The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case. The court also reserved its order on Kejriwal’s interim bail request and scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Legal Arguments Presented Senior counsel…
India’s expenditure on food and fertiliser subsidies is set to reach 3.88 trillion rupees in the 2024 budget. This marks a 5% increase from the interim budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman before this year’s parliamentary elections. The country is expected to allocate 2.25 trillion rupees ($11.97 billion) for food subsidies, according to four…
Kishore Jena reveals that he wanted to leave javelin · Jena will join Neeraj Chopra in the men’s javelin event · Kishore Jena reveals how he returned into the fray Kishore Jena, a promising javelin thrower from India, almost gave up his athletic dreams in 2023. A series of disappointing performances led him to doubt his future…
An Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Baikuntha Pradhan, was allegedly assaulted by Lalit Kumar, the son of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, and five others at Raj Bhavan in Puri. The incident, which took place during the preparations for President Droupadi Murmu’s Rath Yatra visit, has ignited a major political controversy in Odisha. Detailed Account of the…
In anticipation of the heavy rush of devotees for Suna Besha, the Puri district police have made extensive arrangements for traffic management and crowd control. The advisory aims to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all attendees of the mega religious event on Wednesday. Traffic Management Plan To manage the flow of devotees, a…
The Common Services Centres Special Purpose Vehicle (CSC SPV) celebrated its 15th anniversary in New Delhi, marking a milestone in its mission to promote digital inclusion and rural enterprise. The event was graced by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Sh. Jitin Prasada, and other distinguished guests, including…
India’s exports grew at a modest pace in June 2024, according to government data released today. However, the increase was not enough to offset a rise in imports, leading to a wider trade deficit. Overall exports, including merchandise and services, grew 5.40% in June compared to the same month last year. This follows a stronger…
The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with seven more deaths reported, bringing the total death toll to 90, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The state continues to grapple with severe flooding, affecting millions and submerging vast areas of land. Recent Fatalities: The latest fatalities include five individuals who perished in…
Prachanda Resigns After Losing Trust Vote Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known as Prachanda, resigned as Prime Minister of Nepal after losing a vote of confidence in Parliament. This was his fifth trust vote, reflecting ongoing political instability in the Himalayan nation. Following Prachanda’s resignation, KP Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) staked…
The Government of India is poised to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE), a Rs 750 crore initiative aimed at providing substantial support to start-ups and agripreneurs. The announcement was made during a pre-launch stakeholder meet at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai, attended by key figures from the agricultural and financial sectors….
