The Jammu and Kashmir government has reported an unemployment rate of 6.1% for individuals aged 15 years and above during the fiscal year 2023-24, according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The announcement was made during a recent session of the Legislative Assembly. As of January 2025, a total of…
In a significant boost to India’s defence capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹7,000 crore deal for the acquisition of 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS). This move marks a major milestone in the modernization of the Indian Army’s artillery and aligns with the…
In a bid to enhance operational efficiency and convenience for road users, the Indian government is planning to introduce an annual pass system to replace the existing toll collection mechanism on national highways. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the proposal during a Lok Sabha session on March 20, 2025. The proposed…
The Indian government has announced that 12.55 lakh refunds were processed in 2024 for faulty toll collections on National Highways. This was revealed by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on March 20, 2025. The refunds were issued as part of the National Electronic Toll…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced that the government will soon unveil a new toll policy aimed at providing reasonable concessions to consumers. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Gadkari emphasized the necessity of toll charges for funding road infrastructure projects while ensuring that the new policy addresses existing concerns and…
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O’Brien has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement in the Lok Sabha on the Maha Kumbh, calling it a “damage-control speech.” The remarks were made during a press briefing, where O’Brien accused the Prime Minister of using the statement to divert attention from pressing issues, including tariffs imposed…
The much-anticipated 8th Pay Commission has sparked discussions among central government employees and pensioners, with reports suggesting a potential increase in the fitment factor to 2.86. However, experts caution that this adjustment may not result in a proportional hike in overall salaries. The fitment factor, a multiplier used to revise the basic pay of employees,…
In a strong rebuttal to Pakistan’s recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks regarding Jammu and Kashmir, India has reiterated its stance, urging Pakistan to vacate Indian territories under its illegal occupation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasized that Pakistan’s promotion of cross-border terrorism remains the primary obstacle to peace and stability in…
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has highlighted the state’s impressive economic performance over the past decade, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing at an average annual rate of 10.8% and per capita income increasing by 9.1%. The announcement was made during the presentation of the state budget for the financial year 2025-26. Key…
A CRPF Sub-Inspector sustained injuries in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast during an anti-Naxal operation in the Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, on March 18, 2025. The incident occurred near Radha Poda village in the Jaraikela police station area. Details of the Incident The injured officer, Subodh Kumar, was part of a…
