Parliament passes CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026 with Voice Vote

April 2, 2026 7:40 PM

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Parliament passes CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026 with Voice Vote

The Parliament has passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha approved it today with Voice Vote. Rajya Sabha has already passed the bill. The Bill provides for 50 per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector G...

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets First Deputy PM of Russia Denis Manturov

April 2, 2026 7:35 PM

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets First Deputy PM of Russia Denis Manturov

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today met First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov in New Delhi. In a social media post, the Ministry of Finance said that the two leaders exchanged views on strengthening trade and investment ties and discussed issues of mutual interest.  

PM Modi completes his self-enumeration for Census 2027

April 2, 2026 7:28 PM

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PM Modi completes his self-enumeration for Census 2027

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that this is the first time data collection is being done through digital means. He added that self-enumeration also empowers the people of the country to self-enumerate their househ...

India calls for ensuring safety and security of UN peacekeepers

April 2, 2026 8:02 PM

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India calls for ensuring safety and security of UN peacekeepers

The government today said that full customs duty exemption will be provided on critical petrochemical products till 30th June this year amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Addressing the media at the Interministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, Member of the Central Board of Indi...

Airstrikes in Iraq kill PMF fighters as US orders evacuations

April 2, 2026 7:14 PM

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Airstrikes in Iraq kill PMF fighters as US orders evacuations

Airstrikes in Iraq have killed three members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces and two Iraqi police officers near Kirkuk, as tensions linked to the US-Israeli confrontation with Iran spill across borders. The PMF, originally formed to fight ISIL and later integrated into Iraq's official security st...

Global crude oil prices climb nearly 7% today

April 2, 2026 6:01 PM

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Global crude oil prices climb nearly 7% today

Global crude oil prices climbed nearly 7% today after President Donald Trump said the US would continue attacks on Iran, stoking fears of prolonged disruptions to oil supply. Brent crude was trading 7.9% up at 109 US dollars and 15 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude was trading 9....