As Government Pushes New Rural Jobs Law, PM Modi’s 2015 Stand on MGNREGS Returns to Spotlight
As the Union government moves forward with plans to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and replace it with a new rural employment framework, attention has turned to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier stance on the landmark programme during his first term in office. MGNREGS, originally introduced as the National Rural […]
8th Pay Commission: Government Non-Committal on Arrears From January 2026
Central government employees and pensioners continue to await clarity on whether salary and pension revisions under the 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026, which would make them eligible for arrears. The issue was raised in Parliament during the winter session, where Minister of State for Finance Pankaj […]
Maharashtra Student Seriously Injured After Brutal Classroom Attack in Rajgurunagar
A shocking incident unfolded in Maharashtra’s Rajgurunagar on Tuesday morning when a student allegedly attacked his classmate inside a private classroom during an ongoing lecture, triggering panic among students and staff. According to police, the assault took place in the presence of a teacher, who was conducting the class at the time. The accused student […]
DGCA Scans IndiGo’s Top Expat Executive as Operational Crisis Deepens
India’s largest airline IndiGo is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigates lapses that led to a major operational disruption across its network. According to reports, a senior expatriate member of IndiGo’s top management — excluding the CEO — is under the scanner, with regulatory action likely. The probe […]
Markets Rebound After Early Fall as Sensex, Nifty Recover on Value Buying
Indian equity markets recovered sharply from early losses on Monday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounding strongly amid value buying in select sectors and improved global cues. The BSE Sensex slipped over 427 points in early trade to hit the day’s low of 84,840.32, while the NSE Nifty fell more than 142 points to […]
Dhurandhar Sets Box Office on Fire, Smashes Multiple Records in Just 10 Days
Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has emerged as Bollywood’s biggest box office phenomenon of 2025, delivering a historic run despite releasing in a non-festive window. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller has been rewriting record books daily and outperforming several big-ticket festival releases of the year. Within just 10 days of its theatrical run, Dhurandhar has […]
Messi’s Delhi Schedule Hit as Weather Delay Disrupts Final Leg of GOAT India Tour
Football legend Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated visit to New Delhi faced disruption on Monday after his flight from Mumbai was delayed due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dense fog over Delhi severely affected operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport, […]
Shashi Tharoor Terms MGNREGA Renaming Debate ‘Unfortunate’, Urges Broader Perspective
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday described the controversy surrounding the Centre’s proposed renaming and restructuring of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as “unfortunate,” even as the Opposition intensified its criticism of the move. Responding to the debate over the proposed Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) […]
PM Modi Expresses Strong Displeasure Over BJP’s Faltering Performance in Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly expressed sharp dissatisfaction with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders from Telangana over the party’s continued inability to convert his personal popularity into electoral success in the state. During a breakfast meeting with BJP Members of Parliament from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh last week, the Prime Minister is said to […]
Old Interview Resurfaces: Director Vinayan Once Called Dileep a ‘Master Manipulator’, Said Mammootty and Mohanlal Were His ‘Puppets’
As the Malayalam film industry reacts to actor Dileep’s acquittal in the 2017 abduction and assault case, a 2017 interview of director Vinayan has resurfaced, reigniting controversy. In the interview, recorded days after Dileep’s arrest, filmmaker Vinayan alleged that Dileep was a “master manipulator” who wielded immense influence in the Malayalam film industry, even claiming […]