Imagine reaching your golden years without the security of a pension—no steady income, no structured savings, just uncertainty. This is the reality for millions of Indians, particularly those working in the vast and unorganised sector. Recognising this growing concern, the government is now exploring a Universal Pension Scheme (UPS), a bold initiative that seeks to…
In a bid to re-energize relations, the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and her fellow commissioners made a hastily arranged visit to India last week. The bonhomie on display in New Delhi sent a clear message that Europe still has friends, contrasting starkly with the unfolding events in Washington. Von der…
Nearly a year before West Bengal goes to elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns about electoral malpractice, this time focusing on the voters’ list rather than EVMs. Historically, blaming the electoral process is often seen as a sign of impending defeat. For instance, before his historic defeat in the Delhi elections, AAP chief…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has allocated and released Rs 1,500 crore to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for projects under the National Highways (Original)-NE scheme during the Financial Year 2024-25. This allocation comes as the current financial year approaches its end on March 31, 2025. According to a communiqué…
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appears to be moving closer to the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a significant departure from his earlier stance where he often held the saffron party responsible for “destroying” the region. Following the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Omar was a vocal critic of the…
Vineet Kumar Singh, currently receiving acclaim for his performance in Laxman Utekar’s “Chhaava,” recently shared an emotional connection with Shah Rukh Khan’s residence, Mannat, during an interview with Just Too Filmy. Singh recalled how he used to sit outside Mannat during tough times, finding solace and inspiration in its presence. *Mannat: A Symbol of Hope*…
The just-in-time release of funds, implemented by the government through the Treasury Single Account System (TSA) for autonomous bodies and the Single Nodal Agencies (SNAs) model for states, has saved the Centre nearly Rs 26,000 crore in interest costs since FY18. This was revealed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at an event on Saturday. Speaking…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday handed over cheques of financial assistance worth Rs 1 crore each to the families of five police officers who were martyred in the line of duty. The ceremony took place on the sidelines of a passing out parade. The recipients of the financial assistance were the families…
The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh, which faced a crushing defeat in the 2023 assembly elections and hit rock bottom in the subsequent Lok Sabha elections, is now showing signs of revival. This resurgence is largely attributed to the efforts of Jitendra Patwari, who took over as the state party president about a year ago….
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce its new national president by mid-March, specifically around the 15th or 16th, following the conclusion of organizational elections in over 13 states. Party sources suggest that the decision on JP Nadda’s successor will be made through internal consensus. ### Potential Candidates A senior functionary hinted that…
