Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Coochbehar, launched a scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool party regarding the Sandeshkhali incident. He emphasized that the culprits involved would face severe consequences, spending their lives behind bars. Modi asserted that the BJP is committed to empowering women and…
CBDT Enables Filing of Commonly Used ITRs from April 1, 2024
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has initiated the option for taxpayers to file their Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Assessment Year 2024-25 (pertinent to Financial Year 2023-24) starting from April 1, 2024. The commonly used ITR forms, comprising ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-4, are now accessible on the…
Katchatheevu: Foreign Secretary Used India’s Security Interests in 1974 to Persuade Karunanidhi to Cede Island to Sri Lanka
In 1974, India’s Foreign Secretary, Kewal Singh, utilized India’s security interests to persuade M. Karunanidhi, then Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and leader of DMK, to agree to cede the Katchatheevu islet to Sri Lanka. Recently revealed documents from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), disclosed under the Right to…
Kejriwal Seeks Approval for Five Weekly Legal Meetings in Jail; Court Requests
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and the national convenor of AAP has filed a petition with the Rouse Avenue court seeking to increase the number of legal meetings he can attend per week. He is aiming to raise the current allowance of two meetings to five, citing the…
PM Modi and Mamata Banerjee to Hold Rallies in North Bengal’s Cooch Behar Seat Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are scheduled to hold consecutive Lok Sabha campaign rallies on Thursday in Cooch Behar, North Bengal. This will be the first time in this election season that both leaders address voters of a constituency on the same day. Cooch…
Wayanad Candidates’ Asset Declarations: Wealth Comparison and Margin
Rahul Gandhi and Annie Raja have disclosed their assets as they filed their nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Wayanad. Rahul Gandhi, the former Congress president, reported holdings of ₹55,000 in cash and a total income of ₹1,02,78,680 for the financial year 2022-23. His assets include stock market…
AAP MP Sanjay Singh Leaves Tihar Jail After 6 Months, Urges Focus on Struggle
AAP MP Sanjay Singh emerged from Tihar Jail after six months, emphasizing the need for the struggle over the celebration. He was released on bail in the liquor scam case, following the Supreme Court’s decision on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy…
“Report Launch: Energy Transitions for India’s Net-Zero Goals”
The launch event for the report titled “Synchronizing Energy Transitions Towards Possible Net-Zero for India: Affordable and Clean Energy for All” was held on April 3, 2024, at 2 pm in Committee Room ‘A’, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. This report, prepared by IIM Ahmedabad, was part of a study…
PFC Achieves Milestone with Record Interim Dividend Payment of Rs. 2,033 Crores to Government of India
Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC), a prestigious Central Public Sector Enterprise and a key player in the power sector made history on April 3, 2024, by disbursing a substantial Rs. 554 crores to the Government of India as its third Interim Dividend for the fiscal year 2023-24. This remarkable achievement…
Union Health Ministry Launches myCGHS iOS App
The introduction of the myCGHS iOS app by the Union Health Ministry marks a significant step forward for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) in enhancing healthcare services. The Union Health Secretary, in his remarks during the launch, highlighted the app’s role in granting CGHS beneficiaries convenient access to essential…