Implementation of Dry-Day Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections in 6 states on March 15, 2026. Polling in the State of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase-I) is scheduled for April 23, 2026 (Thursday), and for West […]
Christian Stocker, Federal Chancellor of Austria, is on a four-day official visit to India from April 14–17, 2026—his first trip to the country and also his first visit outside Europe since taking office. During the visit, Stocker held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, […]
Distribution of Voter Information Slips begins Election Commission of India (ECI) has commenced the distribution of Voter Information Slips (VIS) for the general elections to the legislative assemblies of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal (Phase-I) which go to polls on 23rd April, 2026 (Thursday). VIS contains voter’s details, Polling Station location, date and time of poll and […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections in 6 states on March 15,2026. The last date of filing of nominations for the State of West Bengal (Phase-II), which goes to polls on April 29, 2026 […]
As part of its ongoing efforts to keep the media apprised of developments in West Asia, the Government of India convened a briefing at the National Media Centre today. Representatives from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs, shared updates on fuel availability, maritime operations, and assistance to […]
India on April 3 advanced its millet strategy with a new training facility at the Central Food Technology Research Institute in Mysuru and growing global adoption of millet-based foods. Union Minister Jitendra Singh said innovations developed at the institute are already being used by international food chains such as McDonald’s. The move links research, skill […]
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has entered into a partnership with MapmyIndia to integrate authorised Aadhaar service centres into the Mappls mobile application, a move aimed at simplifying access to Aadhaar-related services across the country. The agreement, signed on April 1, 2026, will allow users to locate verified Aadhaar centres through the Mappls […]
The details of funds allocated and utilised by the Indian Museum, since 2014, year-wise is attached at Annexure-I. The details of sanctioned strength, filled positions and current vacancies at the Indian Museum are as below: Sanctioned Strength Total filled posts Total vacant posts 138 58 80 The details of visitors footfall along with revenue generated by […]
India’s defence leadership met in New Delhi on March 24 to assess how tensions in West Asia could affect the country’s military preparedness. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the high level review, which included the Chief of Defence Staff, the professional head of India’s armed forces, along with the Army, Navy and Air Force chiefs. […]
With the General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states, scheduled to begin following the announcement on March 15, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued firm directives to ensure a seamless and voter-friendly experience across all polling stations. The […]
Iranian forces struck energy infrastructure across the Gulf on Thursday, triggering sharp movements in global oil and gas markets and widening a conflict that has now claimed more than 2,200 lives across four parties in 20 days. Brent crude, the international benchmark, surged past $116 a barrel while European gas prices rose more than 30 […]
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has declared the program of the General Election to Legislative Assemblies in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections in 6 states recently where in the rules have been spelt out for the political parties and independent contestants. ECI has made a requirement of all registered […]
In what is being described as one of the largest coordinated electoral deployments this decade, the Election Commission of India has mobilised over 25 lakh staff to superintend future Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. On March 15, the poll schedule was announced and it will include more than 17.4 […]
Thirty years he had been the most powerful man in Iran ever to be seen. No speeches. No sermons. No interviews. And, even as his father was roaring away in pulpits and making a name in the history of a nation, Mojtaba Khamenei was toiling in the shadows, pushing through corridors, whispering into the correct […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised serious concerns over the treatment of migrants and refugees in the United States, warning that aggressive immigration enforcement operations are leading to widespread fear, family separations and potential violations of fundamental rights. In a statement released on Friday, UN human rights chief Volker Türk […]