Emergency period: Indian government to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'
The Indian government has decided to observe June 25 every year as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to mark the imposition of the Emergency in 1975.
Opposition to raise NEET issue in Parliament tomorrow, govt ready to respond
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid students' protests escalating across the country over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and other competitive exams like the UGC-NET, the Opposition has decided to raise the issue in the Parliament on Friday, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: In an important step amid the controversies surrounding the NEET and UGC-NET exams, the Centre has notified a stringent law that was passed in February to prevent question paper leaks and cheating.
Centre issues health advisory after intense heat wave leaves 20 dead in Delhi
New Delhi/IBNS: As cases of heatstroke shoot up in several parts of north India due to an intense heatwave, the Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to central government-run hospitals to treat such patients on priority.
NDA leaders to meet in New Delhi today to formally elect Narendra Modi as leader: Reports
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance or NDA is likely to meet on Friday to formally elect PM Narendra Modi as their leader, media reports said.
People's trust in Indian government and its services is rising: IIM Survey
Riding on improved healthcare, infrastructure and digital access, public confidence in the government in India is rising.
Centre orders sampling test of spices from Everest, MDH after ban in Hong Kong, Singapore
New Delhi/IBNS: After food regulator bodies in Hong Kong and Singapore red-flagged popular spice brands from India-Everest and MDH-over presence of a cancer-causing ingredient, the Centre has ordered food commissioners to collect samples of spices from all the manufacturing units in the country, media reports said.
Highlighting the actions taken by the government and 'guaranteeing' to make India the third largest economy in the world if voted to power for the third term, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday said he will return to power with over 400 seats in the upcoming national polls.
Indian government slams Moody's report on Aadhaar, says it is 'baseless'
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Monday said international credit agency Moody's Investors Service has made sweeping assertions against Aadhaar without citing any evidence.
UN Women hailed India's passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill on September 18 as a landmark moment for gender equality, especially in terms of women’s political leadership.
Amid speculations, Centre releases agenda for Parliament's special session starting Monday
New Delhi/IBNS: Putting an end to days of speculation, the special five-day session of Parliament starting next week will discuss the 75-year history of parliament, the government revealed on Wednesday evening.
Supreme Courts allows extension of Enforcement Directorate chief's tenure till Sept 15
New Delhi/IBNS: To an appeal by the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday said Enforcement Directorate chief SK Mishra can stay on in the position till Sept 15, thus extending his tenure by about one and half months.
Centre moves SC seeking extension of tenure for ED director till Oct 15
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction for an extension of the tenure of ED director Sanjay Kumar Mishra till Oct 15.
IAF planes, naval ship on standby to evacuate stranded Indians from Sudan: MEA
New Delhi: The Indian government on Sunday said it is 'making all-out efforts' to ensure the safety and security of Indians stranded in conflict-hit Sudan.
Here's all you need to know about flagship 'Pradhan Mantri Nai Manzil Yojana'
According to the 2001 census, about 20% of the 102.8 crore population of our country is of minorities.