Two-thirds of sewer and septic tank workers (SSWs) in urban local bodies across the country belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities, according to a Union government survey shared in Parliament. The total proportion of workers from SC, Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) groups stands at 92%. The

The Indian Army had removed from the Army chief's office the iconic painting based on the photograph of Pakistani General Niazi signing the instrument of surrender bringing to an end the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war. The painting, which formed the prominent backdrop in the office of the Chief

The Modi government confirmed in Parliament that it will administratively assign spectrum for satellite-based internet communications without auctions. The government claimed while replying to an unstarred question in Lok Sabha that “spectrum assigned administratively are also chargeable and hence contribute to revenue.”  The BJP stormed into power in 2014 over

The Union Cabinet has approved Bills to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' plan, with the draft legislations expected to be introduced in Parliament during the ongoing Winter session, The Hindu reports. The Bills, based on a high-level committee’s recommendations, aim to synchronise elections for the Lok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat, Haryana, aiming to empower women aged 18 to 70 across India. For women who have passed Class X, this scheme offers training, a stipend, and the opportunity to become LIC agents, promoting financial literacy and

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day following opposition protests over allegations of irregularities against the Adani Group and violence in Sambhal. In the Lok Sabha, proceedings were disrupted during Question Hour and later adjourned after opposition members raised slogans demanding discussions. The Rajya Sabha was similarly disrupted,

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned today following protests over Gautam Adani’s indictment in the US. The Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house) Chair rejected 18 adjournment motions, leading to a walkout and adjournment for the day. In the Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house), Speaker

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PAN 2.0 project with a budget of ₹1,435 crore ($173 million). This initiative aims to modernise the Income Tax Department’s operations, aligning with the government’s Digital India programme. PAN 2.