Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns, Cites Health Reasons
Jagdeep Dhankhar, India’s 14th Vice President, resigned from office on Monday evening, citing health concerns and medical advice. His resignation, submitted to President Droupadi Murmu, takes effect immediately under Article 67(a) of the Constitution. The 74-year-old leader wrote, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of […]
NSCSTI 2.0 Launched to Build Future-Ready Civil Services in India
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 (NSCSTI 2.0) at the Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), New Delhi. Its marking a major reform in India’s civil service training ecosystem. Developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), the revamped framework aims to build a future-ready, citizen-centric, and performance-driven […]
Petroleum Dealers Urged to Become Energy Entrepreneurs in India’s Green Transition: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed the Plenary Session of the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) Conclave, calling upon petroleum dealers across India to become active participants in the country’s energy transition. Recognizing AIPDA as the largest national body representing fuel retail dealers, Shri Puri highlighted the need […]
UIDAI Urges Parents to Update Aadhaar Biometrics for Children Aged 7 and Above
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a fresh appeal to parents and guardians, urging them to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who are 7 years or older. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the […]
India Issues Advisory Urging Citizens to Avoid Non-Essential Travel to Iran Amid Rising Tensions
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Indian Embassy in Iran has issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran, citing recent security-related developments. The advisory, shared via the Embassy’s official social media account on X (formerly Twitter), comes in the wake of growing regional instability following a series of military […]
India Urges Bangladesh to Preserve Satyajit Ray’s Ancestral Home
Offers Support for Restoration as Cultural Landmark A historic home that once echoed with the early footsteps of one of India’s greatest cinematic minds is now at the center of a growing cross-border cultural appeal. The ancestral home of Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh — once owned by his grandfather, Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury, a […]
Kerala Nurse Nimisha Priya’s Execution in Yemen Postponed: India Secures Temporary Relief
In a significant development, Yemen has postponed the execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who was earlier scheduled to be hanged on July 16, according to media reports citing sources. What is the Nimisha Priya case? Nimisha Priya is a nurse from Kerala, India, who went to Yemen for work. In 2015, she started a […]
BrahMos Missile Earns Global Praise After Operation Sindoor; 14 Nations Show Interest
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the role of the BrahMos missile in India’s recent Operation Sindoor. He is calling it a “miraculous feat” that has now captured the attention of 14–15 countries globally. He was speaking at a ceremony in Lucknow, where he also released a postage stamp honouring former Uttar Pradesh Chief […]
Shashi Tharoor Calls Emergency ‘A Dark Chapter’, Warns Against Authoritarian Drift
New Delhi |Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reignited debate over India’s 1975 Emergency by publicly criticising the move as a period of “unchecked power turning into authoritarianism.” In a strongly worded article published in the Malayalam daily Deepika, Tharoor described the Emergency as “a dark chapter” that inflicted lasting damage on Indian democracy. The […]
Bharat Bandh on July 9: What’s Behind the Nationwide Strike?
India is set to witness a massive nationwide general strike ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Wednesday, July 9. As over 25 crore workers across key sectors prepare to walk off the job. The strike is being called by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions and supported by workers from the public and private sectors alike. […]