Tax Exemption for Landowners Under NH Project Compensation Announced
The Indian government has announced a tax exemption for landowners and farmers receiving compensation for land acquired for national highway (NH) projects. The Union Ministry of Road Transport confirmed that…
Delhi Police Restricts Public Access to CCTV Footage in Capital
In a recent policy change, Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has mandated that access to CCTV footage installed throughout the city be restricted primarily to police personnel. The decision follows…
Indian Parliament to Discuss Women’s Reservation Bill in April 20
The Indian government has scheduled a special session of Parliament from April 16-18, 2026, to discuss a Bill aimed at enhancing women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Critics…
A bright spot by the Moon called Carroll
The Artemis II mission, which took place in April, featured the Orion spacecraft and its crew receiving a posthumous message from astronaut Jim Lovell, the first person to travel to…
Survey Finds 8,940 Water Bodies Missing in Bihar, India
A recent survey by the Ministry of Jal Shakti has revealed that approximately 8,940 water bodies in Bihar have disappeared, raising concerns about the preservation of these essential resources. The…
Parliament to Discuss Women’s Reservation Bills Starting 2029
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Parliament is poised to discuss women's reservation bills aimed at ensuring one-third of legislative seats are reserved for women starting in 2029. Despite facing…
IMD Forecasts Below Normal Monsoon Due to El Nino Risks
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a 'below normal' southwest monsoon for the upcoming season from June to September, which raises concerns for India’s agricultural sector and rural economy.…
Jaishankar Discusses Middle East Crisis with Kuwait, Singapore FM
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions with his counterparts from Kuwait and Singapore on the ongoing crisis in West Asia, particularly in light of a recent U.S. blockade…
Kunal Kohli Criticizes Film Industry’s Lack of Support for Dhurandhar
Kunal Kohli, a well-known filmmaker, has expressed concern over the lack of support for Aditya Dhar's 2025 spy thriller, Dhurandhar, despite its commercial success as the highest-grossing Hindi film at…
Punjab Assembly Advances Controversial Sacrilege Legislation
On April 14, 2026, the Punjab Assembly introduced the Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, which has sparked concerns about its implications for civil liberties. This new…
