Defence

Rajnath Singh Urges Private Sector to Lead in Defence Innovation

By Editor - News Desk October 18, 2024

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has urged the private sector to step up from mere participation to leading the development of the defence sector, assuring full government support. Speaking at the Twaral DRDO-Industry Workshop on Defence Technology Acceleration in New Delhi on October 18, 2024, Singh emphasized the need for India to become a global […]

Government Policies

India’s Direct Tax Collections Surge 182% Over a Decade, Reach ₹19.6 Lakh Crore in FY24

By Editor - News Desk October 18, 2024

India’s net direct tax collections have witnessed a staggering increase of 182.02% over the last decade, reaching ₹19.60 lakh crore in FY24, compared to ₹6.95 lakh crore in FY15, according to the latest data released by the Income Tax Department. The remarkable rise has been fueled primarily by strong growth in personal income tax collections, […]

Politics

J&K Cabinet Passes Resolution to Restore Statehood

By Editor - News Desk October 18, 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has passed a significant resolution calling for the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory. According to official sources quoted by news agency IANS, this decision was made during the first cabinet meeting on Thursday. J&K Cabinet Pushes for Statehood The meeting, […]

Government Policies

India to Become Global Biomanufacturing Hub: Dr. Jitendra Singh

By Editor - News Desk October 18, 2024

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, announced today that India is on its way to becoming a global biomanufacturing hub driven by science and technology. The minister made this statement while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations and Milestone Observation Program at the CSIR-National Institute for

Politics

PM Modi Chairs Meeting of NDA CMs to Discuss National Progress

By Editor - News Desk October 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday, 17th October, with Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The meeting focused on reinforcing the government’s commitment to national progress and the empowerment of marginalized communities. PM Modi Highlights Good Governance During the meeting,

National Politics

PM Modi Reaffirms NDA’s Commitment to Empowering Poor and Progress

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) commitment to advancing the nation’s progress while empowering the poor and marginalized sections of society. His remarks came after a meeting with NDA chief ministers and deputy CMs, following the swearing-in ceremony of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his new cabinet. NDA

Law & Order

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on October 17 upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which recognizes the Assam Accord. The 5-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, delivered the verdict with a 4:1 majority, affirming that the provision was within the legislative […]

Law & Order

CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as His Successor

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has formally recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. In a communication to the Union government, CJI Chandrachud stated that he would be demitting office on November 10, 2024, and proposed Justice Khanna to take over the role of Chief […]

Government Policies

India Reaches 400,000 Solar Installations Milestone Under PM’s Solar Scheme

By Editor - News Desk October 17, 2024

India has achieved a significant milestone in its rooftop solar energy initiative, with the installation of over 400,000 solar units under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Surya Ghar Yojana. This ambitious scheme, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January and approved by the government in February, aims to provide free electricity to 10 million households […]

Law & Order National

CJI Chandrachud Recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as Successor

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2024

Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. The recommendation was made following a request from the government, which wrote to CJI Chandrachud last Friday, in line with the Memorandum of Procedure. Justice Chandrachud will retire on November 8, 2024, after […]