Chhattisgarh: ‘Mor Gaon, Mor Pani’ campaign for groundwater recharge

Balrampur admin’s ‘Mor Gaon, Mor Pani’ campaign encourages farmers to build soak pits in fields. The initiative aims to harvest rainwater, maintain soil moisture, and improve groundwater levels through voluntary labour before the monsoons. To make the best use of every drop of rainwater and ensure recharge of groundwater, the administration in Balrampur district of … Read more

Dharavi Redevelopment: Notices issued to Shahunagar residents to vacate

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project is advancing as BMC issues notices to Shahunagar residents to vacate their homes. Residents will be relocated to transit housing or given rent support to expedite the construction of new, larger permanent homes. The Dharavi Redevelopment Project moves to on-ground implementation, with vacation notices being issued to residents of Shahunagar The … Read more

Mumbai: Youth’s death at concert sparks protest, ban on Sunburn sought

Following a youth’s death at a Worli concert, Nasha Virodhi Sangharsh Abhiyan protested in Mumbai, demanding a culpable homicide FIR against Sunburn organisers and a permanent ban on the festival, citing a growing drug menace in Maharashtra. Protest Against ‘Drug Menace’ Nasha Virodhi Sangharsh Abhiyan staged a protest outside Dadar Railway Station on Thursday, demanding … Read more

NITI Aayog meet: Skilling, urbanisation key for India’s growth

Skilling, planned urbanisation, and affordable energy were the main topics at the 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting. PM Modi and CMs discussed the need for a skilled workforce, planned cities, and adopting renewable and nuclear energy. Skilling, planned urbanisation, and affordable energy emerged as key themes during the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI … Read more

Amid TMC turmoil, Kunal Ghosh vows to strengthen INDIA bloc vs BJP

Amid a rebellion and resignations within TMC, senior leader Kunal Ghosh projected stability, reaffirming the party’s commitment to the INDIA bloc and backing colleague Kalyan Banerjee, who had publicly criticised Abhishek Banerjee. Kunal Ghosh Projects United Front Amid Turmoil Amid the ongoing turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), senior party leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday … Read more

“BJP-EC jugalbandi finished RS contest before it even begun with seat chori…”: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a jibe at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission (ECI), citing that the “BJP-EC Jugalbandi” has finished the Rajya Sabha biennial elections before it even started due to alleged ‘seat chori’. In an X post, Gandhi flagged the … Read more

India A’s 349 in vain as Afghanistan A clinch DLS victory in Dambulla

Afghanistan A defeated India A by the DLS method in a rain-interrupted tri-series clash. Despite India A posting a massive 349, Afghanistan were ahead of the par score at 173/2 in 25.5 overs when rain ended the match, securing a stunning win. India A’s imposing total of 349 proved insufficient as Afghanistan A pulled off … Read more

Securities Market Code Bill: Panel discusses merging SEBI, other acts

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025. The panel has held 11 sittings, received 665 unique suggestions, and consulted 68 stakeholders on the bill, which aims to merge three key securities laws. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance examining the Securities Market Code Bill, 2025, has received 665 … Read more

ECB hikes interest rates by 25 basis points to combat inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) hiked key interest rates by 25 basis points for the first time in three years to combat inflation pressures from the Middle East conflict. The bank also raised its inflation projections and revised growth forecasts down. The European Central Bank (ECB) hiked key interest rates for the first time in … Read more