government tenders, amending the KTPP Act. The decision, set to be introduced in the budget session, has sparked political controversy, with BJP calling it unconstitutional and appeasement politics. Congress defends it as social justice, but legal challenges may follow. Bengaluru | March 15, … Read more
Nainital: In a bid to tackle traffic congestion and pollution, the Nainital Municipal Council has approved a proposal to impose eco tax on private vehicles entering the city. This tax will be utilized for environmental conservation and traffic management in the region. Why the Eco Tax? Nainital, known as the “City of Lakes,” attracts millions … Read more
8th Pay Commission to Set Terms of Reference Soon: Major Salary Hikes, DA Merger, and Policy Overhaul Expected New Delhi | In a significant development for government employees and pensioners, the Modi Cabinet has announced the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, which is set to revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for approximately 49 lakh Central … Read more
New Delhi | The second day of the Budget Session witnessed intense political activity, with the tabling of Manipur’s budget and protests by DMK MPs over the Union Education Minister’s remarks on the three-language policy. Additionally, Congress leaders staged demonstrations in support of ASHA workers, while the opposition prepared for a showdown over the Waqf … Read more
New Delhi, February 4, 2025: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is working on a uniform toll policy to improve the experience of national highway (NH) users, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced on Monday. India’s Expanding Highway Network India has the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States, with national highways … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 3, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, alleging that it selectively promotes students to Class 10 to maintain favorable board exam results. Speaking during an interaction with students, PM Modi claimed, “I have heard that in Delhi, students who perform poorly … Read more