In a diplomatic twist ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly considering skipping the event, with speculation linking his potential absence to a state dinner being hosted in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Xi Jinping May…
On the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar announced the full-scale rollout of Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0 and the nationwide implementation of e-Passports, marking a transformative leap in India’s passport services. Key Highlights of Passport Seva Programme 2.0 e-Passports: A New Era of Secure Travel The…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reaffirmed the Centre’s unwavering commitment to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026, calling it one of the most defining missions in India’s post-Independence history. Speaking in Raipur, Shah described Naxalism as a “tragedy for the poor and tribal communities”, responsible for over 40,000 deaths in the past three decades….
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to request a special central grant of ₹50,000 crore for the comprehensive development of Bengaluru, citing the city’s overburdened infrastructure and the growing pressure from a large migrant population. The proposal will be formally submitted during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. Why the…
In the wake of the deadly Pahalgam attack that shocked the nation, new investigative reports suggest that the militants responsible for the assault followed a covert route originating from northern Pakistan. According to intelligence assessments, the terror cell began its journey in the vicinity of Abbottabad, traversed through Muzaffarabad in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and…
India’s position on Iran’s nuclear programme has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades—from voting against Tehran in 2005 to abstaining in 2024, reflecting New Delhi’s nuanced balancing act amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. 🗳️ 2005: India Votes Against Iran at IAEA On September 24, 2005, India joined 21 other nations in voting for…
The formal job market showed robust growth in April 2025 as the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added an impressive 19.14 lakh net members to its payroll. This represents a significant 31.31% increase from March 2025 while reflecting a modest 1.17% year-on-year growth compared to April 2024. The latest figures underscore expanding employment opportunities and…
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, a flagship initiative by the Government of India, continues to provide vital financial support to small and marginal farmers. With the 20th instalment of ₹2,000 expected to be released by the end of June 2025, farmers across the country are eager to verify their inclusion in the…
In a major stride toward agricultural innovation and rural empowerment, the Uttar Pradesh government has developed 243 high-yield sugarcane varieties, aimed at enhancing farmers’ income, crop resilience, and productivity across the state. This initiative is part of the Yogi Adityanath-led administration’s broader mission to revitalize the sugarcane economy and make farming more profitable for lakhs…
The Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), a premier training and research institute promoted by NABARD, has announced five contractual vacancies for Cooperative Development Officers (CDOs) at its Lucknow campus under the Centre for Professional Excellence in Cooperatives (C-PEC). The recruitment drive offers attractive monthly stipends of ₹65,000 for Level 1 and ₹85,000 for Level…
