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AIADMK leader E Palaniswami, who oversaw Tamil Nadu through the initial lockdown, reportedly claimed that if Covid had struck under the DMK regime, CM MK Stalin "would have died" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday slammed his political rival E Palaniswami over remarks that he would have died if the Covid-19 pandemic was initially handled by the DMK government. Stalin launched a scathing attack on Palaniswami saying he does not fear death, sparking a war of words in poll-bound Tam ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved nutrient-based subsidy (NBS) rates for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the upcoming kharif 2026 season, allocating Rs 41,534 crore to support farmers. The allocation is higher than the Rs 37,216 crore earmarked for kharif 2025, reflecting increased global prices of key inputs such as urea, DAP, MOP and sulphur, the government said in a statement. Also Read: Key fertiliser buyer India issues tender as war hits supply The approved ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totalling ₹40,150 crore for the construction of two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh. Also Read: Cabinet clears Rs 26,069 crore Kamala hydro project to boost clean power in Arunachal It approved the Jaipur Metro Project Phase-2, a 41-km corridor comprising 36 stations, at a total project cost of over ₹13,000 crore. Also Read: Cabinet approves Rs 79,459 crore revised cost for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project The Cabin ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday draft bills which seek to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary polls and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women. Sources privy to the development said a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the draft bills for the amendments to the law, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, commonly known as the Women's Reservation Act. While a Const ...Read More >
Kannur: Kerala will go to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeking a third consecutive term, centring its campaign on welfare schemes, development projects and local infrastructure. Meanwhile, the United Democratic Front (UDF) is campaigning on anti-incumbency, citing the Sabarimala gold theft, corruption, rising prices and unemployment. Although much of the fight is between the LDF and UDF, the BJP is seeking expansion in key constituencies. Key candidates co ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 8 Apr: The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved major investments for two hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh, together amounting to over Rs. 40,000 crore, aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening infrastructure in the region. The Cabinet cleared Rs. 26,069.50 crore for the 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP), to be constructed across Kamle, Kra Daadi, and Kurung Kumey districts, with an estimated completion period of 96 months. The pro ...Read More >
The Centre and Delhi government announced a revised transit-oriented development policy to boost affordable housing and urban mobility near transit corridors. The Centre and Delhi government on Tuesday announced a revised framework for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the national capital, proposing development within a 500-metre influence zone of Metro, railway and RRTS corridors, covering nearly 207 square kilometres. The revision links high-density, mixed-use development with mass trans ...Read More >
New Delhi: A package of three bills to pave the way for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029 has been cleared at the highest levels, sources said. The government is set to take up the draft legislations during the three-day Parliament sitting beginning April 16. The proposed package includes the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026; a Delimitation Bill, 2026; and a separate law to extend the quota to Union Territories. While the first two fall under the ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday expressed strong outrage over remarks made by AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that such statements reflect the culture and ideology of the Congress party. Speaking to the media in Delhi, Joshi condemned Kharge's alleged remarks describing the RSS and BJP as a "poisonous snake" and calling for them to be "killed," terming them violent and provocati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, Environment Ministry sources said. According to the sources, the decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. Also Read | James Pearce Jr. Not at Falcons' Voluntary Offseason Workouts. India had proposed hosting the COP-33 summit in India in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday draft bills which seek to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary polls and increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women. Sources privy to the development said a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the draft bills for the amendments to the law, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, more commonly known as the Women's Reservation Ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): India has withdrawn its proposal to host the 33rd Conference of the Parties (COP 33) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, Environment Ministry sources said. According to the sources, the decision was conveyed to the Asia-Pacific group on April 2. India had proposed hosting the COP-33 summit in India in 2028. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed India's proposal in his special address at the inauguration of High L ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on Friday even as Bihar BJP's core group is also likely to deliberate over his successor the same day. Confirming the schedule, senior JD (U) leader and Bihar parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said that the process for the formation of new NDA government would start once Nitish resigned from his CM post. He said that a meeting of NDA legislators would be held after that to elect a new leader. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his last respects to veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Rahul Gandhi attended the last rites of the veteran leader. Samajwadi Party leader Mohibbullah Nadvi and Congress leader Anand Sharma arrived at Mohsina Kidwai's residence in Noida to pay their last respects. Also Read | IMT Manesar Strike: Authorities Impose Section 163 As 7,000 Co ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday, lauded the National Quantum Mission for achieving a 1,000 km secure communication milestone in less than three years. "The "National Quantum Mission" launched by PM @NarendraModi in 2023, has achieved 1,000 km secure communication milestone in less than 3 years, even though it's target was to achieve 2,000 km secure communication capability in 8 years," said Singh. Also Read | Ind ...Read More >
New Delhi: India ranks third globally in renewable energy installed capacity, having surpassed Brazil in global rankings, Union minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.The minister for new and renewable energy said India had added a record 55.3 GW of non-fossil power capacity in 2025-26, taking the total to 283.5 GW. "This is the highest increase in any year," he said. Distributed renewable energy -- rooftop solar installations and solar pumps for irrigation -- has emerged as a significant comp ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 8 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Union Cabinet approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project and cleared the revised cost of the Pachpadra refinery. In a statement, Sharma said the approvals will give a major boost to the state's overall development. He said the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project envisages a 41-km north-south corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, which will connect key industrial and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved investment proposals worth over Rs 40,000 crore for two major hydroelectric projects in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at boosting power generation and strengthening the national grid. According to the Cabinet briefing by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Cabinet approved an investment of Rs 14,105.83 crore for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Elect ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday to discuss enhancing energy ties between the two nations, following the visiting dignitary's high-level talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier in the day. In a post on X, Puri noted the high-level participation from the Bangladeshi delegation during the meeting held in the national capital. "Pleased to receive the Fore ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday paid his last respects to veteran Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai, who passed away on Wednesday morning. Rahul Gandhi attended the last rites of the veteran leader. Samajwadi Party leader Mohibbullah Nadvi and Congress leader Anand Sharma arrived at Mohsina Kidwai's residence in Noida to pay their last respects. Rahul Gandhi, earlier in the day, expressed deep sorrow over the passing o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Wednesday. He also met Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri in the national capital. Also Read | Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Power Outages in the Dominican Republic. Prime Minister's Advisor for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah were present at these meetings. They also held ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab administration to clear pending dearness allowance of state government employees and pensioners by June 30. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar was hearing a bunch of petitions regarding the delay in the release of DA of employees and pensioners. Advocate Rashpinder Singh, the counsel for employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, said the court, in its interim order, directed the Punjab government ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday described the proposed bill to amend the women's reservation law as "historic", saying it would significantly enhance political representation for women across the country. Responding to a query, he said that following the delimitation exercise, around 273 additional seats may be added to the Lok Sabha, increasing the total to about 816. Nearly one-third of these seats would be reserved for women, he added. "Within this quota, res ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 8 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday held a condolence meeting at its state headquarters in Lucknow to pay tributes to veteran party leader and former Union minister Mohsina Kidwai, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 94. Senior party leaders and workers led by UP Congress Committee president Ajay Rai offered floral tributes to the departed leader and observed a two-minute silence in her memory. According to a press statement, addressing the gathering, Rai ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday directed the Punjab administration to clear pending dearness allowance of state government employees and pensioners by June 30. Justice Harpreet Singh Brar was hearing a bunch of petitions regarding the delay in the release of DA of employees and pensioners. Advocate Rashpinder Singh, the counsel for employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, said the court, in its interim order, directed the Punjab government ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday, lauded the National Quantum Mission for achieving a 1,000 km secure communication milestone in less than three years. "The "National Quantum Mission" launched by PM @NarendraModi in 2023, has achieved 1,000 km secure communication milestone in less than 3 years, even though it's target was to achieve 2,000 km secure communication capability in 8 years," said Singh. In a post on X, ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, along with Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, today called on Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi to discuss concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) and other stakeholders. The delegation comprised of President CBCI, His Eminence Anthony Cardinal Poola, Secretary General, Most Rev Anil Jos ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared on Wednesday the draft bill for amendments to the Women's Reservation Act that will ensure an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats to 816 with 273 reserved for women, and its implementation in the 2029 general elections. Sources privy to the development said that a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the draft bill for the amendments to the law, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, more common ...Read More >
He also enjoyed breakfast at a small platform tiffin shop along with local residents and gathered votes, engaging closely with the public in an effort to strengthen grassroots support as a part of the campaign. Leaders and cadres from alliance partners, including the Indian National Congress, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), were also present during the campaign. Ravinchandran said that public support for the DMK is strong, adding that people are welcoming the ...Read More >
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