Cabinet okays interest subsidy on farmers' loans for 2025-26

IANS | May 28, 2025 3:52 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) for loans to farmers during the financial year 2025-26, and approved the required fund arrangements, according to an official statement issued after the meeting.

Shashi Tharoor termed BJP's super spokesperson by Congress leader, latter reacts

IANS | May 28, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday strongly criticised Congress leader Udit Raj for calling Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor the "super spokesperson of the BJP." Poonawalla questioned why the Congress was seemingly agitated by Tharoor’s comments, which, according to him, reflected national interest rather than partisan politics.

Delhi CM Gupta vows 3 hospital beds per 1,000 citizens

IANS | May 28, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday announced that her government is working towards achieving a ratio of three hospital beds per 1,000 citizens, a goal that marks a sharp departure from what she described as the dismal healthcare infrastructure left behind by previous governments in the national Capital.