New Delhi, February 9, 2026 – Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram sparked a heated debate in the Rajya Sabha today, raising serious questions over the declining growth rate of the Indian economy during the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Initiating the debate, Chidambaram highlighted a sharp drop in the nominal … Read more
New Delhi, February 9, 2026 – The Indian Army has partnered with IDFC FIRST Bank through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver specialized banking services and enhanced insurance benefits to both serving and retired personnel. The three-year agreement, effective until February 2029, aims to provide financial security and convenience to Army members and their … Read more
Bengaluru, February 8, 2026 – His Eminence Cardinal Poola Anthony, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad and India’s first Dalit cardinal, has been elected as the new President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex body representing the country’s nearly 20 million Catholics. The election took place on February 7, 2026, during the ongoing … Read more
New Delhi, February 8, 2026 – In a major push to transform the passenger dining experience, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is rolling out Proof of Concept (PoC) trials for branded, restaurant-style meals on select Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, aiming for a “paradigm shift” in onboard catering quality. IRCTC, which … Read more
New Delhi, February 7, 2026 – The Central government has sanctioned more than 3 crore 87 lakh houses to states and Union Territories under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), aimed at providing pucca homes to rural poor. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, Minister of State for Rural Development Dr … Read more
New Delhi, February 7, 2026 – The Indian government has lauded the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme as a transformative success, evolving from a mere policy initiative into a nationwide movement that has mobilized diverse stakeholders to champion gender equality and girl child rights. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2015, … Read more
New Delhi — In a major effort to accommodate the massive surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of a record number of Holi Special trains this year. The initiative aims to ensure smooth travel for thousands of commuters heading to their hometowns across the country to … Read more
New Delhi — A Delhi court on Friday rejected the bail application of Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in connection with the murder of young wrestler Sagar Dhankar. The court’s decision marks a significant development in the high-profile legal battle surrounding the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of the budding athlete. During the … Read more