New Delhi July 24 2024 : In a compelling plea during the Zero Hour session of the Rajya Sabha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh called upon the government to urgently address the exorbitant costs and accessibility issues surrounding treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in India. Singh highlighted the plight of hundreds of children…
New Delhi, July 24 2024 : Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, held a crucial meeting today with a delegation of farmers’ representatives from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) at his office in Parliament. The focus of the discussion centered on the demand for a legal guarantee…
Over 23 lakh new workers have been enrolled under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme in May this year. The Ministry of Labour and Employment reported that out of the total 23 lakh employees, more than 11 lakh belong to the age group of up to 25 years. Additionally, the net enrolment of female members…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rejected allegations of discrimination against some states in the Union Budget. During the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha today, she responded to opposition charges, alleging that the Opposition, led by Congress, is deliberately trying to create the impression that opposition-ruled states have been ignored in the budget. She…
Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest inside Parliament today, vehemently criticizing the Union Budget 2024 as ‘discriminatory’ and demanding equitable treatment for all states. The Opposition accused the government of favoring Bihar and Andhra Pradesh—states governed by BJP’s key allies crucial for the survival of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government—while neglecting…
The National Jal Jeevan Mission has reached a historic milestone by providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country. Launched in 2019 with the goal of supplying tap water to every rural home by 2024, the mission has rapidly increased rural tap connection coverage from three crore in 2019 to 15…
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 examination and order a re-test. This decision paves the way for the commencement of the counselling process for admission to undergraduate courses in government and private medical colleges across India starting today. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated that…
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has arrived in India for his first official visit since taking office. Upon landing in New Delhi, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal extended a warm welcome. In a social media post, Jaiswal highlighted that Lammy’s visit is anticipated to bolster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United…
New Delhi July 23 2024 : Shobhan Chaudhuri, General Manager of Northern Railways, conducted a comprehensive performance review meeting with department heads and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) at Baroda House. The meeting focused on bolstering safety measures across the railway network to ensure the utmost safety for passengers and personnel. During the session, Sh. Chaudhuri…
New Delhi July 23rd 2024 : In a move aimed at benefiting the middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced changes to the New Tax Regime (NTR), offering individual taxpayers savings of up to Rs 17,500 per year. The Union Budget for 2024-25 introduced an increase in the standard deduction from Rs 50,000 to Rs…