In a fresh political flashpoint, the Opposition parties in Maharashtra have alleged a ₹3,000-crore scam involving the state government and Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL). Addressing a joint press conference in Mumbai, leaders from the Congress, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction), and Shiv Sena (UBT) claimed that the Eknath Shinde-led government has shown “clear preference”…
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly urged U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to ensure timely delivery of GE-414 fighter jet engines, critical for India’s Tejas Mk2 programme, in what officials described as a “decisive strategic ask” during their latest bilateral defence talks. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Defence Ministers’…
In a dramatic turn of events in the Maharashtra Assembly on Thursday, Congress state president and MLA Nana Patole was suspended for the remainder of the Monsoon session after he climbed onto the Speaker’s podium to protest against the government. The incident led to uproar, adjournments, and fierce exchanges as Patole targeted Prime Minister Narendra…
India’s deepening defence ties with Russia are under renewed international scrutiny as New Delhi moves forward with plans to acquire advanced Russian weapon systems, risking potential sanctions under U.S. laws should Donald Trump return to the White House. The geopolitical tension highlights India’s strategic balancing act amid growing threats from China and Pakistan, even as…
The political war of words intensified on Thursday as senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing multi-nation foreign tour, questioning the timing and priorities of the government amid pressing domestic challenges ranging from economic concerns to security issues. Ramesh, who serves as the Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, stated…
In a significant political setback to the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI investigation into the alleged multi-crore Valmiki Corporation scam, highlighting lapses in the state’s internal vigilance and accountability mechanisms. The order came following petitions filed by social activists and community leaders alleging large-scale misappropriation of funds meant…
In a major announcement for India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish 100-bed AYUSH wellness centres in every district and set up AYUSH colleges in six divisions, aiming to integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare and generate employment for trained practitioners. Addressing the State AYUSH Mission…
In a historic decision aimed at boosting religious tourism and regional development, the Bihar Cabinet has approved an allocation of Rs 882.87 crore for the comprehensive development of the temple complex at Punaura Dham in Sitamarhi, revered as the birthplace of Goddess Sita. This mega project is set to transform Sitamarhi into an international pilgrimage…
In a major pre-election economic push, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 1 lakh crore employment-centric scheme aimed at creating 3.5 crore jobs across India over the next five years. The initiative comes months before key state polls, signalling the government’s focus on addressing youth unemployment, rural distress, and MSME sector revival while…
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state, is witnessing unprecedented economic momentum as the latest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) report released by the state finance and planning department reveals robust progress towards Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s ambitious goal of transforming UP into a $1-trillion economy by 2027. The report, presented to the Chief Minister this week,…
