India cancels consular camps in Toronto citing security issues days after Hindu temple attack
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
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
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
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
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.
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'
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'
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.