The recent proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare to establish a GST Council-like body for agricultural marketing reforms marks a significant step towards addressing the longstanding challenges in India’s agricultural sector. This initiative, outlined in the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, aims to create a more competitive, barrier-free, and transparent […]
In a democratic society, the right to protest is a fundamental pillar that allows citizens to express dissent, demand justice, and advocate for change. This right is enshrined in the Constitution and is a testament to the vibrant democratic ethos of our nation. However, the recent observations by the Supreme Court regarding the ongoing farmer […]
NEW DELHI: Renowned educator Avadh Ojha officially joined the party in the presence of its National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal. At a ceremony held at AAP’s headquarters on Monday, Ojha, popularly known as the “IAS Guru,” was inducted as a key ally in AAP’s vision to transform India’s education system. Kejriwal lauded Ojha’s impactful career in […]
The Prime Minister’s recent address at the All-India Conference of Director/Inspector Generals of Police in Bhubaneswar underscores the urgent need to tackle the evolving threats posed by AI deepfakes, drug networks, and digital frauds. His call to action highlights the critical role of law enforcement in safeguarding national security and public trust in an increasingly […]
The recent revelations about private hospitals using health camps as a tool to increase inpatient occupancy have sparked a significant ethical debate. The tragic incident in Ahmedabad, where four patients died following unnecessary angioplasty procedures, has brought this issue into sharp focus. While these camps are often marketed as charitable or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]
NEW DELHI: The Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has dissolved the State Waqf Board constituted by the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government. The Minorities Welfare Department issued a Government Order (GO) on November 30, withdrawing an earlier GO from October 2022 that had established the 11-member Waqf Board following a High Court […]
NEW DELHI: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that blankets provided to passengers are washed at least once a month. In response to a query from Congress MP Kuldeep Indora about the hygiene standards of woolen blankets, the minister assured that passengers also receive a bedsheet in their bedroll kits, which […]
NEW DELHI: Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi and human rights organizations, including Amnesty International India, have expressed solidarity with Mohammad Zubair, co-founder of fact-checking platform Alt News. Zubair faces allegations by the Uttar Pradesh Police of “endangering the sovereignty and unity of India” under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The charges stem from […]
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court was informed that Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), concerning offences against the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, has been added to the FIR against Mohammad Zubair, co-founder of fact-checking platform Alt-News. The FIR stems from a social media post by Zubair on platform X (formerly […]
NEW DELHI: Police arrested four individuals, including a constable, for extorting Rs. 1 lakh from a youth in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district. The accused have been sent to jail, and authorities are actively pursuing another constable involved in the crime. The incident came to light after Rudal Yadav, a resident of Bharouli village, accused Constable […]