The Indian Historical Records Commission (IHRC), a paramount advisory body on archival affairs, serving as a nationwide platform for creators, custodians, and users of records to counsel the Government of India on record management and their utilization for historical exploration, has adopted a fresh logo and motto. Established in 1919,…
Month: April 2024
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India’s CPGRAMS Recognized as Best Practice by Commonwealth Secretariat
The Commonwealth Secretariat has acknowledged India’s Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) as a leading best practice during the recent Commonwealth Secretaries of Public Service/Secretaries to Cabinet meeting held from April 22 to April 24, 2024, at Marlborough House, London. The outcome statement of the Third Biennial Pan-Commonwealth…
Lok Sabha
“Key Candidates in Election Phase 2: Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Hema Malini, Om Birla”
Key candidates in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections include Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor from Congress, actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, as well as BJP’s Hema Malini, Om Birla, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. These candidates are participating in the elections across various states. Rahul Gandhi, the incumbent MP from…
Elections
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 2 Voting: Key Candidates and Battles to Watch
Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is set for April 26 and will witness voting for 89 seats across 13 states and Union Territories. Notable candidates include Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad, BJP’s youth leader Tejasvi Surya, and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The phase features several key battles to…
Lok Sabha
BJP Receives Notice in Delhi; PM Criticizes Inheritance Tax in Madhya Pradesh
While campaigning for the BJP in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised Congress for its stance on inheritance tax. He claimed the party wanted to reintroduce the tax, which Rajiv Gandhi had previously abolished to benefit his mother, Indira Gandhi. Modi suggested that Congress intends to take away…
Lok Sabha
“Narendra Modi Repeats ‘First Right’ Claim; Kharge Criticizes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc is seeking votes by promising religion-based reservations in the Constitution. Modi accused the Congress party of planning to take away jobs from families of marginalized communities and give them to those who have the “first claim” on resources, referring to…
Lok Sabha
“PM Modi Thanks Italian Counterpart Giorgia Meloni for G7 Invitation”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for inviting him to the G7 summit, which is scheduled to take place in Italy from June 13 to 15. Modi spoke with Meloni on Thursday to extend greetings on Italy’s Liberation Day and to discuss the…
Elections
ED: Arresting ‘Criminal’ Politicians Does Not Disrupt Free and Fair Elections, Agency Tells SC in Kejriwal Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the Supreme Court on April 25 that arresting politicians who are “criminals” does not hinder free and fair elections. This statement comes amidst accusations regarding the intent and timing of the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Lok Sabha election. The…
Lok Sabha
“Your Vote Prevented Major Explosions”: PM Modi Criticizes Opposition in UP’s Shahjahanpur
In a public rally in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized previous governments for the state of security before he took office. He stated that before 2014, there were frequent announcements at railway and bus stations warning people not to touch unclaimed items for fear of bombs. Modi…
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India Had Inheritance Tax 40 Years Ago: Congress and BJP Have Previously Supported the Idea
A political debate has arisen over Sam Pitroda’s remarks advocating for a “US-like inheritance tax” in India. However, the idea of an inheritance tax is not new to India, as both the Congress and the BJP have considered reintroducing the concept in the past. “The Congress has no plan to…