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Mumbai to witness traffic congestion with PM Modi’s Jahir Sabha and INDIA bloc rally on the same day
While politicians hold rallies and campaigns across the country begging for votes ahead of elections, the road closure at multiple places leading to severe traffic congestion affects the common man who suffers while commuting to and from work. A similar picture can be witnessed in India’s economic capital Mumbai this week amid the ongoing...
Central Crime Branch arrests five in fake CSR funds scam in Bengaluru
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has busted a fake CSR funds racket operating in Bengaluru and arrested five people involved in the scam. The CCB has also seized cash worth Rs 23.4 lakh from the accused and counterfeit currency with a face value of Rs 30.9 crore. The arrested are Kishor, Chandrashekar and Rishi,...
Election Report Card: Promises vs Achievements under ‘Nation First’
Election is a very important tool in democracy. It is through election that citizens of a nation choose their representatives and select their leaders. Political leaders represent different political parties which work for various goals.
In the general election held in 2014, the BJP-led NDA secured 282 seats and formed the government, making Narendra Modi...
Government implements Citizenship (Amendment) Act, what is CAA and why is it facing criticism
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government announced the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 or CAA on 11th March 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections.
The CAA amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 to provide Indian citizenship to migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan who belong to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist, and...
TVS Motor Company CSR Report FY 2023
India’s third-largest two-wheeler company TVS Motor Company is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally operating in across 80 countries. TVS has been championing progress through Sustainable Mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh in India and Karawang in Indonesia.
TVS Motor Company is the First Indian two and three-wheeler maker...
Electoral Bonds: SBI seeks extension of deadline from Supreme Court
The State Bank of India (SBI) has appealed to the Supreme Court seeking an extension of more than 3 months time to submit information regarding electoral bonds to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The bank has filed an application seeking time till June 30, 2024 for submitting the information about the now-scrapped bonds...
PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana – How to avail benefits under this scheme
The Union Cabinet LED by PM Narendra Modi has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing free electricity up to 300 units every month for one crore households. The scheme was launched recently on 13th February.
Under this scheme rooftop solar power units...
What are Electoral Bonds which the Supreme Court has struck down?
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday (15th February) struck down the Central Government’s Electoral Bonds scheme calling it ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘violative of Right to Information’. The court also said that this bond is capable of making the donor eligible for taking advantage or favour from any political party.
The apex court ordered...
PM Modi virtually distributes over 1 lakh appointment letters under Rozgar Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed more than 1 lakh appointment letters to newly inducted recruits via video conferencing under “Rozgar Mela”. Recruitment has been done for Government departments and organisations including Indian Railways and Indian Paramilitary Force. The PM says, “Rozgar Melas are playing a crucial role in enhancing the contribution of...
Interim Budget 2024 Key Highlights
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget on 1st February, 2024. The Interim Budget talks about expenses and revenues of the Government for a short span in an election year until the formation of a new government through election. The Interim Budget for FY 2024-25 was presented on Thursday ahead of the...
Indian Newspaper Day: Newspapers which played an important role in India’s freedom movement
The history of India’s freedom movement during the colonial regime will be incomplete if the role of vernacular press is not mentioned. Newspapers were a major tool for national awakening against colonial rule and a mouthpiece of protest against imperial injustices. These newspapers played a crucial role in influencing the masses, updating them about...
Indians react to Maldives Ministers’ jibe at PM Modi post Lakshadweep visit
The jibe from Maldivian ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked outrage on social media. Indian netizens have also threatened to boycott Maldives which is heavily dependent upon India for tourism. As a result, hashtags like #BoycottMaldives, #ExploreIndianIslands #MaldivesOut and #Lakshadweeptourism are trending on social media.
In the first week of January this year, Prime...