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New Delhi, March 16 The Delhi government has approved a proposal to include transgender passengers in its free bus travel scheme, according to a statement from the chief minister's office, released on Monday.The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta...

New Delhi, March 16 – Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians, urging the government to introduce constructive reforms.His proposals included the option for couples to file...

New Delhi, March 16 BJP Rajya Sabha member K Laxman on Monday urged the government to include 27 castes from Telangana and five castes from Andhra Pradesh in the central Other Backward Classes (OBC) list, so they can avail reservation benefits in public appointments, employment, and educational...

New Delhi, March 15 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held a protest against the LPG crisis in the country on Sunday, alleging that it was due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi "bowing down" to US President Donald Trump.The 'Gas Cylinder Shobha Yatra', led by AAP Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj...

New Delhi, March 15 – CEC Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday that both the central and state governments are free to make policy decisions based on their own judgment before the Model Code of Conduct comes into effect.He made this statement in response to a question about the West Bengal government...

Pune, March 15 There is sufficient LPG available, and people do not need to queue up for gas, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, accusing the Congress of creating fear among people amid the West Asia crisis.He was responding to queries concerning allegations of a...

New Delhi, March 15 The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has urged the government to exempt aluminium products from the recent RoDTEP rate cut, as it would help Indian exporters remain competitive in the international market.AAI, the apex body representing the top aluminium producers...

Chennai, March 15 – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin accused the BJP-led Union government of mismanagement and policy failures on Sunday, which have led to a shortage of LPG cylinders across the country.He urged the Centre to take urgent steps to resolve the crisis and...

New Delhi, March 15 State-owned Coal India Ltd aims to ensure power at a "fair price" to the country amid the escalating West Asia crisis that endangers global shipping lanes and imported coal costs, a senior official of the company said.Coal India Ltd (CIL) contributes to 80 per cent of total...

New Delhi, March 15: India's medical device exports exceeded $4 billion in FY25, as the country aims to achieve a $30 billion medical devices market by 2030, leveraging its significant domestic market for growth, according to senior government officials.India's medical devices sector has...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Sunday that the state government has issued an order approving the implementation of Universal Health Coverage to ensure health protection for all sections of society.In a Facebook post, the minister said the scheme was...

Lucknow, March 14 The Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the killing of two senior officials at a compressed biogas plant in Budaun, following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.According to an official statement, the SIT has been...

New Delhi, March 14 – The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has formally notified the restoration of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) status to officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS), a move that marks a significant recognition of their contribution to the Armed Forces.The decision comes...

New Delhi, March 14 The government said on Saturday that there is no shortage of fertilizers in the country in light of the West Asia conflict, asserting that current stocks of urea and other crop nutrients remain "more than adequate".External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said...

Bengaluru, March 14 – Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad said on Saturday that mandating four to five days of menstrual leave as a legal requirement may not be practically feasible, echoing concerns recently expressed by the Supreme Court on the issue.In a statement, Lad said he had taken...

New Delhi, March 14 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the world is not seeing India merely as a market, but as a decisive partner in building the future.Speaking at an event organized at the Bharat Mandapam, she said, "India is becoming the fulcrum of global...

New Delhi, March 14 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Saturday that the BJP-led government has not honoured its promises to farmers and is prepared to sacrifice India's agriculture for its own interests.In a Facebook post, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha shared a question...

Chennai, March 14 The DMK-led SPA in Tamil Nadu will hold a statewide protest on March 15, criticizing the ruling NDA government over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders across the country.Due to the NDA government's flawed policies and the lack of precautionary measures, there is...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 The Kerala government on Friday approved draft guidelines to provide financial assistance to victims of wildlife attacks from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan...

Mohali, March 13 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday asserted that his government is committed to transforming Punjab into a major industrial and export hub.Mann also said the state secured investments worth over Rs 10,000 crore on the first day of the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit...