Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a crucial pre-budget meeting with state finance ministers to discuss priorities for the 2025-26 Union Budget. Key focus areas included infrastructure, fiscal management, and growth.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges a formal mechanism involving Chief Ministers to discuss the Caste Census, arguing it shapes key state policies on reservations and welfare. Read his full demand.
Rajasthan ministers to hold chaupals & public meetings Jan 11-13 to explain VB-G RAM G Act, replacing MGNREGA. BJP pushes support as Congress plans 45-day protest. Details here.
Tej Pratap Yadav, estranged from RJD, personally invites NDA ministers to a Makar Sankranti feast, fueling speculation of a political realignment in Bihar. Read the full analysis.
Telangana ministers defend the voluntary Hyderabad Industrial Transfer Policy, aiming to relocate industries outside the ORR for a greener, more liveable city. Read the full debate.
Nepal's caretaker PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' orders three cabinet ministers to resign over political affiliation ahead of crucial March 13 elections. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee celebrates her 71st birthday. Discover why her political journey stands unique among India's female chief ministers. Read more.
India calls for dialogue to resolve Venezuela's political crisis, distancing itself from a BRICS statement that strongly criticized US sanctions. Read New Delhi's nuanced diplomatic position.
India expresses deep concern over Venezuela's political crisis, urges all parties to return to dialogue. Official statement highlights support for peaceful resolution.
Bihar ministers' asset declarations show EBC welfare minister as richest, with deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish Kumar. Details of multi-crore family wealth revealed. Read the full analysis.
Bihar ministers' asset declarations for 2025 show Deputy CMs wealthier than Nitish Kumar, with EBC Welfare Minister Rama Nishad being the richest. Details inside.
Former Indian envoy Ajay Bisaria dismisses Pakistani reports of a Dhaka handshake with S. Jaishankar as 'laughable,' highlighting ongoing diplomatic tensions. Read the full analysis.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's assets are lower than most of his ministers. Only three cabinet colleagues have declared less wealth than the Chief Minister. Discover the details.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Dec 31, 2025. A significant diplomatic encounter amid frozen bilateral ties. Read the full details.
A special exhibition 'Atal Prashasti' at the Prime Ministers Museum in Delhi honors former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's multifaceted legacy as a statesman, poet, and orator. Open till Jan 23. Visit to explore his remarkable journey.
Saudi Arabia cancels fees for expatriate workers in licensed industrial units, a major push under Vision 2030 to strengthen national factories and global competitiveness. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu meets six Union ministers in Delhi to seek central support for key state projects like Polavaram and highway development. Details inside.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria held crucial meetings with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi to discuss infrastructure, development, and public welfare for Punjab and Chandigarh.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has assured the Prime Ministers' Museum & Library of cooperation regarding Jawaharlal Nehru's private papers. The museum had sought access to the 51 cartons reclaimed in 2008.
Andhra Pradesh govt seeks 4 weeks as final chance to resolve employee promotion rules. High Court posts matter to Jan 20, dispensing with officials' appearance. Read the full details.
PM Modi at G7 Summit says India ready to contribute to peace efforts in Ukraine. Calls for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflict. Read India's balanced stance.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy tasks his cabinet with personally inviting chief ministers across India for the Telangana Rising Global Summit on Dec 8-9. Ministers will travel to states, while the CMO invites PM Modi and Congress leaders.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman champions tax transparency and digital public infrastructure at G20 meeting, reinforcing India's leadership in global economic governance. Read more.
Former US President Donald Trump says dialogue between Israel and Syria is crucial for regional stability. He also criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu's handling of Hamas.
C P Radhakrishnan takes charge as Rajya Sabha Chairman with crucial task of rebuilding trust between government and opposition. Can he restore parliamentary dialogue? Read analysis.
Assam government invites protesting communities for talks amid continued demonstrations against ST status recommendations. Read latest developments on the issue.
Pope Leo XIV made a significant 15-minute visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, removing shoes and admiring interiors but declining prayer invitation. Read about this diplomatic interfaith moment.
Pope Leo made a significant visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, removing his shoes in respect. The 20-minute visit featured warm interactions with mosque officials. Read more about this interfaith moment.
The Family Man Season 3 sparks buzz with Srikant Tiwari's 'circus' line. Writer Sumit Arora clarifies it's a pop culture nod, not a dig at YRF spy universe. Read the full story!
Pope Leo XIV joins Eastern and Western Christian leaders at Turkey's Lake Iznik, commemorating the 1,700-year-old Council of Nicaea. Historic gathering aims to bridge divides and promote interfaith harmony.