New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) India's sports administration could become heavily supervised by the government going by the newly-unveiled Khelo Bharat Niti which seeks to create "national level regulatory bodies and inter-ministerial committees" to ensure "ethical practices" and prepare the country for possibly hosting the 2036 Olympics. The 20-page document, which has been accessed by PTI, will be the guiding force of structural changes in Indian sports ecosystem and includes a detailed plan for "str...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) India's sports administration could become heavily supervised by the government going by the newly-unveiled Khelo Bharat Niti which seeks to create "national level regulatory bodies and inter-ministerial committees" to ensure "ethical practices" and prepare the country for possibly hosting the 2036 Olympics. The 20-page document, which has been accessed by PTI, will be the guiding force of structural changes in Indian sports ecosystem and includes a detailed plan for "str...Read More
New Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a move towards achieving end-to-end digitalisation of the coal exploration value chain, the government on Tuesday said it is set to launch the Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System web portal. To be launched through Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) by Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy on July 4, this module will allow allottees to submit their exploration proposals online, which will then be processed and appro...Read More
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) The government is developing a comprehensive 'cooperative stack' by integrating various schemes through Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to create a unified system for dispensing benefits in rural areas, a top cooperation ministry official said on Tuesday. This cooperative stack initiative aims to transform the rural institutional landscape by leveraging PACS as the primary vehicle for delivering government benefits, marking a significant shift from the curren...Read More
New Delhi: On July 1, 2025, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will complete eight years since its rollout. It was introduced in 2017 as a major step towards economic integration. GST replaced a maze of indirect taxes with a single and unified system. It made tax compliance easier, reduced costs for businesses and allowed goods to move freely across states. According to the government, by improving transparency and efficiency, GST helped lay the foundation for a stronger and more integrated econom...Read More
To boost agroforestry and double farmers' income, the Centre has introduced model rules for tree felling on agricultural land. These rules aim to simplify permissions, promote sustainable land use, and align with climate goals. By registering on the National Timber Management System (NTMS), farmers can gain transparency and access better market prices for their timber, including international markets.The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to prom...Read More
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Gemini, a popular crypto exchange, has just launched a tokenized version of Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) stock for EU users. Strategy is a Bitcoin-investing firm currently holding 592,345 $BTC, making it one of the largest institutional holders of the asset. Gemini has partnered with Dinari in an attempt to offer more liquidity and transparency by leveraging the latter's tok...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a continuing crackdown under Operation Chakra-V, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted coordinated search operations at multiple locations in Ahmedabad and Mumbai on June 25 in connection with a transnational cyber extortion case, the probe agency said on Friday. CBI said that the searches led to the recovery of incriminating evidence. The main suspect behind a transnational cyber extortion syndicate was arrested on June 26 in Mumbai. Also Rea...Read More
Lucknow: A significant state initiative focused on empowering daughters from economically weaker sections is being enhanced for greater transparency and efficiency. The program has set an ambitious target to solemnize the marriages of over one lakh couples in 2025, with a comprehensive strategy involving strict monitoring and technological integration to reach eligible beneficiaries. Following an increase in financial assistance, authorities have directed further strengthening of the scheme's o...Read More
The Delhi government has prolonged its existing excise policy until March 31, 2026, while working on a new regulatory framework for liquor trade. This extension, effective from July 1, maintains current licensing terms and conditions. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to formulate a new excise policy by June 30, aiming for transparency and revenue generation.The Delhi government on Thursday extended its excise policy for the financial year 2025-26 amid ongoing efforts to come up ...Read More
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden...Read More
New Delhi: Delhi govt has extended its existing excise policy for the remaining nine months of the 2025-26 financial year to regulate the liquor trade in the capital. Sources said a new policy, which the govt had decided to roll out from July 1, was still in the making.Officials said a meeting was held on Thursday, following which the excise department issued an order saying the competent authority had approved the continuation of the excise duty-based regime, which was in effect from the licens...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) The Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to conduct regular inspections of night shelters across the city, following reports of serious mismanagement, fake staff and unsafe conditions for residents. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood chaired a high-level meeting at the Delhi Secretariat on Friday to review the functioning of the night shelters operated by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). The meeting, attended by senior DUSIB offic...Read More
New Delhi, June 27 (PTI) The Delhi government has extended its excise policy for the financial year 2025-26 even as work is underway to come up with a new regime to regulate liquor trade in the national capital. An order issued on Thursday by the Excise Department of the Delhi government said approval has been granted by the competent authority for the continuation of the excise duty-based regime which is in effect from the licensing year 2022-23 (which was continued in 2023-24 and 2024-25) for...Read More
Hyderabad: In a significant anti-corruption crackdown, the Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two officials from the Adilabad Municipality on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹15,000. The accused have been identified as Battala Raj Kumar, serving as an Accounts Officer, and Kondra Ravi Kumar, employed as a Computer Operator in the Adilabad Municipality. The ACB stated that both officials were caught red-handed while accepting the bribe from a local contractor. The con...Read More
New Delhi, June 27: The US Embassy in India has issued a strict warning for all visa applicants regarding social media disclosures on their DS-160 visa application forms. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the embassy stated, "Omitting social media information could lead to visa denial and ineligibility for future visas." All applicants are now required to list every social media username or handle they've used in the last five years -- regardless of whether the accounts are still active....Read More
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): One year since his re-election as speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla's second term has emerged as a defining period of transformative change, legislative productivity and digital innovation in India's parliamentary journey. With four sessions already concluded and the fifth session scheduled to begin on July 21, the first year of the 18th Lok Sabha has proven to be not just a continuation but an evolution of India's vibrant democracy. During this period, Parlia...Read More
PUNE: In a move towards resolving transport operators' growing concerns over the e-challan system, state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik has directed officials to constitute a dedicated committee to look into the matter. The committee will include officials, domain experts, and representatives from transport associations, and is expected to submit its report within a month. Sarnaik issued the instructions during a high-level meeting held on Thursday at Mantralaya which focused on reforms in t...Read More
NEW DELHI: Fairfax Financial Holdings on Thursday named former civil servant Amitabh Kant as a senior advisor. Kant, who recently stepped down as India's G20 sherpa, will help Fairfax India pursue its plans in the country."Amitabh has outstanding experience in many of the key areas that India intends to grow significantly in coming years, but what we really value is his high integrity and alignment with the values of Fairfax. We look forward to working with him to further enhance Fairfax's long-...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): It was a moment straight out of a fan's dream -- and Alia Bhatt was living it. The actress turned heads at the special screening of Umrao Jaan, dressed in a gorgeous saree inspired by one of Rekha's most iconic looks from the 1981 film Silsila. Dressed in a light pink saree, Alia's look was styled by Rhea Kapoor. Also Read | 'Squid Game 3' Full Series Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Is Lee Jung...Read More
New Delhi: The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered a case against former health ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain, besides some govt officials and private contractors, alleging large-scale corruption in Delhi govt's health infrastructure projects.The investigation is claimed to have revealed massive irregularities, unexplained delays and significant misappropriation of funds in the construction of various hospitals, polyclinics and ICU infrastructure across the city.ACB is i...Read More
Nagpur: The state govt is finalising a new policy to regulate the installation of advertising hoardings on vacant govt land across the state. Spearheaded by revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the initiative aims to boost state revenue while ensuring fairness, transparency, and local economic benefit.A detailed presentation on the proposed policy was made by senior officials, including additional chief secretary Rajesh Kumar of the revenue department, in the presence of Bawankule and mini...Read More
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhish...Read More
The Delhi Government's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) on Thursday registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party leaders and former Health Ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendra Jain in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of health infrastructure projects during the tenure of the AAP government, an official said. The leaders, along with unknown government officials and private contractors, were booked under section 13(1) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, along with Sections ...Read More
June 25 (Rtrs) - India would not allow a UN investigator to join a probe of a crashed Air India jet that some safety experts had criticized for delays in analysis of crucial black box data, two senior sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Earlier this week, the United Nations aviation agency took the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to provide assistance following the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-8 Dreamliner crash killing 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday highlighted a lacuna over the management of administrative records and issued guidelines for retention and disposal of documents to create accountability and efficiency across all registry wings. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, in a message, said that over the years, the registry of the Supreme Court has witnessed a significant increase in the volume and diversity of administrative records generated across multiple branches. CJI ...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has registered a case against former Delhi Health Ministers Saurabh Bhardwaj and Satyendar Jain in connection with large-scale corruption in health infrastructure projects of the Delhi government, an official statement from the police said on Thursday. 24 hospital projects, 11 greenfields and 13 brownfield, were sanctioned at a cost of Rs 5,590 crores in 2018-19. These projects are mired in inexplicable delays and astronomical c...Read More
In his keynote address on "Role of Technology in the Indian Legal System" at the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London, the CJI said while the judiciary welcomes innovations like automated cause lists, digital kiosks and virtual assistants, it must ensure that human oversight, ethical guidelines and robust training are integral to their implementation. "The value of discretion, empathy and judicial interpretation is irreplaceable," Justice Gavai said and pointed out...Read More
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) [India], June 7 (ANI): Following the completion of one month of Operation Sindoor, people living near the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan expressed happiness. A resident in Barmer said that there was too much enthusiasm among the people during Operation Sindoor, and nobody living near the border vacated their village. A resident, Raghuvir Singh, said, "My village is just 2 km away from the Indo-Pak border. We have seen Operation Sindoor very closely. Nobody living near the bo...Read More
Mumbai: In a resounding shift, the ministry of finance eased a long-standing bottleneck in procurement rules that once tethered researchers to the govt e-Marketplace (GeM), now allowing them to source scientific equipment and consumables from outside it. The revision in monetary ceilings and procurement channels, officials say, required the direct intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.For the scientific community, this isn't just administrative reform -- it's an acknowledgment and a huge ...Read More