The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Wednesday challenging the Waqf Amendment Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain seeks to strike down parts of the Waqf Act, 1995, alleging misuse for illegal land acquisition. The case will be heard with related…
The Congress will hold nationwide protests on April 16, 2025, opposing the Modi government's actions, including the seizure of National Herald assets and chargesheets against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Protests will take place at ED offices and central government locations…
India believes Bangladesh's current hostility is temporary and hopes for improved relations soon. Concerns over minority atrocities have been strongly raised with Dhaka. External Affairs Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the importance of good ties, especially for India’s Northeast. He…
India has dispatched 15 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar under ‘Operation Brahma’ after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake devastated the country and parts of Thailand. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft delivered aid to Yangon, including tents, blankets, food packets, hygiene…
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, triggering at least seven aftershocks within five hours. The tremors were felt across the Northeast, but no damage has been reported there. Seismologists warn of more aftershocks, with expert Prof. JR Kayal stating…
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that a vaccine to prevent cancers in women will be ready within six months. Targeting girls aged 9-16, the vaccine aims to reduce breast, mouth, and cervical cancer cases. The government will also introduce cancer…
The Government of India is focusing on infrastructure and skilled manpower development to attract private investment in the maritime sector, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Highlighting its eco-friendly and cost-effective nature, he stressed the need for infrastructure, including five new…
UPI accounted for 83% of India’s digital payment transactions in 2024, up from 34% in 2019, as per RBI's report. Other methods like NEFT, RTGS, and card payments dropped to 17% from 66%. UPI Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payments saw a 99%-109%…
The Supreme Court ruled that notices under Section 41-A of CrPC or Section 35 of BNSS cannot be served via WhatsApp or other electronic modes. Notices must follow prescribed modes under CrPC or BNSS laws. The court directed states and…
The Brahmaputra Literature Festival (BLF) will begin on February 6 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by Adharxila Trust, Assam, the three-day event aims to highlight Assam and Northeast India’s literary and cultural talent. Held as part of…