New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that India is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, highlighting the impact on Indians living in Gulf nations as well as the trade and economic consequences of the crisis.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), near-universal LPG coverage has now been achieved and there were about 10.56 crore PMUY connections across the country (as on March 1, 2026), including 52.60 lakh connections in Maharashtra and 43.92 lakh connections in Gujarat, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Reacting to the defection of Nandita Gorlosa to the Congress, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Monday said he had personally urged her to remain in the party, but she chose to take a “personal decision”.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Ahead of Mamata Banerjee assuming power in West Bengal in 2011, a small room at the Trinamool Congress Bhavan in Kolkata used to host a group of fresh-out-of-college youth who worked on “media monitoring” with a panel of screens beaming news and a pile of the day’s newspapers at their desks.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of government in India, the BJP on Monday hailed the achievement, calling it a proud moment.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is reportedly preparing to step up efforts to clear unclaimed funds parked in inactive accounts, with plans to roll out an automated settlement system.
Shivamogga (Karnataka), March 23 (IANS) The Karnataka government has decided to honour trainee veterinarian Dr. Sameeksha Reddy, who died in a hippopotamus attack last week at the Shivamogga Zoo, by naming a newborn elephant calf after her.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and mitigation measures in view of the ongoing conflict between the United States (US), Israel, and Iran in West Asia, both Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress on Monday welcomed the move. However, the Congress also demanded the convening of an all-party meeting, questioning the government’s foresight and calling the steps delayed.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India is set to roll out the new Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026, but taxpayers need not worry about filing this year as returns can be prepared and filed under the existing Income Tax Act, 1961, officials and tax experts said, ensuring a smooth, year‑wise transition.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The arrest of an American mercenary, Matthew Aaron VanDyke, and six Ukrainian nationals by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has exposed a larger agenda against the northeastern states of India.
