India cancels consular camps in Toronto citing security issues days after Hindu temple attack
Nov 08, 2024, at 05:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has decided to cancel consular camps in Toronto over security issues days after a Hindu temple in Canada's Brampton was attacked, the Minister of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Centre lambasts X over multiple hoax bomb threats to Indian airlines
Oct 24, 2024, at 05:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Wednesday lambasted X, previously known as Twitter, after a series of hoax bomb threats to several airlines were posted through the microblogging platform.
'No need to criminalise marital rape': Centre tells Supreme Court
Oct 04, 2024, at 02:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Thursday told the Supreme Court that marital rape should not be criminalised as there are other "suitably designed punitive measures".
LGBTQIA+ couples in India can now open joint bank accounts
Aug 31, 2024, at 06:46 am
In a major victory of the queer movement in India, the Union Finance Ministry has clarified that people from the LGBTQIA+ community can open joint bank accounts or nominate their same-sex partner as a nominee for an account. The advisory by the Indian government is seen as a major step forward since the Supreme Court judgement of 2018 to decriminalize homosexuality in the country.
Centre drops lateral entry move for UPSC amid pressure from opposition, ally Chirag Paswan
Aug 21, 2024, at 02:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The government Tuesday requested the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to withdraw its advertisement for lateral entry into bureaucracy, amid intense opposition criticism and pressure from ally Chirag Paswan, who had also expressed reservations against the move.
Aug 17, 2024, at 06:30 am
New Delhi: The Centre Friday announced a big reshuffle of senior bureaucrats in key departments. The latest appointments, which include new postings across finance, defence, and minority affairs, reflect the government's emphasis on experience and continuity, media reports said.
Centre removes BSF Director General Nitin Agrawal, his deputy with 'immediate effect'
Aug 03, 2024, at 06:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an unprecedented move, the Centre Friday removed Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Nitin Agrawal and his deputy Special DG (West) YB Khurania and sent them back to their state cadres "with immediate effect", as per government order.
Emergency period: Indian government to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'
Jul 12, 2024, at 11:46 pm
The Indian government has decided to observe June 25 every year as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to mark the imposition of the Emergency in 1975.
Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament tomorrow, govt ready to respond
Jun 28, 2024, at 02:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid students' protests escalating across the country over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other competitive exams like the UGC-NET, the Opposition has decided to raise the issue in the Parliament on Friday, media reports said.
Jun 22, 2024, at 06:41 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In an important step amid the controversies surrounding the NEET and UGC-NET exams, the Centre has notified a stringent law that was passed in February to prevent question paper leaks and cheating.
Centre issues health advisory after intense heat wave leaves 20 dead in Delhi
Jun 20, 2024, at 03:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As cases of heatstroke shoot up in several parts of north India due to an intense heatwave, the Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to central government-run hospitals to treat such patients on priority.
NDA leaders to meet in New Delhi today to formally elect Narendra Modi as leader: Reports
Jun 07, 2024, at 02:36 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA is likely to meet on Friday to formally elect PM Narendra Modi as their leader, media reports said.
People's trust in Indian government and its services is rising: IIM Survey
May 09, 2024, at 03:36 pm
Riding on improved healthcare, infrastructure and digital access, public confidence in the government in India is rising.
Centre orders sampling test of spices from Everest, MDH after ban in Hong Kong, Singapore
Apr 23, 2024, at 02:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: After food regulator bodies in Hong Kong and Singapore red-flagged popular spice brands from India-Everest and MDH-over presence of a cancer-causing ingredient, the Centre has ordered food commissioners to collect samples of spices from all the manufacturing units in the country, media reports said.
Feb 06, 2024, at 12:04 am
Highlighting the actions taken by the government and 'guaranteeing' to make India the third largest economy in the world if voted to power for the third term, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday said he will return to power with over 400 seats in the upcoming national polls.
Indian government slams Moody's report on Aadhaar, says it is 'baseless'
Sep 26, 2023, at 02:00 pm
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday said international credit agency Moody's Investors Service has made sweeping assertions against Aadhaar without citing any evidence.
Sep 23, 2023, at 05:09 pm
UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.
Amid speculations, Centre releases agenda for Parliament's special session starting Monday
Sep 14, 2023, at 06:17 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Putting an end to days of speculation, the special five-day session of Parliament starting next week will discuss the 75-year history of parliament, the government revealed on Wednesday evening.
Supreme Courts allows extension of Enforcement Directorate chief's tenure till Sept 15
Jul 27, 2023, at 10:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: To an appeal by the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday said Enforcement Directorate chief SK Mishra can stay on in the position till Sept 15, thus extending his tenure by about one and half months.
Centre moves SC seeking extension of tenure for ED director till Oct 15
Jul 27, 2023, at 01:26 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction for an extension of the tenure of ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra till Oct 15.
IAF planes, naval ship on standby to evacuate stranded Indians from Sudan: MEA
Apr 24, 2023, at 01:04 am
New Delhi: The Indian government on Sunday said it is 'making all-out efforts' to ensure the safety and security of Indians stranded in conflict-hit Sudan.
Here's all you need to know about flagship 'Pradhan Mantri Nai Manzil Yojana'
Mar 20, 2023, at 02:36 am
According to the 2001 census, about 20% of the 102.8 crore population of our country is of minorities.
Principal Secretary to Prime Minister holds high-level review on Joshimath situation
Jan 09, 2023, at 03:46 am
New Delhi: Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr P K Mishra held a high-level review of building damage and land subsidence in Joshimath on Sunday when a decision was taken that a clear time-bound reconstruction plan must be prepared to tackle the situation.
Aug 01, 2022, at 03:48 pm
Mumbai: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal affirmed India’s commitment towards unlocking the trade potential with the Central Asian region through the use of Chabahar Port in Iran.
Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore
Jul 27, 2022, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi: To make state-run BSNL financially viable, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.
Jul 11, 2022, at 10:58 pm
Kathmandu: Prashant Kumar Sona, Second Secretary, Embassy of India, Kathmandu and Laxman Bahadur Singh DCC Doti recently jointly inaugurated the School Building and Hostel for Shree Ghanteshwar Secondary School, Jorayal Rural Municipality-4, Kundikot, Doti District, Nepal.
India congratulates Bangladesh on successful inauguration of Padma Bridge
Jun 26, 2022, at 10:43 pm
Dhaka: On the inauguration of Padma Bridge by Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, the government and people of India conveyed greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of Bangladesh on the successful completion of this landmark project.
India registers highest FDI inflow in 2020-21
Jun 26, 2022, at 09:05 pm
The Indian government told Parliament recently that the country registered its highest-ever annual Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow of $81.97 billion in 2020-21, slowly making the country a preferred investment destination amongst global investors.
Jun 20, 2022, at 04:42 am
New Delhi: The Indian government has decided to grant e-emergency visas to over 100 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus on ‘priority' basis, a day after a gurdwara in Afghanistan capital Kabul was attacked by ISIS terrorists on Saturday, media reports said.
Nepal: Shree Arwa Bijaya Secondary School building, built by Indian govt assistance, inaugurated
May 25, 2022, at 12:05 am
Kathmandu: Namgya C. Khampa, Charge’d Affaires, Embassy of India, Kathmandu inaugurated the new School Building of Shree Arwa Bijaya Secondary School, Pokhara Metropolitan City-13, Dhand Bensi, Kaski District.