In a strategic move to maximise underutilised government infrastructure, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has proposed that India Post could lease out surplus space in its buildings to generate additional revenue. The announcement came during his address to senior postal department officials and stakeholders in New Delhi on Monday, where he emphasised the need for…
In a major political announcement ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan declared that his party will contest all 243 seats in the state. The declaration is seen as a strong assertion of his independent political strategy and a significant departure from alliance politics that has shaped…
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who is also the BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, has launched a sharp critique against the Congress-led state government, asserting that if their relief efforts continue in the current manner, “Congress won’t return to power in Himachal Pradesh for the next 20 years.” The context behind Kangana’s remarks On Sunday, Kangana…
In a landmark initiative to combat climate change, enhance green cover, and revive environmental consciousness among citizens, Uttar Pradesh is set to conduct a record-breaking plantation drive of 37 crore saplings on July 9, 2025. This mega initiative is part of the state’s ambitious ‘Van Mahotsav’ programme, aiming to reclaim its ecological heritage and contribute…
In a major assurance to fruit growers of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that the government will “look into import protection measures” to safeguard the interests of local apple producers, who are reeling under low market prices and stiff competition from imported Iranian apples. The context of growers’…
BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her government of destroying the state’s higher education system, leading to an unprecedented exodus of undergraduate students to colleges outside Bengal. His remarks come amid growing concerns over the alarming trend of students from Bengal opting…
In a significant political development that has triggered ripples within the Odisha Congress, Bhakta Charan Das, Working President of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), has faced a setback after the All India Congress Committee (AICC) rejected his recommendations for interim district presidents across multiple organisational districts in the state. The decision, confirmed late Sunday evening,…
In a development that could significantly alter the electoral dynamics of Tamil Nadu and Bihar, political strategist Prashant Kishor has stepped down from his role as advisor to Tamil actor Vijay’s newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Kishor’s team confirmed that his decision was driven by an urgent strategic re-prioritisation towards the upcoming…
In a politically charged move with significant national implications, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to undertake a special revision of Bihar’s voter rolls. Moitra has argued that this exercise, carried out without due safeguards, risks replicating what she termed as “the disenfranchisement…
In a major development affecting Maharashtra’s agrarian economy, onion farmers across key districts have urged the state government to shift procurement operations away from current intermediaries, alleging widespread corruption, political interference, and the systematic exclusion of genuine cultivators. Background: Procurement Policies and Farmer Concerns Onion procurement under schemes like the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) and…
