Cabinet approves NIPU-2026 to boost domestic urea production, strengthen self-reliance
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026), aimed at encouraging fresh investments in…
Cabinet approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aiming to strengthen India’s position as a global electronics…
K’taka tells CWRC it cannot release Cauvery water to TN amid drought concerns
New Delhi: Karnataka on Wednesday reiterated before the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) that it is not in a position to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing a sharp rainfall deficit and worsening drought conditions across the state.…
Karnataka cabinet expansion likely to be finalised on July 18; 10 new faces may get ministerial berths
New Delhi/Bengaluru: The Congress high command is expected to take a final decision on the long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka cabinet on July 18, with around 10 legislators likely to be inducted into the ministry. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar,…
SC declines to stay Bhojshala verdict, allows Friday prayers at alternate site
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s judgment declaring the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Masjid complex in Dhar as a Hindu temple. However, it directed the state government to provide an…
H.D. Kumaraswamy Reviews IISCO Expansion, Inaugurates 84,000 m³ Water Reservoir
Burnpur (West Bengal): Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated a new 84,000 cubic metre Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) water reservoir at the IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) in Burnpur during his three-day visit to West…
UPSC Invites Applications for Direct Recruitment to Various Central Government Posts
New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in different departments of the Government of India. According to Advertisement No. 08/2026, the…
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Mahendragiri
Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy on Friday commissioned INS Mahendragiri, an indigenously built advanced stealth frigate, into its Eastern Fleet in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marking another milestone in India’s journey towards…
EPFO Launches Amnesty Scheme for Exempted PF Trusts; Six-Month Window for Regularisation
New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched Amnesty Scheme 2026, offering a one-time opportunity for establishments operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) Trusts to regularise their status. The scheme will remain open…
PM Modi Condoles the Demise of Legendary Singer S. Janaki
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the passing of legendary playback singer S. Janaki, describing her death as an irreparable loss to the world of Indian music and culture. In a message posted on X, the Prime…