In a significant policy reversal, the Railway Board has revised its controversial 25% cap on waiting list tickets, following widespread public backlash and concerns over reduced ticket availability. The new directive, issued on June 28, 2025, now permits up to 60% waiting list quota for air-conditioned (AC) classes and 30% for non-air-conditioned (non-AC) classes, including…
The upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) could bring long-awaited relief to lakhs of central government pensioners, with the panel reportedly considering a proposal to reduce the commuted pension deduction period from 15 years to 12 years. This move, if approved, would mark a significant shift in India’s pension policy and offer enhanced financial security…
As the July 9 deadline to avert retaliatory US tariffs looms, India has signaled strong interest in finalizing a comprehensive trade agreement with the United States, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating that the country would “love to have a big, good, beautiful one.” However, she emphasized that agriculture and dairy remain non-negotiable red lines,…
India is accelerating its strategic space surveillance capabilities with a ₹26,968 crore military satellite initiative aimed at deploying 52 dedicated defence satellites by 2029, according to recent reports. The ambitious project, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in October 2024, marks Phase 3 of the Space-Based Surveillance (SBS-3) program and is being spearheaded…
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has declared his formal entry into Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections with a vision rooted in his party’s slogan ‘Bihar first, Bihari first’. His announcement has intensified political activity in the state, with opposition parties calling his move a “BJP-sponsored strategy” while NDA allies hail it as a…
The Tamil Nadu government has approved land acquisition rates for the ambitious Greenfield airport project proposed at Parandur in Kancheepuram district. The decision marks a critical step towards implementing Chennai’s second airport, which is expected to significantly ease air traffic congestion at the existing Chennai International Airport and drive regional economic growth. The announcement was…
Kerala has emerged as the best-performing state in India in the recently conducted Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of national parks and protected areas. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the evaluation report highlighting Kerala’s exemplary standards in biodiversity conservation, eco-restoration, community involvement, and wildlife protection infrastructure. The Management Effectiveness Evaluation is…
In a landmark public health achievement, India has been officially declared free of trachoma by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant milestone in the country’s fight against preventable blindness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 123rd episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, hailed the declaration as a “success of our…
In a landmark achievement, India’s social security coverage has surged from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, now encompassing over 94.3 crore citizens under at least one social protection scheme. The data, published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), places India second globally—just behind China—in terms of total beneficiaries. 📈 A Decade of Inclusive…
As the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka approaches its midway milestone—completing two and a half years in office this November—internal dissent and governance challenges have surfaced, threatening the party’s cohesion and public image. ⚠️ Infighting Erupts Over Alleged Corruption and Power Struggles The turbulence intensified after senior Congress MLA B.R. Patil alleged corruption in housing…
