Government approves bill to amend women’s quota law
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved the draft amendment bill to the Women’s Reservation Act, paving the way for Parliament to take up legislation to implement 33 per cent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from…
Sabarimala PIL admitted in 2006, dismissed now: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: Acknowledging the rampant misuse of public interest litigation for ulterior motives or pursuing one’s own interests, India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would dismiss the petition if it was filed by a group of lawyers…
India welcomes Pakistan-brokered ceasefire and hopes it will also bring peace to Ukraine
After six weeks of brutal war in West Asia, a temporary ceasefire brokered by Pakistan was welcomed by India in an official statement, in which the Indian government also expressed hope that the ceasefire will bring lasting peace in the region. The…
Jammu-Srinagar national highway closed for third consecutive day
Jammu: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remained suspended for the third consecutive day despite fresh landslides continuing amid heavy rains in Ramban district, officials said.Due to recent rains, NH-44, the only all-weather road…
A day ahead of Assam polls, Congress candidate Udalguri quits party
The Army launches its first drone and drone munitions roadmap, listing 30 types of drones and loitering munitions
New Delhi: The Indian Army has released its first-ever comprehensive technology roadmap for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and loitering munitions, aiming to provide long-term visibility of the force’s requirements in the UAV domain. On April 6,…
India’s renewable energy capacity ranks third in the world
New Delhi: India ranks third in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, surpassing Brazil, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday.The Minister of New and Renewable Energy said that India added a record 55.3 GW of non-fossil…
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Complete list of state chief candidates to go to high-stakes polls on April 9
NEW DELHI: The high-voltage campaigning for the Assam assembly elections came to an end on Tuesday, capping two weeks of intense political exchanges, aggressive rhetoric and a slew of promises.The competition mainly revolves around the ruling Bharatiya…
The government requires 34 major airports to reduce parking fees for domestic flights taking off and landing for three months
NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide some relief to airlines severely affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed 34 major airports to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25 per cent for three months. Accordingly, the…
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: The battle for identity, power and electoral ‘Asomya Jatiyotabad’
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Atul Bora (left); Gaurav Gogoi, Lurin Jyoti Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi (right) New Delhi: As the people of the ‘tea state’ prepare to elect a new government on April 9, ‘Asomiya jatiyotabad’ (assamNationalism) remains…