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March 18, New Delhi – The Centre has taken action against airlines' extra charges, making seat selection fairer and more transparent.Announcing these measures, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said that at least 60% of seats on any flight must be allocated free of charge. Until now...

Lucknow, March 18 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has witnessed significant transformation across sectors over the past nine years, with agriculture, infrastructure, education, and welfare seeing major gains.Addressing a programme at Lok Bhavan...

New Delhi, March 18 The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country.The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlock manufacturing potential, and drive...

The government has extended the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework to include solar ingots and wafers, aiming to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has introduced ALMM List-III for ingots and wafers, which will take effect...

Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale, stated today that the upcoming 2027 Census will provide a historic opportunity to recognize all 21 categories of disabilities through trained enumerators and significantly improved data collection. Speaking at the launch of...

Colombo, March 17 Sri Lanka currently has sufficient fuel reserves to last until mid-May, according to the island nation's Energy Minister, Kumara Jayakodi, who made the statement to parliament on Tuesday.The minister's statement comes in the context of the ongoing conflict between Iran and...

New Delhi, March 17 The Railways has saved ₹6,000 crore by switching from diesel to electric energy to operate trains, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Responding to a debate on the demands for grants of the Railway Ministry, he also said that the national...

Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, emphasized today that the country must move beyond incremental reforms to achieve the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India). He made this statement while chairing a high-level consultation in New Delhi on Accelerating Domestic Coal...

New Delhi, March 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking a national holiday on the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh's, birth anniversary, which is celebrated as 'Prakash Parv'.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was not inclined to entertain the plea of...

Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that building a strong green economy is essential for ensuring long-term environmental stability and sustainable growth. Speaking at the 10th Sustainable Business Future Summit in New Delhi today, Dr. Singh highlighted that the...

New Delhi, March 17 With Malaysia reportedly declaring its trade agreement with the US null and void, the Congress on Tuesday asked why India is not as proactive as that country in deciding its own fate and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi seems content with sitting back and sacrificing...

Chandigarh, March 17 LPG distributors based in Punjab said on Tuesday that there was an "inadequate" supply of LPG, despite the Union government and oil marketing companies claiming adequate availability, and demanded an increase in cooking gas supplies to clear the backlog.Addressing the...

New Delhi, March 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking a national holiday on the birthday of Guru Govind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, which is celebrated as Prakash Uday.A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said it was not inclined to entertain the plea of All...

The government has modified the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to ensure transparency, accountability, and timely claim payments to farmers. Responding to supplementary questions in the Lok Sabha today, Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated that previously...

Kathmandu, March 17 Nepal's outgoing Prime Minister Sushila Karki called on non-resident Nepalis worldwide to strengthen unity and actively contribute to Nepal's economic prosperity and development.The government alone cannot achieve the country's development goals, she said on Monday while...

Seoul, March 17 – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday that the government should prepare measures to mitigate the potential economic fallout under the worst-case scenario where the Middle East crisis becomes prolonged.Lee made the call as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical...

New Delhi, March 16 The Centre on Monday approved an increase in commission rates payable to Arhtiyas (local traders) and cooperative societies involved in the procurement of wheat and paddy. The rates for Arhtiyas in Punjab and Haryana will rise to Rs 50.75 per quintal for wheat, effective from...

Lucknow, March 16 Uttar Pradesh's economy has grown three times in the past nine years, and the state now has the largest highway and expressway network in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told a delegation of senior officers undergoing training at the National Defence College.The...

New Delhi, March 16 Representatives of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes announced the formation of a national federation on Monday, and demanded a separate column for these communities in the 2027 Census, according to an official statement.Community representatives also stated that...

Chandigarh, March 16 Members of the Aam Aadmi Party arrived at the Punjab assembly on Monday wearing yellow robes printed with slogans criticizing the central government over the LPG shortage.Before entering the Vidhan Sabha on the last day of the budget session, the AAP MLAs gathered outside...