Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar has hit back at SP chief Akhilesh Yadav’s criticism of the state’s economy, asserting that the Yogi Adityanath government has created nearly 9.5 lakh government jobs and provided numerous other opportunities. Rajbhar Counters Akhilesh on Job Numbers Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday hit back at … Read more
AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal led a Congress protest in Bengaluru, accusing the Union government of surrendering to US pressure by introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, calling it a penalty on Indians. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Union … Read more
‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ producer Prakash Mahobiya and his team met Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai. The CM praised the bilingual Hindi-Chhattisgarhi film based on the Ramayana, which was shot in the state, and extended his best wishes. ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ producer Prakash Mahobiya on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister … Read more
Located in Thoothukudi, the Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary protects the Antilope cervicapra in its dry grassland habitat. It’s a key conservation site for blackbucks in southern Tamil Nadu and the southernmost point for the species in India. Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary, located in the Tuticorin area of Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, protects the blackbuck, scientifically known as … Read more
EC President Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to ‘fight back’ against forces like ultra-nationalists and Russian interference. In her State of the Union address, she warned against attempts to divide the bloc and undermine its democracies. EU Chief Warns Against Forces Dividing the Bloc European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday … Read more
The government has decriminalised several provisions under the Legal Metrology framework, introducing improvement notices for minor technical violations to reduce criminal penalties for procedural lapses, an official said. The government has decriminalised several provisions under the Legal Metrology framework and introduced improvement notices for minor technical violations, Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs … Read more
After BJP’s Anamika Sharma filed her nomination for Ajmer Mayor, former Deputy Mayor Neeraj Jain claimed the support of 11 independent councillors, expressing confidence that the party has the required numbers to form the board. Ajmer Mayor Election: BJP Claims Majority After BJP’s Anamika Sharma filed her nomination for the post of Mayor in the … Read more
The U.S. Fed hiked rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. The S&P 500 ended Wednesday 0.5% lower, while the Nasdaq 100 was flat and the Dow Jones Industrial Average eased 1.2%. The U.S. Fed also indicated a move toward one additional rate hike this year. SK Hynix is exploring options to boost its global … Read more
Surat’s textile traders are concerned about the proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI. They fear it will harm small traders and workers, disrupt salary payments, and could push businesses back to using cheques, with costs passed to consumers. Surat textile traders have raised concerns over the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI … Read more
The World Economic Forum’s 2026 report shows the global gender gap is 69.2% closed, but full parity is still 120 years away. The widest gaps are in Economic Participation and Political Empowerment. India ranked 131st out of 145 economies. The global gender gap narrowed further in 2026, but at the current pace the world is … Read more