Gujarat government exempts serving defence personnel, their spouses, former soldiers, and widows of martyrs from Panchayat Tax. This decision provides property tax exemption on one residential property owned by them within a Gram Panchayat’s limits. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the State Government has amended the ‘Gujarat Gram and Nagar Panchayats Taxes … Read more
A 44-year-old woman, Thenmozhi, and her newborn baby died during childbirth under a tarpaulin shade in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district. Her husband Anand has alleged that their family was kept in bonded labour-like conditions and that she was denied timely medical care. Police have registered an FIR and begun a probe. A 44-year-old woman and … Read more
At a tax seminar in Tokyo, India highlighted reforms to improve ease of doing business and investment certainty. The event focused on the successful India-Japan corridor for Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAP). India-Japan Tax Seminar in Tokyo India highlighted its wide-ranging reforms to improve ease of doing business, tax administration, regulatory … Read more
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. He will meet PM Modi and stated that BRICS aims to confront unilateralism and reduce global dependence on the US dollar through its own financial institutions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the 18th … Read more
India has crossed a major milestone, administering over 80 lakh (8 million) HPV vaccine doses to prevent cervical cancer. The National HPV Vaccination Campaign, launched in Feb 2026, provides free vaccines to 14-year-old adolescent girls. India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with more than 80 lakh (8 million) … Read more
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to immediately repair rain-damaged roads and make them motorable for the upcoming festival season. He said permanent renovation should be done after the monsoon and prioritized key routes. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to immediately repair roads damaged by heavy rain and floods and … Read more
High blood pressure, or hypertension, means the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high. This condition seriously affects the kidneys too. Kidneys filter waste through tiny blood vessels. Over time, high BP can damage these vessels, leading to chronic kidney disease or even complete kidney failure.
During their bilateral meeting at the 2026 BRICS Summit in Delhi, PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian-translated edition of the ancient Tamil classic Thirukkural. Authored by poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, the text features 1,330 couplets covering virtue, wealth, and love. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian-translated edition … Read more
GM R Praggnanandhaa praised the ISSO National Chess Championship in Ahmedabad, attended by 425+ young players. He said this shows chess is ‘truly growing’ and urged parents and schools to encourage children to take up the sport for its benefits. Indian chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Friday praised the ISSO National Chess Championship being held … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the BRICS Summit sidelines, reviewing their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in areas like defence, energy, and trade. They also discussed key global issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in the national … Read more