BJP's Maiden Punjab Conference: A Grand Show of Strength
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Explore the political and historical motivations behind the renaming of Indian cities like Allahabad to Prayagraj. Understand the debate over identity, history, and the future of India's urban landscape.
Congress views the MGNREGA agitation as a long-term sensitisation campaign, differing from the successful farm laws stir due to the nature of its stakeholders - the rural poor. Learn about the strategic shift.
PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi likens Karnataka Congress leadership change to a Test match, awaits high command's decision. Also comments on Ballari case, MGNREGA, and EVMs.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan counters Congress's misinformation on the VB-G Ram G scheme, highlighting its superiority over MGNREGA for farmer welfare. Read the full story.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
Tamil Nadu govt announces Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS), offering 50% of last drawn pay as pension, ahead of planned protests. A move blending OPS benefits with fiscal caution.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin unveils a new assured pension scheme for state employees, promising 50% pension and regular DA hikes. Read the full details here.
Senior BJP leaders in Ludhiana hit back at AAP and Congress for opposing the G RAM G labor scheme, defending its ₹1.51 lakh crore budget and anti-corruption features. Read more.
Amritsar residents can register for the Chief Minister's health insurance scheme from January 15. The scheme provides free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh. Learn how to enroll.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin will announce the state's decision on restoring the Old Pension Scheme on Jan 3, potentially averting a govt employee strike from Jan 6. Details inside.
The DGFT has released operational guidelines for the Interest Equalisation Scheme, offering 2-3% support to MSME and manufacturer exporters. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
Former Congress MP Tarlochan Singh writes to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, proposing to rename four Delhi Metro stations after significant Sikh gurdwaras. Read the full story.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches the Babu Scheme, offering Rs 1,000-2,000 monthly aid to low-income male college students from February. Read details on eligibility and the enhanced Orunodoi payout.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces a govt job for ASI Sandeep Lathar's widow and expands the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Cabinet also approves OPS for drivers and cracks down on illegal property registrations.
Ahead of Assam polls, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Rs 8,000 Bihu gift for Orunodoi women, monthly aid for UG/PG male students, and subsidised rations. Details inside.
A high-level Tamil Nadu committee reviewed recommendations for a unified pension scheme. The final decision will be taken by CM Stalin's cabinet on January 6. The panel also discussed the ongoing teachers' pay disparity protest.
A veteran jazz group cancels performances after the Kennedy Center is renamed to include Donald Trump's name, deepening a political and cultural controversy. Read the full story.
Haryana government extends its One-Time Settlement scheme for defaulting builders until March 31, 2025. The move aims to boost real estate, recover dues, and offer relief. Learn the details and implications.
RTI activist Bhimappa Gadad condemns Karnataka govt for providing homes to victims from Kerala while ignoring homeless flood victims in Belagavi. He plans to challenge the policy in High Court.
BJP announces a major organisational reshuffle in Rajasthan, appointing new presidents for six state-level morchas, including two ex-Union ministers. Read the full list and analysis.
BJP's recent wins in Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayats near Mangaluru signal voter frustration with Congress's governance, guarantee scheme failures, and local issues. Read the full analysis.
The Indian National Congress has rebranded its Outreach Cell as 'Rachnatmak Congress' and appointed former MP Sandeep Dikshit as chairperson. This strategic move aims to reconnect with civil society groups outside the BJP-RSS sphere. Read more.
India plans a ₹2,000-crore tech upgrade scheme for MSMEs to boost exports and efficiency. The 20% subsidy targets energy-efficient machinery to counter global carbon taxes like EU's CBAM.
BJP accuses Congress of becoming a dynastic asset, mocking Kharge as 'remote-controlled'. The ruling party lists historical failures as Congress marks its foundation day. Read the full political clash.
CPI and AITUC leaders in Madurai criticise government delays in implementing a Rs 4 lakh housing scheme for construction workers and granting land titles. Details on the party's 100th-anniversary plans.
Delhi government launches Atal Canteen Scheme, opening 45 canteens to provide subsidized, nutritious meals at just Rs 5. The initiative aims to reach underprivileged communities across the capital.
On its 140th Foundation Day, we explore the Indian National Congress's journey from a British-era platform to a dominant political force, and Gandhi's changing views on its purpose post-Independence.
Maharashtra govt rules out further extension for e-KYC under Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Over 69 lakh women yet to complete verification. Act before Dec 31 to avoid payment pause.
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee celebrates 140 years of INC with a historical exhibition, flag-hoisting, and symposium in Lucknow. Key leaders to address party workers and outline future plans.